Where does gear oil go in a Sportster?
Gear oil should go in the “other” hole to lubricate the Primary Chain / Clutch and Transmission compartment such as Formula + or “regular” gear oil WITHOUT friction modifiers due to possible premature slippage of the oil wetted clutch pack friction surfaces. :s (You must log in or sign up to reply here.)
What kind of oil does a Harley Davidson Sportster use?
Bubbie has you covered…the Sportster has “only” two “holes”…100% Synthetic oil may be used for the ENGINE to take advantage of the friction modifiers and higher temperature performance it’s purity advantage over “refined dino oil” which has some impurities dispersed within.
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…
What to do about transmission leak on a Harley Davidson?
BTW, it is an ’03 Ultra. First off, I would go to another dealer. He looks like he’s setting you up for a bigger bill than necessary. What you have to do it to clean the entire area well and see if you can locate the source of the leak.
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.
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.
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.