Primary Oil Level Question
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I just finished up changing the oil in y primary. First time I have serviced myself. I have the manual. Bike is 2004 Ultra. Manual says not to over fill. It indicates 32 Oz. to is all to use. I added 32 Oz., but it still doesn't come close to bottom of opening cover. I have bike on lift not leaning on juffy stand, but the level is like 2-inches below opening of bottom of clutch inspection cover. Is this correct ?????????????
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I just finished up changing the oil in y primary. First time I have serviced myself. I have the manual. Bike is 2004 Ultra. Manual says not to over fill. It indicates 32 Oz. to is all to use. I added 32 Oz., but it still doesn't come close to bottom of opening cover. I have bike on lift not leaning on juffy stand, but the level is like 2-inches below opening of bottom of clutch inspection cover. Is this correct ?????????????
Yep I'm new, but ya gotta start somewhere
I just finished up changing the oil in y primary. First time I have serviced myself. I have the manual. Bike is 2004 Ultra. Manual says not to over fill. It indicates 32 Oz. to is all to use. I added 32 Oz., but it still doesn't come close to bottom of opening cover. I have bike on lift not leaning on juffy stand, but the level is like 2-inches below opening of bottom of clutch inspection cover. Is this correct ?????????????
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Thanks all. I do have the manual and did read it says 32 oz is all to use the reason for my question was that there is a deceiving photo on the page that shows the oil leveland looks to be just below the opening. The photo in question is Fig 1-5 on page 1-17 of the 2004 Touring Manual. I just wanted to make sure. Never hurts to ask.
Thanks again all.
And OSEus new guysdo appreciate all you do for answering our sometimes lame questions.
Dennis
Thanks again all.
And OSEus new guysdo appreciate all you do for answering our sometimes lame questions.
Dennis
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RE: Primary Oil Level Question
That picture shows the oil level to be at the bottom of the CLUTCH HUB SPRING (as OSE has already stated).... not the opening.....
FL (Touring) primaries generally take 38 to 44 oz of fluid (Normally the offset/remainder from the Trans Fill)....
More than likely you will need to add a few oz's to bring it up to spec.....
FL (Touring) primaries generally take 38 to 44 oz of fluid (Normally the offset/remainder from the Trans Fill)....
More than likely you will need to add a few oz's to bring it up to spec.....
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THE NUMBER OF OUNCES DOES NOT MATTER!
The only thing that matters is that the fluid covers the chain at the bottom of the clutch. It should be at a level that just touches the bottom of the clutch spring above the chain. The proper lubrication depends on the chain whipping through the fluid.
The only thing that matters is that the fluid covers the chain at the bottom of the clutch. It should be at a level that just touches the bottom of the clutch spring above the chain. The proper lubrication depends on the chain whipping through the fluid.
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RE: Primary Oil Level Question
Not to change the subject but is the primary vented?
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RE: Primary Oil Level Question
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THE NUMBER OF OUNCES DOES NOT MATTER!
The only thing that matters is that the fluid covers the chain at the bottom of the clutch. It should be at a level that just touches the bottom of the clutch spring above the chain. The proper lubrication depends on the chain whipping through the fluid.
THE NUMBER OF OUNCES DOES NOT MATTER!
The only thing that matters is that the fluid covers the chain at the bottom of the clutch. It should be at a level that just touches the bottom of the clutch spring above the chain. The proper lubrication depends on the chain whipping through the fluid.
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Thanks all. It looks to be at or level with the flange at what I assume you are describing as maybe the clutch hub. It looks like about another 2oz more would put it at about 1/4 over the flange on the clutch hub, which is about where the photo shows upon closer review.
Thanks Shovelhead
Thanks Shovelhead