What causes transmission wear on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
The transmission fluid reduces friction and heat inside your transmission. Any wear from metal or clutch material becomes mixed with the fluid and reduces its ability to lubricate. When this occurs, transmission wear will accelerate until shifting problems develop. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Sportster.
How often do you change transmission fluid on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Although you don’t need to change it as often as engine oil (5,000 miles), replacing the transmission fluid every 10,000 miles is recommended. Shorten the interval if your Sportster is ridden hard because the extra heat will deteriorate the fluid quicker.
What causes disengagement on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Disengagement problems are often caused by a maladjusted or binding clutch cable/linkage; although, sometimes the discs can get sticky or warped. Hold the clutch lever in and place the transmission in first gear with the bike at a standstill. There should be no engine power transferring to the rear wheel. Figure 1. Sportster clutch lever and cable.
How does shifting work on a Harley Davidson Sportster?
Adjustments can be made that often correct shifting problems without digging into the transmission. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Sportster (1986-2016). When you pull on the clutch lever, a cable is moved that’s connected to the clutch pack assembly beneath the primary cover.
The transmission fluid reduces friction and heat inside your transmission. Any wear from metal or clutch material becomes mixed with the fluid and reduces its ability to lubricate. When this occurs, transmission wear will accelerate until shifting problems develop. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Sportster.
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.
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.
What to do if you have a transmission leak in a Sportster?
Road test the Sportster to ensure the transmission shifts normally. When you’re done with the road test, check the transmission drain plug and clutch inspection cover for signs of leaks.
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.
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.
Adjustments can be made that often correct shifting problems without digging into the transmission. This article applies to the Harley Davidson Sportster (1986-2016). When you pull on the clutch lever, a cable is moved that’s connected to the clutch pack assembly beneath the primary cover.
When to replace a transmission on a Harley Davidson?
When you’re replacing your Harley Davidson transmission, it’s a big investment. So you want to make sure your new Harley transmission is built better than the one you’re replacing.
Disengagement problems are often caused by a maladjusted or binding clutch cable/linkage; although, sometimes the discs can get sticky or warped. Hold the clutch lever in and place the transmission in first gear with the bike at a standstill. There should be no engine power transferring to the rear wheel. Figure 1. Sportster clutch lever and cable.