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Old 08-14-2012, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by lo-rider
The manual does NOT tell you to overfill; it tells you case capacity. The dipstick tells you when you've added the proper amount.
Actually, the service manual (2010 touring models) specifically tells you to add 32 oz for a tranny fluid change. It also tells you not to overfill, and that the capacity is 32 oz.

I've never had a problem when I change my tranny fluid, and add the full quart. The dipstick shows the fluid right at the full mark.
 
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Old 08-14-2012, 05:45 AM
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I just changed mine - dumped out the Redline 80w and changed it for Silkolene V-Twin transmission oil. To make sure I got out as much of the Redline as possible I stood the bike upright to get out the last couple of ounces.

It's good stuff. The transmission seems to click through the gears with a slightly more positive action than it used to.
 
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Old 08-15-2012, 12:01 AM
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The manual for my '07 Road Glide says 32oz. in the transmission. I just buy a container of Mobil1 75w/90 gear lube and pour the whole thing in. It's not worth sweating over 2-3 ozs. either way...
 
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