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Jun 6, 2013 | 09:24 PM

moomba

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Primary oil change plus others

I just changed all the fluids by the book. I put 26 oz in the primary, but I have heard of others using 32 oz. can you guys let me know if you use 26 or 32?

I used the 24 oz in the transmission by the book. Do any of you use anything different.

I did the scavenge of the motor oil. Not too bad.

Jun 6, 2013 | 09:28 PM

golfblues

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Check your manual as it depends on the year. My 06 primary takes 26. Others take 32, 38 or more.

Jun 6, 2013 | 09:44 PM

drewdown88

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I used 32 ounces in both primary and trans. 08 Deluxe. Never been over.

Jun 6, 2013 | 09:47 PM

Lakerat

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Correct amount is at the bottom of the clutch basket.

Jun 6, 2013 | 10:04 PM

hdgzr

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I just follow the shop manual, never had an issue...

Jun 6, 2013 | 10:06 PM

ynots

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lakerat

Correct amount is at the bottom of the clutch basket.

Ditto, when the bike is level.

Jun 6, 2013 | 11:15 PM

olongapo1

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Filling the transmission with the correct amount of fluid is a "No Brain-er". Use the service manual specs as a reference but verify the fluid level via the dip stick. As for the primary, again use the service manual as a reference then perform a visual check to insure that the fluid level is just above the bottom of the clutch basket.