Motorcycle Repair: fluid change, drain plugs, dipstick


Question
QUESTION: I want to change all the fluid but am not confident.  Does all the fluid get repaced at the same spot?  can you show me all the drain plugs, and how much fluid is needed to replace all of it?  Can I change the primary fluid and the engine oil with out changing the tranny fluid and is this advised?

ANSWER: What year and model?
Mike

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QUESTION: Sorry.  2004 Road King Custom.

Answer
Its best to change all the fluids at the same time. Its easier to keep track of.
The drain for the trans is on the pan under the bike on the right side. The drain for the oil is on the same pan, but on the left and foward of the pan. The drain for the primary is located at the back  and under the primary.
It takes about 3.5 quarts of oil, but use the dipstick. the trans takes about 1 quart. There again, use the dipstick. The primary takes 38 ozs.
Good luck and happy riding
Mike