Changed oil in my 2000 ultra classic for the 1st time (bike is new to me). Manual says 32 ounces and that the oil should be level with bottom of the clutch opening ( I'm assuming that means the opening from where I removed the cover). I put in 32 ounces and couldnt see oil, 64 ounces and I see the oil. I haven't run it yet. Do I need to drain it and just put in 32 ounces? It's not quite at the opening, but is close.

Also when I removed the cover I didn't see an o ring like in the kit, what came out was a full black circle with another orange circle. I assume it is the gasket. I put it back in as it was in good shape and didn't use the orange o ring that came with the kit since I didn't see where it would go.

I'm using a clymer manual.

Any help would be appreciated as I don't want to screw up the bike by overfilling

 

It needs to be flush w/the bottom of the clutch basket. Google 'harley primary fluid level' and look under 'images'. You'll see what I'm saying.

 

the primary will "usually" take about 38 oz on a routine fluid change. ( about 48 if the clutch plates are replaced).

with bike upright, you should see fluid just covering the bottom of the clutch basket.

I think you should drain some of your excess fluid out.


if your "derby" cover has no groove for an o ring, use the flat gasket...

mike

 

So the clutch basket is lower than the opening. Thanks I'll look for images

 

On a 2000, ( just like mine,) it takes 32 oz. (1 quart.) ( 38 oz is for Dynas and Softails and way later touring models.)

Put that in and close it up. The measurement to the bottom of the clutch pack ring is with the bike vertical.

(And throw that Clymer manual away too.)

 

Definitely drain and put in the manual amount. More fluid will cause issues with the clutch and shifting. It's not under pressure like the oil and tranny, so a little few ounces more or less won't hurt. Concur with the above...bottom of clutch, not bottom of opening (I'm assuming you're filling the primary on a lift or have the bike upright).

Concur with the o-ring also. Those of us with decorative derby covers and new models of touring bikes have to purchase the flat gasket...the o-ring only works with the factory derby cover. I recommend replacing every time you open up the derby, though. Those gaskets aren't expensive, and it's worth ensuring a good seal. That fluid gets sloshed around in there pretty good.

-Skippy

 

+1 for filling even with clutch retaining ring...

You may need a flash light to see the bottom of that ring. Looking at the clutch assembly through the opening where you removed the derby cover, you will see a ring with six hex bolts holding the clutch spring in place. The ring those bolts are in is the one you need to look at. The oil should be level with the bottom of that ring, when properly filled, with the bike in an upright position.

 

Thanks, I'll be good to go from here

 

"O"My 38 ozs is all you need & buy a HD Manual.

 

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