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Old 06-11-2018, 09:13 AM
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Not only is my 2017 Road King having issues now my XR1200X is in need of regulartor/rectifier. I think murphy is trying to visit. But I can fix this issue!!
 
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Old 06-11-2018, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by MotoJockey
You are correct sir...... Tranny Fluid hot and bike upright.

Moco brings all this confusion on themselves by changing the rules.........
I got into this same discussion yesterday with a riding buddy. I have always checked the oil on the side stand. I pulled out my 2017 FLTRU owners manual and sure enough it said to check the oil upright. So I drained the oil and got exactly 31 oz out. I put it back in and added an ounce to make up for the residual oil in the drain pan. I then checked the oil upright and on the side stand. When checked upright my oil level was at the add mark on the dip stick. When I checked the oil on the side stand it showed full. YMMV
 
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Old 06-11-2018, 09:26 AM
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I agree MOCO does bring the issues on themselves. My dealer is training his sales people on how some repairs are done having the work with the tech. Not sure that will help but we will see
 
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Musky muskrat on Deputy Dawg said its possa bull.
Ding, Ding, Ding, Ding! Winner Winner muskrat dinner!!
 
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Old 06-11-2018, 10:28 AM
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Well it has been brought to my attention that not everyone is capable of drilling the hole through the actuator correctly. If this works I will be able to drill the hole in the seal before I send the kits out. It should also make the installation a little simpler. I am really curious how crewchief25 is doing on his testing of the ‘14 CVO pushrod. If that works or at least slows the transfer I have an idea that might make it a complete solution. The seal and nut absolutely works, but if there’s a simpler solution that is easier to install I’m all for it.
waiting for my 14 cvo pushrod to arrive. Got a 2k trip coming up . That for sure will test it
 
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Old 06-11-2018, 11:15 AM
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Think I will pass on muskrat dinner but thanks for offer😂😂
 
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Originally Posted by bigal51
I got into this same discussion yesterday with a riding buddy. I have always checked the oil on the side stand. I pulled out my 2017 FLTRU owners manual and sure enough it said to check the oil upright. So I drained the oil and got exactly 31 oz out. I put it back in and added an ounce to make up for the residual oil in the drain pan. I then checked the oil upright and on the side stand. When checked upright my oil level was at the add mark on the dip stick. When I checked the oil on the side stand it showed full. YMMV
From the 2018 Touring Owners Manual:
 
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From the 2018 Touring Owners Manual:
My Service Manual says the same thing.
 
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I think it's idiotic that the new touring trans fluid level check has you screwing down the stick only until the o-ring contacts the transmission. With such a small margin of error, that seems loosey-goosey beyond explanation. They certainly don't make it easy.
 
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I agree. Doesn’t make sense!
 
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