I traded my 07 Ultra for an 09 Ultra a few months ago and was going to change the fluids in all three holes and adjust the clutch. Is there any difference in the procedures between the two or are they the same.

Thanks,

SugsPa

 

It's done the same, but check the amount of primary and trans oil, I think the 09 takes a few more OZ in the trans. Best to check the service manual

Good luck with the new ride JIM

 

I may be wrong but I think the primary takes a bit more. A search here might give up the answers.

 

Everything, and everybody, says 38oz. in the primary. I put 32oz in & it seems perfect(the clutch basket is soaking in about 1/16" of fluid). Tranny takes 32oz exactly. HTH!!!

 

The manual says 38 oz. (I think there were probably some engineers and designers of the motor involved in this decision.....maybe not.) I just pour that much in. I've had no problems.....i.e. bearing problems, difficulty finding neutral, clutch problems. Of course if you didn't drain the primary real good, 32 oz may be O.K.

 

Thanks Everyone. I'll adjust the clutch like the 07 and put 38oz in the primary. It could be a typo, but if the manual says 38oz then I'll put that in it. Thanks again,

SugsPa

 

its not a typo. the primary from 07 and up takes 38oz wet, 45oz dry.

 

So do we fill it to the oz.'s listed OR do we fill it to the diagram listed? Because it'll put it @ 2 different levels.

 

according to the 2012 maintenance manual:

step 10.

Pour the specified amount of GENUINE (their emphasis, not mine) HD FORMULA + in through the clutch inspection cover opening.

it makes absolutely no mention of how high on the spring/gear etc. that it should be. just the specific capacity.

 

See post #5. (it's a 2008, been doing it that way for awhile now.) I usually let mine drain overnight. You'll get about 1 to not quite 2 more ounces out of the primary that way. I do this because I drain all the fluids with a warm motor. The clutch should be adjusted on a cold motor. So I change and fill the motor and tranny, and let the primary drain until the next day and fill it after I adjust the clutch when the motor is completely cold. I don't know if this is the best way, but it is my way.