primary fluid change
Road Master
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From: In the north
ON my 05 I just remove the drain screw, let it drain. Remove the inspection cover and refill. The gasket is cheaper and no orings to deal with.
I refill with 1 quart of Mobil 1 synthetic atf. Much smoother and quieter shifting.
I refill with 1 quart of Mobil 1 synthetic atf. Much smoother and quieter shifting.
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From: Honah Lee
I assume you are referring to the chain adjustment cover. Not sure when but thats gone on newer bikes. Also what type of fluid, Dextron, Type F ---???
Road Master
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From: Gloucester County, Southern NJ
May I respectfully suggest that the derby cover be removed BEFORE removing the drain plug.
In the event one or more derby cover screws get butchered and can't, through traditional means, be removed, one could still ride the bike to someone that can remove the derby cover.
In the event one or more derby cover screws get butchered and can't, through traditional means, be removed, one could still ride the bike to someone that can remove the derby cover.
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From: anacoco, la
38 oz.....
i use anti-seize on the derby cover screws, and an in/lb torque wrench. never had a problem with the derby cover screws.
I put a small drop of blue loctite on the end of the derby cover threads.
Last edited by skratch; Jul 1, 2010 at 09:54 AM.
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From: Lockport Township, IL
Quote from WLbowers
"Replace drain plug and torque to specs. 14-21 ft lbs On My Heritage. Verify your torque."
The manual for my '04 Ultra specifies 36 - 60 INCH POUNDS. I believe 14 to 21 foot pounds would be sufficient to strip the threads in the primary cover.
"Replace drain plug and torque to specs. 14-21 ft lbs On My Heritage. Verify your torque."
The manual for my '04 Ultra specifies 36 - 60 INCH POUNDS. I believe 14 to 21 foot pounds would be sufficient to strip the threads in the primary cover.
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I put the important parts in bold for you.
If you would re-read my original post. This is the information on the primary cover.
Install Derby cover and gasket. Put the top screw in first. Remember the washer. If you have the flat gasket hang it on the screw while you start it. If you have the o-ring gasket make sure it's in place.
Start the other screws and finger tighten all.
Alternately tighten screws to 84-108 in-Ibs following torque sequence shown below.