883 question

chopit · Jun 20th, 2009, 12:53 AM

I ordered my service manual and just waiting for it to get here. i need to change my tranny fluid before that tho does anyone have a 2001 883 that knows how much fluid to add?

fin_676 · Jun 20th, 2009, 06:29 PM

Make sure its a correct fluid for a Sportster transmission as also does the primary and clutch
capacities 32 us oz / 946 ml / 33.3 imp.oz

Brian

chopit · Jun 21st, 2009, 02:08 PM

aright thank you

NEWHD74FAN · Jun 21st, 2009, 03:27 PM

Chopit - you might want to check out this link to help you do the deed!

http://www.hdtalking.com/oil_related...il_change.html

Old legend · Jun 30th, 2009, 02:50 AM

And make sure you put the correct type of oil into the tranny. Look that up in the owners manual, or you could go to the dealer and they can advise you as to what type to use. Generally the dealer will tell you the HD oil.

Jayson459 · Jun 30th, 2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old legend

And make sure you put the correct type of oil into the tranny. Look that up in the owners manual, or you could go to the dealer and they can advise you as to what type to use. Generally the dealer will tell you the HD oil.

Never listened to the Dealer used Amsoil 20W50 for everything on my Sportster and never had any worries...

fin_676 · Jun 30th, 2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayson459

Never listened to the Dealer used Amsoil 20W50 for everything on my Sportster and never had any worries...

the sportster transmission oil lubes both the gear box and the primary and as such requires a specially formulated oil
so use the correct oil as a new gearbox is not cheep

Brian

Jun 20th, 2009, 12:53 AM	#1
chopit Start The Engine Ride: 2001 chopped sportster Join Date: Jun 19th, 2009 Posts: 28	883 question I ordered my service manual and just waiting for it to get here. i need to change my tranny fluid before that tho does anyone have a 2001 883 that knows how much fluid to add?

Jun 20th, 2009, 06:29 PM	#2
fin_676 Moderators Ride: 1992 Softail Custom Join Date: Dec 21st, 2008 Location: Banffshire,Scotland Posts: 452 My Mood:	Re: 883 question Make sure its a correct fluid for a Sportster transmission as also does the primary and clutch capacities 32 us oz / 946 ml / 33.3 imp.oz Brian

Jun 21st, 2009, 02:08 PM	#3
chopit Start The Engine Ride: 2001 chopped sportster Join Date: Jun 19th, 2009 Posts: 28	Re: 883 question aright thank you

Jun 21st, 2009, 03:27 PM	#4
NEWHD74FAN Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 3,716 My Mood:	Re: 883 question Chopit - you might want to check out this link to help you do the deed! http://www.hdtalking.com/oil_related...il_change.html __________________ Please stop by the "Self Help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<<

Jun 30th, 2009, 02:50 AM	#5
Old legend Start The Engine Ride: 2000 883C Join Date: Jun 30th, 2009 Posts: 20 My Mood:	Re: 883 question And make sure you put the correct type of oil into the tranny. Look that up in the owners manual, or you could go to the dealer and they can advise you as to what type to use. Generally the dealer will tell you the HD oil.

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