Primary Oil
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Naw... just so you get more in the bike than on the bike is all that's necessary'
The problem will be do you know how much you need, when topping off and not doing a complete drain and refill, you'll need to get your bike level and remove the primary cover so you can see you clutch basket so you don't overfill...
The problem will be do you know how much you need, when topping off and not doing a complete drain and refill, you'll need to get your bike level and remove the primary cover so you can see you clutch basket so you don't overfill...
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Hmmmm, I thought Shovels ran a dry clutch and the primary chain was oiled by a drip feed from the engine, with the excess siphoned out the bottom of the case by crankcase vacuum.
Seriously, you will probably get a better answer by posting this in the Shovelhead forum.
Seriously, you will probably get a better answer by posting this in the Shovelhead forum.
Last edited by Uncle G.; Aug 19, 2016 at 08:24 AM.
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No...The drive chain is oiled that way. The primary is fed from the engine, although most of us have isolated the primary similar to an Evo, blocking off the feed holes, while keeping the primary vented. No clutch filings in the return engine oil that way.
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It's best if you use a 50 foot hose, that's the least messy.
Are you serious!? Of course a funnel is fine. Using a new quart and pouring it in held sideways against the clutch pack will work fine too.
Are you serious!? Of course a funnel is fine. Using a new quart and pouring it in held sideways against the clutch pack will work fine too.
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Tyler needs to learn the old schoolway of laying bike on its right side and then adding primary fluid. That way you do not need a funnel nor do you make a mess.
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Show a demonstration with your bike first lol.
