Primary chain case oil change

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Jan 18, 2010 | 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd

I have a 2004 road king. I changed the primary chain oil today for the first time . The manual said the oil capacity is 32 oz. Mine took twice that 64oz. Here's the thing, I know the manual say's to re-fill thru the clutch cover opening, but I filled thru the chain inspection hole first then figured i'd top it off thru the clutch cover opening. Was that wrong? I was figuring it would all go to the same well. This is the only reason I could think of. Or maybe it's an anomally.

Todd

I also have a 2004 RK. It takes 52 oz to reach the bottom of the diaphragm spring in the primary with the bike level.

The manual says 32 oz, but I can't even see that oil level thru the derby cover. I'm worried about my clutch getting enough oil. Is there something different about the 2004 RK primary that causes it to take more fluid?

JR