How much oil do u put in your primary

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May 25, 2014 | 08:47 PM

#11

RussH

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Oil expands when it gets hot, 32 oz is good for me.

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May 25, 2014 | 08:55 PM

#12

FenderGuy53

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38 fluid ounces (1.2 quarts)

May 25, 2014 | 09:13 PM

#13

Weavr99FLHT

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As much as it needs

May 25, 2014 | 09:57 PM

#14

07JakeelwoodHD

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I was also told only to add 32oz by HD the guy at the parts counter look at me like I crazy when I told him I wanted 2qts because the bike needed 38oz..That why I decided to see what other people were doing..

May 25, 2014 | 10:19 PM

#15

turnerbend

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I put 1 quart (32oz) in when I changed it last year. Checked it on the gauge today, still 1 quart.

May 25, 2014 | 10:57 PM

#16

Bingee

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One quart is fine. It's just not all that critical to have the exact 38oz. In fact, a little less helps get it into neutral easier.

May 25, 2014 | 11:03 PM

#17

Bumpandrun

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I change it every 3500 when I do oil. Let both drain overnite dump one quart of cheap ATF in prim and it shifts like a dream for 2.75 it works with wet clutches well

May 25, 2014 | 11:19 PM

#18

Tedjay

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I followed the manual and put in 38 oz when I changed it today. This is the first time I changed it myself. Dealer did previous servicing but thought I'd give it a try this time.