Primary Fill Level ?

[hapbob]

Primary Fill Level
I read in my manual to fill level till I see it? I filled it through the cover removed hole and I can see it...but it is still about 1/2 inch below the lip of the hole? Doesn't seem very exact as far as proper level? Comments.

 

[1fltri4me]

I beleive its 38 oz.

 

[PigSnot]

Click link below to see previous postings on subject by Glider, and is the Tip I go by. I've found if overfilled the clutch drags on cold startup to the point is will lunge forward if not in neutral and is difficult to push back out of parking spot.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s45/bills985/Starterdrivefill.jpg

Filling Primary/Trans Oil - Archive - Harley Davidson Community

 

[blkjac]

What year?

 

[glider]

38 ounces or to the bottom of the clutch pack with the bike upright and level.

Filling Primary/Trans Oil - Harley Davidson Community

 

[hapbob]

It's a 2008

The bottom of Clutch Basket ?

In pigsnot/Glider Picture my Clutch area looks different without the Primary cover off.
So Mine is touching the botoom of the same area I guess...A few onces won't be a big deal either way I guess...If the clutch asct goofy I will drain a bit out.
Thanks

 

[glider]

A few ounces difference can indeed make a difference with clutch drag and ease of shifting. In the 2008 bikes it is 38 ounces or measure what comes out to be sure.
Your bike will look different than the one in the pic being an older softail but the principle is the same anyhow for both to the bottom of the clutch basket.

 

[Iceman24]

Just did my oil change(s) when winterizing 09 SG & primary was exactly 38oz to the clutch basket (like glider's pic/recommendation). Sounds like you're right there - just make sure the bike's level.

 

[blkjac]

Manual calls for 45 oz

 

[glider]

Manual calls for 45 oz

Turn the book over :lolrolling

No more than 38 at the MOST.