Oil pan removal???

[Rob L]

Ok quick question. I have the factory service manual for my bike (09 road glide) and it says I need to remove the rear tire in order to remove the oil pan. Is this true or is there a way to sneak it out without actually removing the tire?

[Ohio HD]

Tire has to come out, or the motor. Tire is easier.

[Rob L]

Tire has to come out, or the motor. Tire is easier.

I'm actually pulling the motor for a swap but I dont see how that would make a difference on how the belt would be rmoved

[Coyote]

Its the frame cross member you have to clear. If you're pulling the motor it will slide out the front.

[snowangel]

Don't forget to pull the dipstick before you remove the pan.

[Rob L]

Yeah I took the motor out today for the crate swap I'm doing. Upon futher inspection I see the drive belt looking a little rough so I guess either way I look at it I'm pulling the wheel anyway. May as well do it while I have it apart

[Hossamania]

Yeah I took the motor out today for the crate swap I'm doing. Upon futher inspection I see the drive belt looking a little rough so I guess either way I look at it I'm pulling the wheel anyway. May as well do it while I have it apart

Look at your pulleys too, they may be worn enough to replace.

[Rob L]

Yeah I took the motor out today for the crate swap I'm doing. Upon futher inspection I see the drive belt looking a little rough so I guess either way I look at it I'm pulling the wheel anyway. May as well do it while I have it apart

Look at your pulleys too, they may be worn enough to replace.

definitely. The pulley on the trans looks fine. When I get the wheel off I'll be able to inspect the rear pulley better. I'm also gonna replace the cush drive rubber doohickey too

[Phu Cat]

If I remember right, (and that's questionable!) it seems like some of the oil pan bolts were longer than others.  Make a diagram of which bolt goes where.

PC

[thirdgear]

 Just put the pan back on 10 Ultra 2 days ago bolts were all the same.