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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 06:43 AM
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I heard alot that soldering the TBW makes it unable to use. But apparently that isnt true
No that isn't true.
 
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Old Apr 3, 2015 | 07:41 AM
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No that isn't true.
Thank god ahah
 
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Awesome, i messed with the wires pulled the TBW out a little, put it back in made sure nothing was pinched, unplugged everything replugged them & looks like the TBW is working great i heard you got to drain tranny fluid to replace clutch cable. What tranny fluid should be used to refill? 2008 RKC
 
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That's one way to change it. But you can also put a 2x4 under each tire and lean over on jiffy stand and then remove the tranny cover. Only lose about 2 spoonfuls.

2010 Limited with some stuff
 
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That's one way to change it. But you can also put a 2x4 under each tire and lean over on jiffy stand and then remove the tranny cover. Only lose about 2 spoonfuls. 2010 Limited with some stuff
I heard that, but i figured i may as just change it all in all
 
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by SBates08
That's one way to change it. But you can also put a 2x4 under each tire and lean over on jiffy stand and then remove the tranny cover. Only lose about 2 spoonfuls.

2010 Limited with some stuff

Never mind. I see what you're saying now.
 
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what kind of transmission fluid should I use?
I bought regular transmission oil from local shop (Harley authorized) but now someone said about only use Harley transmission oil&lube. Thanks
 
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Don't listen to the "only use HD fluids" crap...any tranny oil works. At first I went with Mobil-1 synth and then switced over to Spectro 6-speed synth.

http://www.spectro-oils.com/platinum...-transmission/
 
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Originally Posted by Iceman24
Don't listen to the "only use HD fluids" crap...any tranny oil works. At first I went with Mobil-1 synth and then switced over to Spectro 6-speed synth.

http://www.spectro-oils.com/platinum...-transmission/

This may be a dumb questions but my 08 RKC is 6speed. & I don't run synthetic oils. I see what you showed said is a trans fluid and gear lubricant. What I bought is Drag Specialties Transmission Oils, bottom line is what is it.
Will this be fine?
 
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Originally Posted by SBates08
That's one way to change it. But you can also put a 2x4 under each tire and lean over on jiffy stand and then remove the tranny cover. Only lose about 2 spoonfuls.

2010 Limited with some stuff
That's what I did when I changed my bars, very little spillage
 
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