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Old May 14, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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Hey all, I have a few questions about a 97 Softail Custom. A friend of mine has asked me to service his bike for him and he doesn't have the service manual. What is the oil fill capacity on a wet oil change? Tranny and primary capacities as well. Also, looking to replace the fork oil as well. What is their recommended fill capacity as well?

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Old May 14, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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3 qts 20w50 in the oil tank, about 20 oz in the tranny and 1 qt of primary lube in the primary.

Fork oil I don't know.. it's 13.4 ounces in a 2010 FatBoy Lo, but that's the FL style front end
 
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Old May 14, 2012 | 10:10 AM
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When all else fails, Google it! I have yet to see or hear of anything you can't find on Google!!!
 
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Yes...google is your friend. 97-98 Softail
http://www.scribd.com/doc/29034002/1...c-Fxsts-Fxstsb
 
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Originally Posted by tbonetony06
When all else fails, Google it! I have yet to see or hear of anything you can't find on Google!!!

TBone, thought ya get a laff out this...
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=1997+softail+fluid+capacities
 
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Old May 14, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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Thank you sgt
 
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Thank you sgt
Too funny...linked you to the entire manual.
 
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Yes...google is your friend. 97-98 Softail
http://www.scribd.com/doc/29034002/1...c-Fxsts-Fxstsb
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Very funny indeed... LOL
 
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It is funny. Only one person actually posted what I needed. If I had the time to search through google pages earlier, I would have. So again, thanks sgt
 
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