Checking Trans fluid?

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Jun 18, 2016 | 08:14 AM

#21

47Norton

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From: Southern Illinois

I check mine in a dark area with a high intensity flashlight. Easy to see.

Jun 18, 2016 | 08:17 AM

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smitty901

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I also use Spectro 75/140 SNY it is RED easier to see. While shock proof heavy is a good product the HD gear box needs a lube that flows much easier. It is to thick.
GL-5 is way over kill for a HD gear box it does not hurt either.

Jun 18, 2016 | 01:50 PM

#23

DCLXVI

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From: Central FL

I use 2.0 magnification reading glasses.

Jun 20, 2016 | 12:47 PM

#24

heavypic

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Hey all -

I just serviced my '14 RK. I filled the tranny to the top fill line on the dipstick with the bike cold on Jiffy stand. It took the entire bottle (1 Qt/32 oz) of Valvoline 75W/140 to fill it to the top line.

Shop manual says add 28 oz, but that amount only brought me to the lower fill line on the dipstick. I checked several times.

Haven't ridden yet. Don't want it puking out of the vent or causing shifting problems. Does anyone think I added a few ounces too much??

Appreciate advice...