primary oil change help please.

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Aug 12, 2009 | 12:12 PM

dastark

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primary oil change help please.

I'm changing my primary fluid for the first and the manual says 26 ounces. However 26 oz. doesnt bring the level up to the bottom of the clutch diaphram. I've got a quart in there now and still not full. Help please? It's a great day and I want to get back on the road.
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Aug 12, 2009 | 12:14 PM

mcouture

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What year? What model?

My '09 takes 38 oz ....

Aug 12, 2009 | 12:22 PM

dastark

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05 S.E. Fatboy. Thanks for the reply. My manual's not S.E. specific.

Aug 12, 2009 | 12:29 PM

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With my limited knowledge on the subject I would assume the oil level should be like you said....

Aug 12, 2009 | 12:35 PM

anubisss

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I just put the 26 oz's the manual calls for. I have never had a problem.

Aug 12, 2009 | 12:35 PM

harleydavis

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Fill it until it touches the bottom of your clutch diaphragm spring. The 26 oz. figure you referred to is an approximation.

Aug 12, 2009 | 12:54 PM

Juve996

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The fluid levels are not an approximation, you need to stick to what the manual calls for. Your finger is NOT a calibrated dip stick for checking fluid levels. If you overfill the primary case the clutch will give you problems and not work correctly. If it says 26oz, put in exactly that, no more no less. Most fluid containers you buy have a volume window on the side of the plastic container so you can make sure you get the correct amount in whatever you're filling, use it..