Tranny Fluid?
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I did rtfm.... here it is for a 2012 SG...... what manual did you read?
Caution
When draining or adding lubricant, do not allow dirt, debris or other contaminants to enter the engine. (00198a)
Add the recommended GENUINE Harley-Davidson lubricant as necessary. Refer to Recommended Lubricant. Do not overfill or leakage may occur. The transmission fluid capacity is approximately 32 fluid ounces 0.95 liters .
Inspect O-ring for tears or damage. Replace if required. Wipe any foreign material from plug.
Install filler plug/dipstick and tighten to 25-75 in-lbs (2.8-8.5 Nm).
2012 SG specs
Dimensions
Length 95.0 in. (2413 mm)
Overall Width 38.0 in. (965 mm)
Overall Height 52.2 in. (1326 mm)
Seat Height:
- Laden2 26.1 in. (663 mm)
- Unladen 27.1 in. (688 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.7 in. (119 mm)
Rake (steering head) 26°
Fork Angle 29.2°
Trail 6.7 in. (170 mm)
Wheelbase 63.5 in. (1613 mm)
Tires (DunlopŽ Harley-DavidsonŽ Series, bias blackwall front and rear):
- Front D408F BW 130/70B18 63H
- Rear D407 BW 180/65B16 81H
Fuel Capacity 6.0 gal. (22.7 L) (warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4.0 qts. (3.8 L)
Transmission Capacity 1.0 qt. (.95 L)
Primary Chain
Case Capacity 1.4 qts. (1.3 L)
Caution
When draining or adding lubricant, do not allow dirt, debris or other contaminants to enter the engine. (00198a)
Add the recommended GENUINE Harley-Davidson lubricant as necessary. Refer to Recommended Lubricant. Do not overfill or leakage may occur. The transmission fluid capacity is approximately 32 fluid ounces 0.95 liters .
Inspect O-ring for tears or damage. Replace if required. Wipe any foreign material from plug.
Install filler plug/dipstick and tighten to 25-75 in-lbs (2.8-8.5 Nm).
2012 SG specs
Dimensions
Length 95.0 in. (2413 mm)
Overall Width 38.0 in. (965 mm)
Overall Height 52.2 in. (1326 mm)
Seat Height:
- Laden2 26.1 in. (663 mm)
- Unladen 27.1 in. (688 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.7 in. (119 mm)
Rake (steering head) 26°
Fork Angle 29.2°
Trail 6.7 in. (170 mm)
Wheelbase 63.5 in. (1613 mm)
Tires (DunlopŽ Harley-DavidsonŽ Series, bias blackwall front and rear):
- Front D408F BW 130/70B18 63H
- Rear D407 BW 180/65B16 81H
Fuel Capacity 6.0 gal. (22.7 L) (warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 4.0 qts. (3.8 L)
Transmission Capacity 1.0 qt. (.95 L)
Primary Chain
Case Capacity 1.4 qts. (1.3 L)
https://www.harley-davidson.com/en_U...NG/file-8.comp
Safe to assume 32oz is dry fill? Manual recommends 28oz on refill....according to the pic I posted and MoCos site. Guess we are both right?
How does that work for you. I was looking at it yesterday but ended up getting the Redline Shockproof that I've been using. I just completed a trip where I spent five of the ten days riding in 90+ degrees for hours. Thought the heavier (140) might be good for that but then thought it might get too heavy in cooler temps.
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The picture I posted is from the 2012 Touring manual. You can also find it here:
https://www.harley-davidson.com/en_U...NG/file-8.comp
Safe to assume 32oz is dry fill? Manual recommends 28oz on refill....according to the pic I posted and MoCos site. Guess we are both right?
https://www.harley-davidson.com/en_U...NG/file-8.comp
Safe to assume 32oz is dry fill? Manual recommends 28oz on refill....according to the pic I posted and MoCos site. Guess we are both right?
Ditto
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tjcaron wrote:
[[ Personally, I use Mobil1 75/90. ]]
Here's another recommendation for Mobil1 75w/90.
I just buy the quart bottle with the pointy cap, snip the end off the cap, and squirt the entire bottle into the transmission. Then just put the filler cap back on.
Checking the dipstick is optional.
Bike runs fine between changes.
Speaking of changes, for years and years I changed the transmission lubricant at the same interval as the primary fluid -- 5,000 miles.
But the tranny oil almost always came out looking the same as it went in.
So now I change it every 10,000...
[[ Personally, I use Mobil1 75/90. ]]
Here's another recommendation for Mobil1 75w/90.
I just buy the quart bottle with the pointy cap, snip the end off the cap, and squirt the entire bottle into the transmission. Then just put the filler cap back on.
Checking the dipstick is optional.
Bike runs fine between changes.
Speaking of changes, for years and years I changed the transmission lubricant at the same interval as the primary fluid -- 5,000 miles.
But the tranny oil almost always came out looking the same as it went in.
So now I change it every 10,000...