Doing the 10K service today, any tips
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Doing the 10K service today, any tips
Doing the 10K service later today, Bike is a 2009 Ultra. Any tips or extras I may over look ?? Also is it still a full quart in the primary and 28 oz in the trans ??? Thanks in advance, Be Safe JIM
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Second, it is 38 oz(yes 38) in the primary and a full quart, 32 oz in the trans.
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3 most important things to work on your bike;
1) Have the factory service manual.
2) Read the factory service manual.
3) Understand fact. service manual.
As far as how much goes in the primary, the guidelines for how many ounces are just that, guidelines. You fill the primary until it comes up to a certain point on the clutch basket, no matter if that is 34 or 38 ounces. If you under fill, will not have proper lubrication, if over, clutch will drag, hard to find neutral, etc.
For the transmission, aim to fill it to the center of the marks. Level is supposed to be checked when warm, so allow for thermal expansion. If you overfil, you either have to pull some back out, or it will come out through your breather. A little low will not hurt it, ride it around til it heats up, check the level and add accordingly.
1) Have the factory service manual.
2) Read the factory service manual.
3) Understand fact. service manual.
As far as how much goes in the primary, the guidelines for how many ounces are just that, guidelines. You fill the primary until it comes up to a certain point on the clutch basket, no matter if that is 34 or 38 ounces. If you under fill, will not have proper lubrication, if over, clutch will drag, hard to find neutral, etc.
For the transmission, aim to fill it to the center of the marks. Level is supposed to be checked when warm, so allow for thermal expansion. If you overfil, you either have to pull some back out, or it will come out through your breather. A little low will not hurt it, ride it around til it heats up, check the level and add accordingly.
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Road Warrior
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Have the manual, Just haven't pulled it out yet ( I'm Bad) , I did the 1K and 5K just wanted to see if anything extra happen at 10K..... I keep notes on the amounts, but for the life of me, I can't find them. Thanks for the relies
Read the Manual
Buy the needed supplies
Read the Manual
Do the work according to the Manual
Changing fluids is best if drained from a hot engine
Changing plugs requires a cold to slightly warm motor.
Adjusting the head bearings can be a tough process for a novice
Re-check your work especially the torque requirements
It will normally take longer than you think it will
Keep notes for the next time
Buy the needed supplies
Read the Manual
Do the work according to the Manual
Changing fluids is best if drained from a hot engine
Changing plugs requires a cold to slightly warm motor.
Adjusting the head bearings can be a tough process for a novice
Re-check your work especially the torque requirements
It will normally take longer than you think it will
Keep notes for the next time
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Stiggy has some great advice. Use the manual! I don't do all my services in one day. I'm retired and ride my bike alot. Example, I'll pull into my garage after a ride and pull the Drain plug on the motor. Let the oil drain while I get a Beer. Come back, finish that up, wipe the bike down, update my service records. After next ride, I do the Tranny or Primary. It might take me several days to do all of it, but it get's done and done right. Good Luck!
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I did my 15K for the first time. Take your time, read and re-read the manual. Have someone help you get the bike off the jiffy stand so the oil will drain. Also get new orings. I also bought a tool for the clutch adjustment for next time.