Topic: Off topic Harley problem

[lash]

So I have an OCD friend that has a 2016 Harley Triglide with a 105 engine. He changed the oil the other day and it only took 2 and 1/2 litres with the filter change. Dipstick says full. Has him all uptight because it’s supposed to take 3 and 1/2. He drained it out and measured it and it was 21/2.
I know absolutely nothing about Harleys but I suggested he cut off some of the dipstick if it would make him feel better!
Any ideas?

[CycleRanger]

Is possible that 3.5 liter number is for a dry engine and it's 2.5 for an oil change?

[lash]

Asked him that and 31/2 is supposed to go in with a new filter which is what he did.

[HondaMan]

If he leaves it out, it will stop leaking it.

[CycleRanger]

Asked him that and 31/2 is supposed to go in with a new filter which is what he did.

Well at that point I'd consult the owner manual or the shop manual.

[jgger]

Is that the spec for his specific modle/year/motor? Plus if it was drained on the side stand, it mat not have dumped the old stuff...............that's all I got.

[Kelly E]

Is that the spec for his specific modle/year/motor? Plus if it was drained on the side stand, it mat not have dumped the old stuff...............that's all I got.

Harley's don't have center stands.

[CycleRanger]

Is that the spec for his specific modle/year/motor? Plus if it was drained on the side stand, it mat not have dumped the old stuff...............that's all I got.

Harley's don't have center stands.

Especially three-wheelers. 

[lash]

I was wrong about the engine, it’s a 103 not 105 if that makes a difference.. and yes it’s a trike.

[Don R]

 Run it and re-check? Maybe the filter is empty.

[dave500]

Don beat me on that,run the motor then recheck.

[jgger]

Well you guys ruined my money making dream of making center stands for 3 wheel Harleys.  Boy was that a dumb suggestion, I'll go sit in the corner now.😶

[lash]

I myself don’t see a problem as long as it shows ok on the dipstick but he obsesses over things like this. Should have bought a Honda!

[BomberMann650]

Well you guys ruined my money making dream of making center stands for 3 wheel Harleys.  Boy was that a dumb suggestion, I'll go sit in the corner now.😶

Theres still a market for HD center stands.  They're just very short and motorized.  Lowrider stuff

[Dime]

2 1/2 quart is not right.

My first question is this a factory trike or converted? If converted it may have been read on the jiffy stand as a two wheeler and that would explain the difference in readings.

We went through this when we converted my Dad's softail into a trike.

What ever capacity it calls for in the manual, especially if it was converted ( go with original bike specs before conversion),  go with manual quantity.

The only other thing I can think of if his engine is wet jumping. In that case there is another drain plug in the crank case near the oil drain plug. Pull that and see how much he is getting. It should not be very much at all. If it is alot he has bigger problems.

Hope that helps