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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 05:12 AM
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Please let me know how much oil does the primary/trans hold on an 2000 883? Also is Amsoil 20/50 ok to use?
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 05:23 AM
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32ozs. Gear oil would be best. IMHO. Mobil-1 75-90 Gear Oil.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 06:14 AM
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32 0z. Harley now recommends using gear oil in the tranny.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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+1 on Mobil 1 75 x 90 gear oil.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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I used harley trans oil 32 ounces like recommended by dealer and service manual, but with bike standing straight up oil did not drip out of weep hole?
 
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