I need a little help. Instead of buying the service manuals, thought I would ask first... What are the capacities for the engine oil, primary, and transmission on a 2004 XLH 1200C Sportster? Thanks for the help.

 

On your bike, for oil change purposes, which is different than for a new motor;
The engine takes ~3.0 quarts.
The primary/tranny takes exactly 1 quart (32 oz.)

I'll also warn you that you won't get much help or sympathy here if you're to cheap/lazy to buy a Service Manual. Doing you're own work is great, but if you're going to do it, you do need a Service Manual.

 

Whatever you want to know just ask. The whole purpose of a forum, isn't it??? A manual is worth it's weight in gold though because some stuff is just too hard to explain on here. In fact I think they must make them out of gold considering the price but you can find some good deals on e-bay or something.

 

Thanks everyone. Yeah, a service manual is on the radar, just don't think I need it at the moment for a quick service of oil changes. Being my first Harley, I wasn't sure on capacities and buying the bike used, unfortunately it didn't come with then owner's manual...

Getting it ready for a little Harley party at the end of the month.