What kind of oil does a 2005 Sportster have?
I’ve found that the 2005 sportster has a 3.6 oil capacitie but can’t find how much primary fluid? I may have made a mistake here. I removed the 2 hex screws located above the shift peg and added 1 QT of primary/tranny fluid. I did this after speaking with someone on the phone from the local harley dealership.
How do you change transmission oil on a Sportster?
Ride the bike to heat up the transmission oil prior to draining. This will help the oil to drain completely. Remove the Sportster transmission oil drain plug using a 5/8 wrench and let the oil drain from the transmission. It is recommended that the motorcycle be straight and level and not leaning on the jiffy stand to ensure complete draining.
Where do you put primary oil in a Sportster?
ALL in one location, Filling thru primary behind the derby cover. For the engine, 20/50 Redline and a HD Sportster oil filter. (make sure the filter is for a 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.
What kind of oil does a Sportster Road King use?
Finished install on my brothers 06 883 custom for a new set of bars and cables. When I removed the primary cover I noticed the oil did not look like the primary oil in my road king. I know they are two different bikes but his oil looked more like a dark gray color instead of the clearish light tan color im used to seeing.
What kind of oil do you put in a Sportster engine?
I am a big fan of Redline oils and will put Redline 20w50 motorcycle oil into the engine. I would have been happy to go with Redline 75w90 gear oil in the primary but I don’t want to cause grief with the stator / yellow metals. From searching the forums it seems the only garanteed safe oil for the sportster primary is HD’s Formula +.
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 much fluid does a 2005 Sportster have?
It’s a 2005 883. Trying to change the fluids on my own for the first time. I don’t have the money to buy the book right now or I would. I’ve found that the 2005 sportster has a 3.6 oil capacitie but can’t find how much primary fluid?
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.
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.
What’s the correct torque for a Sportster transmission?
The correct torque specification is 14 – 21 ft-lbs (168 – 252 in-lbs). Insert the nozzle of a funnel into the primary chain inspection hole. Pouring slowly, pour approximately 1 qt of oil into the transmission. As you pour, watch the clutch inspection hole. Make sure that the oil level stays below the edge of the clutch inspection hole.
I’ve found that the 2005 sportster has a 3.6 oil capacitie but can’t find how much primary fluid? I may have made a mistake here. I removed the 2 hex screws located above the shift peg and added 1 QT of primary/tranny fluid. I did this after speaking with someone on the phone from the local harley dealership.
How much fluid can you put in a Sportster?
Yours is obviously a different year and may have a different spec. Prior to me actually reading the manual properly I used to put 32 ounces in because that’s what the manual said was the capacity.
The correct torque specification is 14 – 21 ft-lbs (168 – 252 in-lbs). Insert the nozzle of a funnel into the primary chain inspection hole. Pouring slowly, pour approximately 1 qt of oil into the transmission. As you pour, watch the clutch inspection hole. Make sure that the oil level stays below the edge of the clutch inspection hole.