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Old May 9, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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... can anyone tell me how to check the transmission fluid and where the dip stick is localed on a 02 Heritage Classical Softail?

I do not know much about wrenching my own bike, but would like to learn and this seems like a great forum to start with.

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Old May 9, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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The dipstick is on the end of the fill holeplug. This plug is on the top of the trans. on the right side of the bike. It is an allen head plug, it is chrome and sits flush with the top of the transmission. I think the size is 3/8" allen.

To check the transmission the bike needs to be sitting level, and not on the side stand.

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Old May 9, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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Default RE: Transmission question ...

See the round cap just to the right and above the number 6? This is the trasmission dip stick.




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... can anyone tell me how to check the transmission fluid and where the dip stick is localed on a 02 Heritage Classical Softail?

I do not know much about wrenching my own bike, but would like to learn and this seems like a great forum to start with.

Thanks!
 
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Old May 9, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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Fantastic! Pictures tell all. Thanks.

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