How do you check the transmission fluid on a Harley Davidson Softail?
Straddle your Harley and hold it level, off the side stand, for 20 to 30 seconds. Remove the transmission dipstick and wipe it clean before reinserting it into the block. Do not screw it in. Insert the dipstick until the top of the threads is resting on top of the hole to check the transmission fluid in a Harley.
How do you change the fluid in a Softail?
Place a funnel into the fill plug hole and pour 22 oz. (650 milliliters) or 32 oz. (946 milliliters) of fluid into the transmission (differs by year). Different year models use different methods to check the fluid level.
Is there a good way to check transmission fluid?
Checking transmission fluid. Is there a good way for one person to check transmission fluid? I mean checking motor oil is easy because you put down the jiffy stand, hop off your bike and check your oil level after a minute or two. But the transmission and primary (which I seldom check) is another story.
How to check transmission fluid in a V-twin?
Get on the bike and level it up-right for 20-30 seconds. Put it back on a stand and check the level. I just take out the dipstick, wipe it clean and put it back (resting on top of the threads – not screwing it back in). Get on the bike and level it up-right for 20-30 seconds. Put it back on a stand and check the level. Click to expand…
What should the fluid level be on a sealed transmission?
The manual states that the fluid must be below 104°F for proper level checking. If you check this transmission when it’s hot, the expanded fluid will spill out of the check plug hole and the transmission will be low of fluid if you immediately reinstall the plug!
Place a funnel into the fill plug hole and pour 22 oz. (650 milliliters) or 32 oz. (946 milliliters) of fluid into the transmission (differs by year). Different year models use different methods to check the fluid level.
Checking transmission fluid. Is there a good way for one person to check transmission fluid? I mean checking motor oil is easy because you put down the jiffy stand, hop off your bike and check your oil level after a minute or two. But the transmission and primary (which I seldom check) is another story.
Get on the bike and level it up-right for 20-30 seconds. Put it back on a stand and check the level. I just take out the dipstick, wipe it clean and put it back (resting on top of the threads – not screwing it back in). Get on the bike and level it up-right for 20-30 seconds. Put it back on a stand and check the level. Click to expand…
What happens if there is too much transmission fluid in a Harley?
Too much or too little transmission fluid can seriously damage your Harley and the damage will happen before the transmission tells you something is wrong by making noise or feeling “off.” You don’t have to be a mechanic to check the transmission fluid in a Harley because the steps are easy to follow.