Primary Oil Level; small change, big difference

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May 27, 2023 | 06:58 PM

#31

gonemad

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From: central NC

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Originally Posted by RG Pilot

That’s right. You can even pull the clutch in, blip the throttle and that breaks the clutch friction. Then it’ll go into 1st also without the clunk.

Interesting. I’ll try this.

May 27, 2023 | 08:26 PM

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xcbullet

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From: mid Michigan

Seen this guy today couldn't get it in gear the first try, so then he really hammers on it with the big clunk. Mine always goes right in , I set at the light when the light turns and click it in. Takes me longer to left my leg than it does to get it in gear.

Like has been mentioned one pic is straight up and the other is on the side stand which is just strange as it would run out the screw hole.

May 28, 2023 | 08:17 AM

#33

Weeboy1

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From: Winnipeg

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Originally Posted by KDF72

Oddly enough I found this true on my 09 EG. I changed the primary using a full quart of Redline primary. I started having trouble finding neutral and my local wrench cautioned about overfilling. For my bike about 27-28 oz works well.

Interesting, What does your wrench consider overfilling? As yours is supposed to take 38oz. If you’re putting 10 oz less (28oz) where is that lining up to on the clutch basket. Not saying what you’re doing doesn’t work for you but that’s a significant reduction.
im curious.