Primary fluid
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2016
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From: SC
I recently did my primary chain adjustment and noticed some tint to the fluid. Scheduled fluid change per fsm is 15000 miles. Silvia is at about 16000. Im sure the PO didnt change it due to the color.
I want to change the fluid. The fsm calls out the specific fluid part number. I googled it and came up with a 75-90 gear oil for limited slip differentials.
Would i be okay running this fluid? Or would you guys recommend that i stick with the hd brand? (And certainly pay more)
Also fsm says it holds 32oz. Do you guys just pour the whole jug in or just enough to touch the bottum of the clutch pack?
Thanks in advance.
I want to change the fluid. The fsm calls out the specific fluid part number. I googled it and came up with a 75-90 gear oil for limited slip differentials.
Would i be okay running this fluid? Or would you guys recommend that i stick with the hd brand? (And certainly pay more)
Also fsm says it holds 32oz. Do you guys just pour the whole jug in or just enough to touch the bottum of the clutch pack?
Thanks in advance.
What's a dollar or two in the grand scheme? I get a quart of HD oil at the dealer for less than $10.
Of course I also have an Energy 1 clutch pack so synthetic is also not an option.
But why not HD dino when the cost is nearly the same (or cheaper) than other options?
If the dealer is inconvenient to get to, then get 2-3 quarts at a time and put one some on the shelf for the next change.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2017
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From: VA-Nelson Cty
OK I am new to this bike (1200) but at 1K pulled the derby cover (wanted to check clutch adj) and looked at fill level and it was just like the manual showed. I measured the oil that I drained and it was 750cc. I was kind of surprised but I replaced it with 750cc and it came to same level. This is about one cup less than a quart. I my add through primary adj. cover next time but will measure and replace with same again. I prefer not to overfill things and a cup is quit a bit of oil in a one qt. system. JMO. My attitude is that if it is your stuff do what ever makes you happy.
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