Soft tail holds 3 quarts
One quart (32 ounces).
Remove the drain plug
About 3 quarts then run bike, turn off and check dipstick, adjusting level from there.
5W30? Who the heck posted that 20W50 is the correct oil for the crankcase.
how much oil is required to change oil and filter in a 1997 Harley Davidson Sportser
It's to the left and back just a bit under the oil pan.
there is a hose below the tank connected to the frame with a plug and a clamp that is the oil drain
Use an oil filter wrench such as the one in the link below. I use a similar wrench on my FLHTCU.
Not sure why they do this but it is normal if the bike has set up for a few days or weeks. It should not do this if it is being ridden on a regular basis.
a 1997 q45 takes approximately 1,999,988,000 pounds of oil or liters
The drain plug for a 1999 Harley Davidson soft tail is located at the bottom of the oil tank. There is a rubber hose leading to the frame, follow it to the right side of the frame. It is located under the bike on the frame.