On the level

Vet · 08-26-2018, 07:27 AM

My vaquero has a 21” front wheel ( bought it used, ) .How will this affect checking the oil level ? Should I jack up the bike to get a “level reading ?

**Sabre-t** · 08-26-2018, 10:28 AM

If you aren't sure, fill it 3/4 full on the ground then jack it up and see how much difference it makes. After that, you won't have to jack it up again, just make a mental adjustment what you get.

It probably won't make much difference. 5" larger front wheel makes a 2.5" rise from axle to axle or about 66". That's only about a 2° angle, I'd estimate.

Vet · 08-26-2018, 11:06 AM

Done

DragonLady58 · 08-26-2018, 11:30 AM

It really doesn't affect it....now, if you have a 30" upfront, non-raked, now that would throw your level off some.....

mbarr10 · 08-26-2018, 11:55 AM

A lot of people swear by Oil and filter change 5 qts. Done and done.
I pour 4.7-4.8 Qts. consistently. SO what's the real difference. Not sure, not qualified to even form a hypothesis. Just some facts for your comfort.

And remember drain both cavities, 2 drain plugs. Rotate your crush washers if you do not use new ones. that much I do Know.
High flow RC 303 oil filters have a nut on the end to get them off easier. And the RC is a better filter than the standard HF 303

Vet · 08-26-2018, 02:05 PM

Where can I order RC filter ?

Vet · 08-26-2018, 06:11 PM

Ordered from Amazon

**ringadingh** · 08-27-2018, 08:59 AM

You can always drive the bike up on a board under the rear wheel to help level out the bike.

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DragonLady58 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Somewhere South of Alaska.... Posts: 2,368	It really doesn't affect it....now, if you have a 30" upfront, non-raked, now that would throw your level off some..... __________________ --------------------- Don't start no schit, there won't be no schit.... My Sarcasm is directly proportional to the amount of Stupidity involved --------------------- VBA#03239 VROC#37400 VRA --------------------- 2014 Vaquero 2001 Nomad FI 2003 Street Glide (sold) 1500 Meanie, fresh rebuild (sold) 90s BUBF Bobber (sold) 2001 UltraCycle FatPounder (Sold) 1975 HD ElectraGlide (Sold) 1982 Kawasaki Z1 Chopper (Sold) Suck It Up & Ride!
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08-26-2018, 11:55 AM	#5
mbarr10 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,565	A lot of people swear by Oil and filter change 5 qts. Done and done. I pour 4.7-4.8 Qts. consistently. SO what's the real difference. Not sure, not qualified to even form a hypothesis. Just some facts for your comfort. And remember drain both cavities, 2 drain plugs. Rotate your crush washers if you do not use new ones. that much I do Know. High flow RC 303 oil filters have a nut on the end to get them off easier. And the RC is a better filter than the standard HF 303 __________________ Please post back after you have solved any issues 2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016 2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles 2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles 1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles 1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-27-2018, 08:59 AM	#8
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	You can always drive the bike up on a board under the rear wheel to help level out the bike. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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08-26-2018, 10:28 AM	#2
Sabre-t Join Date: May 2015 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 838	If you aren't sure, fill it 3/4 full on the ground then jack it up and see how much difference it makes. After that, you won't have to jack it up again, just make a mental adjustment what you get. It probably won't make much difference. 5" larger front wheel makes a 2.5" rise from axle to axle or about 66". That's only about a 2° angle, I'd estimate.
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08-26-2018, 11:06 AM	#3
Vet Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 54	Done
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08-26-2018, 02:05 PM	#6
Vet Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 54	Where can I order RC filter ?
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08-26-2018, 06:11 PM	#7
Vet Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 54	Ordered from Amazon
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