How many quarts does a Sportster 883 take?
The Sportster uses 3.6 quarts of oil.
How do you change transmission fluid in an 883 Sportster?
Add fresh transmission fluid into the primary through the derby cover hole. Continue to fill the primary until the transmission fluid level rises to the base of the round clutch assembly. Install the derby cover and its gasket onto the primary cover.
What kind of oil does an 883 Sportster use?
Unlike its larger brethren, Harley-Davidson’s 883 Sportster employs a smaller motor that houses two separate fluids rather than three. The first, engine oil, is kept in an oil tank that facilitates an easy oil change.
Where does H-D fluid go in a Sportster?
According to the Sportster maintenance book, the fluid level should not go above the bottom of the clutch diaphragm spring. Some Sportster owners I know don’t remove the inspection cover, and just replaced the drained fluid with 32 ounces of H-D transmission fluid.
Is it OK to use automatic transmission fluid in a Harley?
As for the use of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in Harley primary chaincases, we have heard that some riders do this, but we do not recommend this option. Again, let’s look at actual viscosity numbers to back this up. The viscosity of a typical ATF at 100°C is 7.5 centistokes.
Add fresh transmission fluid into the primary through the derby cover hole. Continue to fill the primary until the transmission fluid level rises to the base of the round clutch assembly. Install the derby cover and its gasket onto the primary cover.
Unlike its larger brethren, Harley-Davidson’s 883 Sportster employs a smaller motor that houses two separate fluids rather than three. The first, engine oil, is kept in an oil tank that facilitates an easy oil change.
As for the use of automatic transmission fluid (ATF) in Harley primary chaincases, we have heard that some riders do this, but we do not recommend this option. Again, let’s look at actual viscosity numbers to back this up. The viscosity of a typical ATF at 100°C is 7.5 centistokes.
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?