Milwaukee Eight Softail
Harley-Davidson Milwaukee Eight Softail Service Videos are here to help you maintain your M8 from your first required service through high mileage service procedures. Grab your service manual(for year / model spec differences), take a look inside at the Maintenance Schedule check list. We decided to go by the book and cover each item on the list. We suggest watching all the videos before you grab a wrench then watch again as you wrench. Start with the introduction and work on from there.
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1:42Harley Fuel Line Inspection
Check your Harley fuel line & fittings for possible leaks at every service or as part of your pre-ride inspection. It will be more likely to establish a Harley fuel line or fitting leak if your fuel tank has been removed a number of times. In this case, the o-ring inside the output valve can…
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8:58How to Change Brake Fluid on a Harley Davidson M8 Softail
Learning how to change brake fluid on a Harley Davidson M8 Softail is a vital part of maintenance. A brake fluid flush of the front and rear brake systems on your Softail has always been an important service point on higher mileage services. With the introduction of DOT 4 brake fluid systems, and more currently,…
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13:32M8 Softail Rear Brake Pad Replacement
It is important to inspect brake pads at every service interval or anytime you are checking tire condition or tire pressure. It is always helpful to have a flashlight available to get the most accurate view of the inner and outer brake pads and to see if you need to perform M8 Softail rear brake…
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3:32Check Harley Rear Wheel Spokes: Tire Pressure and Tread
It is extremely important to inspect the Harley rear wheel spokes for proper tightness at regular maintenance intervals. If Harley spoke wheels become and remain loose from neglect, it can not only be very damaging to the wheel, but riding conditions will become extremely dangerous. If you have never experienced riding on loose Harley rear…
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11:40Inspect and Adjust Harley Drive Belt and Sprockets
It is important to inspect your Harley drive belt and sprocket at each service interval. Inspect each tooth of the rear sprocket. Look for major tooth damage, large chrome chips with sharp edges, gouges caused by large stones or debris, and excessive loss of chrome plating. Harley suggests sprocket replacement if major tooth damage or…
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1:59Check Rear Axle Nut Torque
Checking rear axle nut torque is vitally important for obvious reasons. You never want to run the risk of having an axle loosen while riding. The stock exhaust will be an obstruction when trying to access the rear axle nut with a torque wrench and socket. The best way to get around this is by…
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1:51Check Rear Fork Spacer Bolt Torque
Take the time to check the rear fork spacer bolt torque when performing regular maintenance on your M8 Softail. To check this, you will be using your foot pounds torque wrench and socket on the fork bolt nut that is on the left side of the motorcycle. The correct torque is 154 to 170 foot…
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11:49Check and Adjust the Softail M8 Clutch
Although the Softail M8 clutch components may now look drastically different, the adjustment procedure is still very similar to the way it has been for the last 35 years. Slacken the clutch cable – Make adjustment at the clutch pack – Final adjust cable. One part that has most noticeably changed on the Softail M8…
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1:32Inspect and Lube Jiffy Stand
Jiffy stand, side stand, kickstand; doesn’t matter what you call it. We are all talking about the same thing. It is important to take a couple of minutes to inspect and lubricate your kickstand at every service interval. Neglecting to do so can result in serious damage or even injury. Lubricate the jiffy stand assembly…
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