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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 09:06 PM
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Maintenance on Engine ,Transmission,primary
 
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Ummm.......ok.
 
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Google and YouTube are your friend. Check it out, lots of info for first timers. Pay close attention to cam chain tensioners on your Softail. Especially if your bike has over 25,000 miles on it.
 
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20W-50 in the engine and primary, 75W-140 in the trans.
 
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Originally Posted by red Gade
Maintenance on Engine ,Transmission,primary

Ok..so what's your question???
 
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