How much oil does a Sportster primary take?

Insert the nozzle of a funnel into the primary chain inspection hole. Pouring slowly, pour approximately 1 qt of oil into the transmission. As you pour, watch the clutch inspection hole. Make sure that the oil level stays below the edge of the clutch inspection hole.

How much oil does a 99 Sportster take?

Although capacity of the engine is 3.5 quarts, you only use 3 quarts when replacing oil.

How much fluid goes in the primary?

The primary is only supposed to be filled up to the BOTTOM of the clutch spring. Start with one QT and add little by little until the level reaches the bottom of the shiny ring at the bottom of the clutch pack housing.

How do you check the primary fluid on a Harley Davidson Sportster?

Look through the derby cover port, located under the primary housing you just pulled off. Take note of the transmission fluid level. It should be level with the bottom of the clutch assembly.

How do you check the primary fluid on a Sportster?

Look through the derby cover port, located under the primary housing you just pulled off. Take note of the transmission fluid level. It should be level with the bottom of the clutch assembly. Add transmission fluid if the level is below this.

What oil do I use in a Harley primary?

You actually have a couple of choices for the primary drive. The optimum product would be Mobil 1 Racing™ 4T 10W-40 motorcycle oil, but it is also okay to use Mobil 1™ V-Twin 20W-50.

How often do you change the oil on a Sportster?

Sportster Transmission Oil Change. After the 1000 mile check-up, the Sportster transmission oil is changed every 10,000 miles. Changing the transmission fluid is a straight forward procedure, and for about $10.00 in parts, is a much cheaper solution than bringing it to the dealer.

How much fluid does a 2005 Sportster have?

It’s a 2005 883. Trying to change the fluids on my own for the first time. I don’t have the money to buy the book right now or I would. I’ve found that the 2005 sportster has a 3.6 oil capacitie but can’t find how much primary fluid?

Where to put primary lubricant in Sportster transmission?

Using a funnel, pour 32 ounces (one bottle) of Harley Davidson Transmission and Primary Chaincase Lubricant into the primary chain inspection hole. According to the Sportster maintenance book, the fluid level should not go above the bottom of the clutch diaphragm spring.

What causes primary oil to burn up on Sportster?

Using a TC oil filter will burn up the sportster motor) As far as the sport primary/tranny/clutch lube color, It may be due to the type of oil used? and OR in need of Changing. Check the primary chain free play, as it may cause the color of the oil IF the chain IS too loose and rubbing inside the aluminum housing…