How often should you change the transmission fluid in a Harley Davidson?
Oil changes as per Owners manual every 5k Miles, Tranny and Primary every 10K. If you ride it more you’ll be changing it more often.
How do you change transmission fluid on a Harley Davidson?
Wipe off the area around the drain opening and then screw the drain plug back in. Torque the plug to 14 to 21 ft/lb. Now clean any oil that spilled over the frame, exhaust etc. Moving to the top, refill the transmission with 20 to 24 ounces of lubricant.
Where is the transmission drain plug on a Dyna?
Unscrew the transmission housing’s drain plug, using a 5/8-inch socket. On Softails, the drain plug is found between the rear shocks; Dyna and Touring models have drain plugs under the left side of the engine’s oil pan. Replace the drain plug’s O-ring, then screw it into place after the oil has drained.
What’s the best way to drain transmission fluid?
In order to make sure your transmission drains thoroughly, the bike should be a vertical position rather than leaned over on its side stand. If you don’t have a lift, have a helper hold the bike, or use other means to assure complete drainage.
How do you check the transmission fluid level?
When reading the transmission fluid level, just rest the dipstick into the fill hole without screwing it all the way in. Remember to check the level with the bike in a vertical orientation, not on the side stand. Avoid over-filling the transmission, which may cause operational problems or loss of fluid from the vent.
What’s the difference between a transmission flush and a drain and fill?
When doing a transmission fluid flush, the concept is to get all of the old fluid out at once and simply replace it with new fluid. With a drain and fill, you are only removing about half of the fluid from the transmission via the drain bolt, replacing it, and then adding the same amount of new fluid that came out.
Wipe off the area around the drain opening and then screw the drain plug back in. Torque the plug to 14 to 21 ft/lb. Now clean any oil that spilled over the frame, exhaust etc. Moving to the top, refill the transmission with 20 to 24 ounces of lubricant.
In order to make sure your transmission drains thoroughly, the bike should be a vertical position rather than leaned over on its side stand. If you don’t have a lift, have a helper hold the bike, or use other means to assure complete drainage.
When reading the transmission fluid level, just rest the dipstick into the fill hole without screwing it all the way in. Remember to check the level with the bike in a vertical orientation, not on the side stand. Avoid over-filling the transmission, which may cause operational problems or loss of fluid from the vent.