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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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OK, I changed fluids in all 3 holes. With the primary do I fill it while it is on the Jiffy stand or does it have to be standing up? It took about 36-37 oz while on the jiffy stand.
 
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Upright. Look through the derby cover and make sure the fluid just covers the bottom of the clutch basket. 32 oz for TC88's, TC96s take 38 oz wet
 
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Fill it with the amount stated in the owners or service manual. Just one piece of advice from experience always take the derby cover off before dumping the fluid.
 
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Thanks for the feedback. Since I filled it while it was on the Jiffy stand and only put in 36-37 oz I should stand it up and add another 1-2 oz? I should also get a jackstand for the bike too.
 
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You'll be fine with the 36-37 oz. But in the future fill it while it is upright and shine a light into the bottom of the derby cover to ensure that it covers the bottom of the clutch basket. It is basically a wet bath with the chain whipping around so you'll be all set. Yes, you should get a jack, lift, whatever. Sears has a decent priced yellow aluminum jack that works pretty good.
 
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