Greasin' the VL
This how-to article applies to 1930-1936 Harley Davidson V series motorcycles and originally appeared in the rider's manual
| Lubricate with | Part of Motorcycle |
| Alemite - One Week Every 500 miles | 22 - Brake Schackle Bearings 23 - Spring Fork Plunger (No Alemite on later machines - use motor oil) 27 - Seat Bar Hinge 30 - Front Brake Cover Bushing 31 - Fork Rockers 43 - Rear Brake Hub |
| Alemite - Two Weeks of Every 750 miles | 21 - Front Brake Operating Stud 35 - Clutch Pedal 37 - Transmission Main Bearing 41 - Rear Brake Operating Stud |
| Motor Oil - Every 500 Miles | 24 - Front Brake Hand Lever 29 - Front Brake Clevis Joint 32 - Front Brake Control Cable 33 - Shift Control Joints 34, 39 - Clutch Rod Connections 38, 42 - Rear Brake Rod Connection |
| Motor Oil - Occasionally | 28 - Rear Mudguard Hinge |
| As Needed - See manual for usage | 36 - Oil Drain Lever 40 - Rear Chain 26 - Hand Pump |
