Do you need primary oil change on Softail Harley?
Bob walks us through Harley primary oil change on Dyna and Softail models noting Primary Chain Adjustment is not longer need on TC 96, 103 and 110. Remove the drain plug, derby cover and let drain.
What kind of oil does a Harley Davidson use?
Update: AMSOIL now offers dedicated fluid for Harley Davidson primary chain-cases and transmissions. These are called AMSOIL V-Twin Primary Oil and AMSOIL V-Twin Transmission Oil.
What to do if you have primary oil leak on Harley?
Remove all of the primary chain case cover bolts with a ratchet and Allen driver. Pull out on the cover to separate it from the inner chain case. Scrape the old gasket material off of the gasket surfaces with a gasket scraper. Wipe the inside of the cover clean with a shop rag.
Where do you change the primary fluid on a Harley Davidson?
The primary fluid should touch the bottom of the clutch plate. Finally, replace the primary cover. After hand-tightening each bolt, use a torque wrench and T27 torque bit to tighten them to the proper setting. Your torque wrench should be set at 84-108 inch-pounds of torque.
Update: AMSOIL now offers dedicated fluid for Harley Davidson primary chain-cases and transmissions. These are called AMSOIL V-Twin Primary Oil and AMSOIL V-Twin Transmission Oil.
Do you check Harley oil when bike on kickstand or?
You need to check oil while bike is upright on a level surface. I believe from 05′ and earlier the MOCO designed their softail dip sticks to read the level while the bike is on the jiffy stand.
How do you check the oil level on a Harley?
U check the level by removing the derby cover with the bike level and filling the primary with chain case fluid til it comes to the bottom edge of the diaphragm spring. U can see it with a flashlight
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.
Can a primary drive be removed from a Softail?
This time we are working on a 2002 Softail. We are removing the drive so that we can remove the transmission and motor as we make our way to stripping this m/c down to its bare frame. With the primary oil already drained; begin by removing anything that will hinder the removal of the inner & outer primary.
How to change the oil in a Harley Davidson primary chaincase?
Remove the drain bolt O-ring and wipe the bolt threads and tip with a shop rag. Slip a new O-ring onto the bolt, then coat the O-ring with Harley-Davidson Formula+ Primary Chaincase Fluid. Screw the drain bolt into the primary chaincase by hand.
How do you change the primary cover on a Harley Davidson?
Set the primary cover aside. Slide your drain pan in place, then use the 5/ 8-inch socket and socket wrench to loosen the drain plug. Remove it the rest of the way by hand so it doesn’t fall into the drain pan. Next, replace the gasket on the primary case cover. You should be able to pull the old one right out.
How do you change primary fluid on a Harley Davidson Softail?
Start it by hand and then snug it up with a socket wrench and 5/8-inch socket. Set the torque wrench to 14-21 foot-pounds of torque and tighten the plug. It helps to use a funnel designed for a primary case. Harley Davidson Softails require one quart of primary fluid.
How much primary oil do you need for a Harley Davidson Softail?
Set the torque wrench to 14-21 foot-pounds of torque and tighten the plug. It helps to use a funnel designed for a primary case. Harley Davidson Softails require one quart of primary fluid. Be sure to check your owner’s manual or the AMSOIL Product Guide for the correct primary oil capacity for your bike.
How do you change the oil in a softail motorcycle?
Take your Softail for a brief, 10-minute ride. Shift through all five gears, six for newer Softail models, while riding at a moderate pace. Park the motorcycle on its side stand, once you return, and let it cool for 10 minutes. Place an oil drain pan below the primary chaincase on the left side of the engine.
Remove the drain bolt O-ring and wipe the bolt threads and tip with a shop rag. Slip a new O-ring onto the bolt, then coat the O-ring with Harley-Davidson Formula+ Primary Chaincase Fluid. Screw the drain bolt into the primary chaincase by hand.