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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 12:38 PM
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I do my own oil changes and I'll soon be replacing my primary oil again. I usually just follow the guidelines in the manual when refilling, but the primary case is the only one that does not have a dipstick for a final reference. I have noticed that the recommended quantities are rarely the same as the manual suggests, so I just go by the dipstick, regardless.

I have noticed in an earlier manual that the although a refill amount is given for the primary, it also shows where the level should be relative to the clutch assembly. I like this idea because it gives me a visual reference. Does anyone know if the primary level, relative to the clutch assembly, is with the bike on it's kick stand or upright?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 01:02 PM
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Primary takes 1 quart of fluid.It is hard to see the level on the clutch.
 
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Old Aug 2, 2010 | 01:05 PM
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I just use whatever the manual tells me. I can find neutral rolling slowly up to my mailbox so I figure all is good.
 
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My 10 actually calls for 6ozs more than a quart or 38 ozs wet.
 
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