2002 New to me Harley Davidson F-150

[07r6sc]

Hello everyone! I about to purchase a 2002 Harley Davidson with 97,000 miles! I am excited and a little bit nervous about the purchase as I currently own a 2007 STX with the 4.6. It just seems weird to me to buy a truck 5 years older than the one I have although it seems to be an upgrade. I will be towing a 6x12 enclosed trailer with my R1 and R6 loaded in it so I will have to buy a good trailer hitch and will line-x the truck bed. I hope that the F150 will have no issues towing with towing capacity lower than the STX. Other than those two things I can't think of any thing else to do with it. I can't wait to drive it only issue is I am in Okinawa (Marine Corps) right now so I will have to wait a year for it. I can't wait to see it beside my 1987 Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe.

[BRIANV]

Needs a bath !!! Looks like mine though well minus the front license bracket and lower grill

[Merlin]

WELCOME to NHTOC!



Let's see some more pics of your truck.

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[07r6sc]

Thanks you guys and she will get a bath soon. I am originally from SC, Chester to be exact. Just sucks that I can't enjoy it until I get back to America.

[07r6sc]

Bring this thread back to life. The Marine Corps has decided that I need to be at Camp Lejeune NC, by December. With that being said I will be leaving Okinawa November 21st. I bought the truck above and have yet to drive it. I can't wait!! My question is when changing the oil, is there any special oil or filters that you all use? With my 2007 F150 I used 5-20 motor craft synthetic blend, is that sufficient with this truck? Thanks in advance.

[Merlin]

For oil I use Mobil1 5w20
For a filter I use Mobil1 M1-210
See: Warning: Re-evaluating Motorcraft Filters

[BRIANV]

I just bought oil and filter last night lol. MOBIL ONE filter and i like AMSOIL but cant find it anywhere so i got royal purple stay with 5w20 !!

[Sport90]

Welcome aboard.

[throttle jockey]

I run Motorcraft oil filters (FL-820S) and Valvoline full-synthetic in both of my trucks. You should also get in the habit of replacing the fuel filter every other oil change (at least). When my Lightning was my DD I changed the fuel filter every oil change but that truck is slightly modded, my HD gets the fuel filter changed every other oil change.

Do basic general maintenance:
-clean MAF
-set TPS
-spark plugs
-oil, oil filter
-fuel filter
-ensure the IC pump is working
-clean air filter


Semper Fi

[Merlin]

You should also get in the habit of replacing the fuel filter every other oil change (at least). When my Lightning was my DD I changed the fuel filter every oil change but that truck is slightly modded, my HD gets the fuel filter changed every other oil change....

You may wish to look at the Lincoln Navigator/Ford Expedition/F150 HD - NAVI fuel filter mod.

Thread -->The Navigator Fuel Filter Upgrade.

You can purchase the NAPA (NAPA Part # 3296) version or the FORD (FORD Part # FG-872).

Here's a picture of NAPA filer. Notice the size difference.


I personally use the Ford Part

[cayman150]

Welcome to the NHTOC!

Nice find and looks like you are well on your way for some enjoyment real soon.

[SLOWBRA]

We will have to get together when you are in NC. I won't be too far from you when you get back to the states.

[Sport90]

Jax/Wilmington get together- post up when

[07r6sc]

Thanks everyone for the advice and I will look into the basic maintenance, am I not the most mechanically inclined person in the world but I will try! Once I get the house and settled in just let me know when the get together will be. I think the only mod right now is I am thinking about the L&S oil separator.

[5.4 F150]

Welcome aboard! Once you get back and get settled in, shows us some pics once it's been cleaned up.

Re the L&S Seperator, a few of us just got together and purchased as a group. We all saved $25. Perhaps you can start another thread to see if you can gather interest in another run with Vince. He was very cool to work with and appreciated the business.