2011 Softail fluid capacity help

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Nov 29, 2019 | 06:21 PM

7kings

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2011 Softail fluid capacity help

I have a FSM on the way, but I'd like to do a service this weekend on the 2011 Fatboy Lo I just picked up. Can someone do me a favor and post the capacities for it? If I'm not mistaken, the 96ci Softails were:

Crankcase - 4 qts (could be 3.5 like the 88, though - can't remember)
Primary - 1 qt
Trans - 1 qt

Thanks

Nov 30, 2019 | 05:03 AM

blackxpress

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3 quarts for the engine oil. The manual says initial fill 2 quarts and then add until it’s full. My 2017 Heritage takes 2 quarts plus 20 ounces to put it slightly below the full hot mark, which is where I like it. 28 oz. for the trans and 36 for the primary but it’s easier to just pour a quart into each one. The trans will be a few oz over full but it doesn’t hurt anything. The primary will be a few oz under spec but that doesn’t hurt anything either.

Nov 30, 2019 | 05:09 AM

Bass Player

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Get a shop manual, (not an owners manual) it will be your best friend. You can also find all the info you need on line. Just Google your bike.

Nov 30, 2019 | 05:46 AM

7kings

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blackxpress

Thanks man.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bass Player

Get a shop manual, (not an owners manual) it will be your best friend. You can also find all the info you need on line. Just Google your bike.

Like I said, I already ordered one, but it's not going to be here before I do the service, so I was just looking for a quick reference check. I have what feels like a whole library of service manuals on the shelf, but this isn't one of them yet.

Nov 30, 2019 | 07:09 AM

Dan89FLSTC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blackxpress

28 oz. for the trans and 36 for the primary but it’s easier to just pour a quart into each one. The trans will be a few oz over full but it doesn’t hurt anything.

Here`s an idea, just pour in the correct amount, seriously how much more effort does it take?

Fill the primary until the level just touches the clutch outer shell, with bike straight up.