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2011 flhp. I was wondering how much capacity does everybody put in. I have a manual. But being clutch’s already soaked how much do you guys put in. My superglide I put in upto the clutch basket. Thanks
 
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Bike level, lube level should touch outside diameter of clutch assembly.

Same on every big twin since the wet clutch came out in mid `84.
 
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Bike straight up. comes out to be around 27-30 OZ. 2011

 
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My manual for the flhp does not show that however my superglide shows that
 
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Just fill the primary to the proper level, keep track of how much you put in.

Now you know how much to have on hand for next time.
 
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