Low Oil Level in Primary, FLSTC 1999 Evo
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Low Oil Level in Primary, FLSTC 1999 Evo
Oil Level Very Low in Primary, 99 FLSTC Heritage Classic
Oil level does not come up to book level. Concerned, puZzled.
I just changed the oil in Primary. (First time, just-purchased 41k miles)
Drained 29 ounces, measured, dark gray used.
Added 27-28 ounces new Chevron dino 10w40,
I added the oil into the Chain Inspection opening Fig. 1-3 page 1-42.
New Oil Level Far Below recommended.
Manual says page 1-42 item 6: . . level w bottom edge clutch diaphragm spring, Fig 1-6, page 1-43, 26 ounces.
Oil level is far below that. I can just see oil surface far below.
No leaks. Bike upright on lift, level fore-to-aft. I said my prayers and rode it 20 miles afterward, checked level again, same low.
Manual says over-fill “may cause rough clutch engagement, incomplete disengagement, clutch drag and/or difficulty in finding neutral at engine idle.”
Accckkkk! What The Hell??
Oil level does not come up to book level. Concerned, puZzled.
I just changed the oil in Primary. (First time, just-purchased 41k miles)
Drained 29 ounces, measured, dark gray used.
Added 27-28 ounces new Chevron dino 10w40,
I added the oil into the Chain Inspection opening Fig. 1-3 page 1-42.
New Oil Level Far Below recommended.
Manual says page 1-42 item 6: . . level w bottom edge clutch diaphragm spring, Fig 1-6, page 1-43, 26 ounces.
Oil level is far below that. I can just see oil surface far below.
No leaks. Bike upright on lift, level fore-to-aft. I said my prayers and rode it 20 miles afterward, checked level again, same low.
Manual says over-fill “may cause rough clutch engagement, incomplete disengagement, clutch drag and/or difficulty in finding neutral at engine idle.”
Accckkkk! What The Hell??
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Thanks, all. I drained the temp oil I put in the primary 20 miles ago just to flush out any remaining old stuff, and put in exactly a quart of Valvoline Dexron III / Mercon dinosaur ATF, repeatedly recommended elsewhere on HDForiums. Nice level, 3/16 inch up on the largest disc.
In two days (9-14-15) I leave Virginia on ten day ride to Georgia and random places between. Cheers.
In two days (9-14-15) I leave Virginia on ten day ride to Georgia and random places between. Cheers.
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