Transmission fluid change help.

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Jun 7, 2016 | 07:39 PM

#51

0maha

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Originally Posted by Dazzauk

just want to be sure, dont want to damage anything and this is all new to me , deffo 39.6 oz in there for sure.

Interestingly my haines although not a great manual says fluid capacity is 38-44 us oz..

Don't worry. You aren't going to damage anything!

The ONLY reason there is even fluid in the primary is to lubricate the chain and the compensator. As long as you have enough (and you do) so the clutch hub can pick it up and fling it around, you are fine.

Later on, you can get lost in the rabbit hole of trying to find the exact right type of fluid and the exact right level, always seeking that elusive "perfect neutral".

For now, just ride.

Jun 7, 2016 | 07:40 PM

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Uncle G.

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You guys are setting your level where I do. Don't worry about quantity, go by the level and you'll be fine.

Jun 8, 2016 | 01:39 AM

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Dazzauk

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Thanks guys. So easy to get **** about this stuff.

Even more so when the bikes old and has a lot of sentimental value.

Appreciate the help.

Jun 10, 2016 | 01:48 PM

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Uncle G.

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Originally Posted by Dazzauk

Thanks guys. So easy to get **** about this stuff.

Even more so when the bikes old and has a lot of sentimental value.

Appreciate the help.

I hear that. I've had my bike for over 22 years/201,000 miles. It's been crashed twice and rebuilt both times. At this point, I'd never part with it willingly.

Jun 10, 2016 | 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle G.

I hear that. I've had my bike for over 22 years/201,000 miles. It's been crashed twice and rebuilt both times. At this point, I'd never part with it willingly.

Wow, you serious bro?

That's quite amazing

love it.