Fluid level in Primary case
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Fluid level in Primary case
I changed the oil in my primary tonight and I have a question. The service manual states to put 28oz in and that the level is correct when you can see oil between the clutch and the inside wall of the primary cover. The illustration makes it look like the oil should be up to the edge of the primary cover, but after adding the proper amount of oil it is no where near what the illustration looks like. I obviousely did not add anymore fluid since I only removed about a quart when I drained it.
Is the illustration f-ed up or what? How do you determine when it has enough fluid in it?
Is the illustration f-ed up or what? How do you determine when it has enough fluid in it?
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RE: Fluid level in Primary case
Are you checking it with it on the side stand? My 07 Heritage takes exactly one quart but you can't see the oil unless it's on the stand. If you can't see oil, try adding a small amount and go for a ride.
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RE: Fluid level in Primary case
The service manual said to check with the bike level and not on the stand. While I can see the oil in the bottom, its definately not looking like the manual. I did however measure the amount I drained and it was exactly one quart which is the same amount as I put back in.
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RE: Fluid level in Primary case
I followed the directions from Shovelhead Bob...see if this thread helps you out:
https://www.hdforums.com/m_1693879/tm.htm
https://www.hdforums.com/m_1693879/tm.htm
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RE: Fluid level in Primary case
What ever was in the Motor factory oil is what went in.
Motor Factory® Primary Case Lube
Motor Factory® Primary Case Lubricant, available exclusively from Custom Chrome®, is designed to lubricate the primary chain and clutch assembly in most 1984-up Harley-Davidson ® motorcycles. It is blended to perform well at extreme temperatures to extend clutch life as well as protecting the primary chain from premature wear and failure. As with all Motor Factory® motor fluids and parts, it is American made.
Motor Factory® Primary Case Lube
Motor Factory® Primary Case Lubricant, available exclusively from Custom Chrome®, is designed to lubricate the primary chain and clutch assembly in most 1984-up Harley-Davidson ® motorcycles. It is blended to perform well at extreme temperatures to extend clutch life as well as protecting the primary chain from premature wear and failure. As with all Motor Factory® motor fluids and parts, it is American made.
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RE: Fluid level in Primary case
ORIGINAL: bdejong11129
The service manual said to check with the bike level and not on the stand. While I can see the oil in the bottom, its definately not looking like the manual. I did however measure the amount I drained and it was exactly one quart which is the same amount as I put back in.
The service manual said to check with the bike level and not on the stand. While I can see the oil in the bottom, its definately not looking like the manual. I did however measure the amount I drained and it was exactly one quart which is the same amount as I put back in.
MikeM
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RE: Fluid level in Primary case
ORIGINAL: deadman77
Maybe it was low to begin with?
MikeM
ORIGINAL: bdejong11129
The service manual said to check with the bike level and not on the stand. While I can see the oil in the bottom, its definately not looking like the manual. I did however measure the amount I drained and it was exactly one quart which is the same amount as I put back in.
The service manual said to check with the bike level and not on the stand. While I can see the oil in the bottom, its definately not looking like the manual. I did however measure the amount I drained and it was exactly one quart which is the same amount as I put back in.
MikeM
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RE: Fluid level in Primary case
Quite a few service shops just dump a quart of oil into the primary. It is only 4 ozs. more then called for and doesn't cause a problem. Too much oil will cause a problem, but 4 oz. over the recommended amount isn't enough to do any harm.
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RE: Fluid level in Primary case
I just drain the old fluid, open up the inspection cover, and install 1 quart of new fluid.
Most of those I ride with do the same.
Never had a problem.
Most of those I ride with do the same.
Never had a problem.
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RE: Fluid level in Primary case
you would think harley could come up with a better method
but yeh just dump a qrt in and forget it
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but yeh just dump a qrt in and forget it
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