What primary oil does Harley recommend?
One of the best primary oils that you can use for Harley Davidson bikes is the Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 oil. You can also choose to use the Mobil 1 V-Twin 20W-50 oil. Either one of these two oils will do a great job of lubricating the primary drive of your Harley.
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.
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 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.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.)