2007 RKC fluid change
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2007 RKC fluid change
Okay guys and gals, here may be a question with an obvious answer, but here goes anyway.
I have an 07 Road King Classic due for it's 5K service. I was determined to do this myself and save some $$. I have the manual, and YES, I have read it. So, I drained the old oil, inspected the drain plug magnet, replaced the drain plug o-ring, re-installed the plug, changed the oil filter, and filled with fresh Amsoil. Now, here's the part where I have the question. When I pulled the oil dipstick while working on the bike,I thought I'd check the transmission level as well. Before I put the new oil in, there was no fluid on either dipstick. Does the transmission and the engine share the same oil? Or, did I just misread something. I filled the engine with oil and fluid appeared on both dipsticks. It looked to be the same fluid and the same viscosity.
Sorry, if this is a newbie question, but it's the first time I've done this on my bike.
I have an 07 Road King Classic due for it's 5K service. I was determined to do this myself and save some $$. I have the manual, and YES, I have read it. So, I drained the old oil, inspected the drain plug magnet, replaced the drain plug o-ring, re-installed the plug, changed the oil filter, and filled with fresh Amsoil. Now, here's the part where I have the question. When I pulled the oil dipstick while working on the bike,I thought I'd check the transmission level as well. Before I put the new oil in, there was no fluid on either dipstick. Does the transmission and the engine share the same oil? Or, did I just misread something. I filled the engine with oil and fluid appeared on both dipsticks. It looked to be the same fluid and the same viscosity.
Sorry, if this is a newbie question, but it's the first time I've done this on my bike.
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RE: 2007 RKC fluid change
I believe they share the pan but are different compartments. Supposedly you can run the same fluid in all three holes (engine, tranny and primary). I don't personally, but that could explain the similar fluids.Adding oil to the engine shouldn't raise the transmission level. What drain plug(s) did you pull?
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RE: 2007 RKC fluid change
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Okay guys and gals, here may be a question with an obvious answer, but here goes anyway.
I have an 07 Road King Classic due for it's 5K service. I was determined to do this myself and save some $$. I have the manual, and YES, I have read it. So, I drained the old oil, inspected the drain plug magnet, replaced the drain plug o-ring, re-installed the plug, changed the oil filter, and filled with fresh Amsoil. Now, here's the part where I have the question. When I pulled the oil dipstick while working on the bike,I thought I'd check the transmission level as well. Before I put the new oil in, there was no fluid on either dipstick. Does the transmission and the engine share the same oil? Or, did I just misread something. I filled the engine with oil and fluid appeared on both dipsticks. It looked to be the same fluid and the same viscosity.
Sorry, if this is a newbie question, but it's the first time I've done this on my bike.
Okay guys and gals, here may be a question with an obvious answer, but here goes anyway.
I have an 07 Road King Classic due for it's 5K service. I was determined to do this myself and save some $$. I have the manual, and YES, I have read it. So, I drained the old oil, inspected the drain plug magnet, replaced the drain plug o-ring, re-installed the plug, changed the oil filter, and filled with fresh Amsoil. Now, here's the part where I have the question. When I pulled the oil dipstick while working on the bike,I thought I'd check the transmission level as well. Before I put the new oil in, there was no fluid on either dipstick. Does the transmission and the engine share the same oil? Or, did I just misread something. I filled the engine with oil and fluid appeared on both dipsticks. It looked to be the same fluid and the same viscosity.
Sorry, if this is a newbie question, but it's the first time I've done this on my bike.
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RE: 2007 RKC fluid change
No, they don't share the same oil. If you are curious on how much oil there is in the tranny. Drain it into an emptyt container and measure. Then replace with the amount recomended in the manual.
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RE: 2007 RKC fluid change
I pulled the engine oil drain plug. Or, so I thought. It was dark and nasty and smelled like engine oil... LOL. It was right where the manual said it was... I dunno, I guess I'm just concerned that I may have done something wrong. I followed the instructions to the letter, and everything is working fine and not making any unusual noises. 
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