Primary Capacity
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 541
Likes: 36
Primary Capacity
I'm a newbie to H-D bikes My owners manual calls for 38 oz. for my FLTRU Is that what everyone is putting in or are you just adding a quart? Is the capacity different on rubber mounted engines from the counter balanced models?
Thanks
Thanks
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,373
Likes: 4
Stick with what your manual tells ya. No different than your cage if it says 5 quarts thats what it takes. You can't just dump in a ballpark amount and hope it all works out.
A quart is 6 oz less than recommended might not make a major difference over a short run but in long haul......
A quart is 6 oz less than recommended might not make a major difference over a short run but in long haul......
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,788
Likes: 4
From: Here
Everyone that has an '07 or newer uses 38oz. The difference came with the TC96 engine and the 6 speed trans. The primary design is a bit different and requires a bit more fluid to get the level up to the proper spec.
Account Retired
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 3,245
Likes: 12
From: Here
38 is right. When I change mine, It's always after I bring it to operating Temp.I first loosen the Torx bolts on the Derby cover slightly. Not enough to leak, but know I won't have a problem with any. I start draining the Primary with the bike on the jiffy stand. Then I put it on my Jack and raise it level. Always seem to get a little more oil out this way. When I refill it, I put in close to 38 OZ's, checking to make sure the oil is up to the bottom of the Clutch pack. You do not want to overfill it!
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,916
Likes: 19
From: Sunshine State
Just did my '08 FLHTC and I put exactly 38oz., I've got 32,500 miles on the stock original clutch and it still going strong, no slipping ...go with what the "book" says, can't go wrong.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 541
Likes: 36
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
