Ok doing a full oil change on my bike, 4 quarts in the engine about 22 onces in the tranny and poured the quart in the primary but the oil looks low in the primary?? Question can i add some on my engine oil or some tranny oil in there to bring it up. Book said 32 onces in the primary. Bike is a 2006 Elctra Glide. This is a Redline oil change.
Thanks
Steve in Ct

 

The oil level in the primary always looks low. Its only supposed to cover part of the bottom of the clutch assy. If the book says 32oz & you put in 32oz then you're ok. I think theres a comment about the fluid amount in a wet vs dry primary but I dont have a book close by.

 

I have a 2006 FLHR.

I never put more than 1 quart in the primary.

I put 22oz in the tranny.

I put 3 1/2 quarts in the motor.

I start the bike, check for leaks, let it idle for a while. shut it off and check the dipsticks on the tranny and engine for proper levels.

Are you using redline 20w50 in all three holes?

Not sure what weights the Redline comes in....but I wouldn't put gear oil in the primary.

 

I meant to ask, what part of CT are you located at?

 

This the Redline deal you can get on E bay 20/50 in the engine the pink stuff in the tranny and primary oil in the primary? I live in Naugatuck. Just looks low but i haven't ran it yet either, still have the primary cover off.
Steve in Ct

 

I would put in 3 and 1/2 quarts in the motor then check the dip stick with the engine warm. There will be about 1/2 a quart of oil in the engine that will not drain out. Many here complain about oil blowing out the air intake when they put in 4 quarts. Yours may not do that but if you find oil in your air filter after putting in 4 quarts that will probably be the problem.

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I'll have to check that as soon as i run it, if need be i'll make a mess and pull the plug to drain some, still have another quart of engine oil to "use"
Steve in Ct

 

1 qt. in the primary is good.

If your owners manual was like my '06 Road Glides,it says you can add more to bring the level up to the clutch spring.This will be about 4-6 oz. more.

 

I used the same Redline kit in my 04 Road King. 1 quart of primary oil in the primary. All good.

 

When I talked to the guy who went over the bike when I bought mine and he said to throw Amsoil in all 3 holes after 1000 miles....