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Old May 19, 2014 | 08:43 PM
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'05 RK ......I changed all of my fluids today, unfortunately I transposed the fluids amounts and put 32oz in the transmission instead of the required 24oz...any damage caused or possible problems I should look for?

I took my bike for a ride, doesn"t seem to be bother by it.
 
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Old May 19, 2014 | 08:48 PM
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The excess fluid will vent overboard once you get it hot. Any way to stick a syringe with plastic tubing in the fill hole and suck out 8 oz's?
 
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Originally Posted by giacomo56
'05 RK ......I changed all of my fluids today, unfortunately I transposed the fluids amounts and put 32oz in the transmission instead of the required 24oz...any damage caused or possible problems I should look for? Look for a quart measuring cup...drain out the excess....no big deal..

I took my bike for a ride, doesn"t seem to be bother by it.
drain the excess..
 
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Turkey baster ought to do it.
 
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Turkey baster ought to do it.
Turkey baster is how I remove excess fluid. Go get one from Walmart. Don't use your wifes / girlfriends turkey baster. They will get mad at you.
 
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I've used the pump from a shampoo bottle.
 
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If you have one of these it will do it has a measured catch bottle
Mityvac Vacuum Pump - Save on Mityvac Pumps at Harbor Freight!
 
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I've used the pump from a shampoo bottle.
Agreed, I keep a pump from an old Windex bottle in my tool box.
Works very well and costs nothing.

Whatever method you use, get the excess out of there.
 
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