09 Primary Capacity - is manual accurate?

glider · Oct 30th, 2009, 09:43 AM

There shouldn't be any problems if you fill with the required amount of oil stated in the owners manual or factory manual regardless of the older practices.

smitty901 · Oct 30th, 2009, 02:22 PM

Had a little time on my hands this morning so I rode over to dealer ship.
The shop manager Jason is straight up and knows HD no madder what some may say about so called steelers. I ask him to explain the Primary level and amount to add in the TC96 touring bikes.
"The bottom of the basket is the lowest level it should ever be, as long as the bike is straight up and level there is no reason you can not use that as your guide. 38 oz is the correct amount to add." Either way get your service done and ride.

Neilwillo · Oct 31st, 2009, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty901

Had a little time on my hands this morning so I rode over to dealer ship.
The shop manager Jason is straight up and knows HD no madder what some may say about so called steelers. I ask him to explain the Primary level and amount to add in the TC96 touring bikes.
"The bottom of the basket is the lowest level it should ever be, as long as the bike is straight up and level there is no reason you can not use that as your guide. 38 oz is the correct amount to add." Either way get your service done and ride.

Smitty,
thank you for taking the time to do this. 38 oz is the answer.

Neil

pops55 · Nov 1st, 2009, 09:56 AM

I changed my primary oil yesterday to get the syn3 out, After reading this thread I decided to see how much oil was in mine. I drained it and measured what was in there found 38oz. dealer put that in at the 1000 mile service. so I put 38oz back in.

Mark

smitty901 · Nov 1st, 2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pops55

I changed my primary oil yesterday to get the syn3 out, After reading this thread I decided to see how much oil was in mine. I drained it and measured what was in there found 38oz. dealer put that in at the 1000 mile service. so I put 38oz back in.

Mark

I know some may find this strange but any time I change oil or lube I measure what comes out.
Wife still wonders were that big nice fancy glass measurung cup she had went.

Jack Klarich · Nov 1st, 2009, 02:14 PM

I measured mine and found it a little low from dealer prep will add correct amount from now on

lionsm53 · Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:46 PM

34 ounces in mine drained out and 34 ounces put back in.
Put in Klotz "Synthetic Primary Chain Case Lubricant".
It says that it is a GL 5 and SAE 80W/90.
It says that it is "custom formulated for the Harley Davidson engine", and that it meets or exceeds all warranty requirements. It goes on to say that it "penetrates deep into chain rollers to loosen stiff links and extend chain and sprocket life. Hmmmm, interesting...

Oct 30th, 2009, 09:43 AM	#21
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: 09 Primary Capacity - is manual accurate? There shouldn't be any problems if you fill with the required amount of oil stated in the owners manual or factory manual regardless of the older practices. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Oct 30th, 2009, 02:22 PM	#22
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,018 My Mood:	Re: 09 Primary Capacity - is manual accurate? Had a little time on my hands this morning so I rode over to dealer ship. The shop manager Jason is straight up and knows HD no madder what some may say about so called steelers. I ask him to explain the Primary level and amount to add in the TC96 touring bikes. "The bottom of the basket is the lowest level it should ever be, as long as the bike is straight up and level there is no reason you can not use that as your guide. 38 oz is the correct amount to add." Either way get your service done and ride. __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Nov 1st, 2009, 09:56 AM	#24
pops55 Warming The Wheels Ride: 2009 Street Glide Join Date: Jul 11th, 2009 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 66 My Mood:	Re: 09 Primary Capacity - is manual accurate? I changed my primary oil yesterday to get the syn3 out, After reading this thread I decided to see how much oil was in mine. I drained it and measured what was in there found 38oz. dealer put that in at the 1000 mile service. so I put 38oz back in. Mark __________________ 09 Street Glide

Nov 1st, 2009, 02:14 PM	#26
Jack Klarich Community Star Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jax. Fl. Posts: 407 My Mood:	Re: 09 Primary Capacity - is manual accurate? I measured mine and found it a little low from dealer prep will add correct amount from now on

Nov 2nd, 2009, 11:46 PM	#27
lionsm53 Warming The Wheels Ride: 09 HD SG Join Date: Sep 13th, 2009 Posts: 62 My Mood:	Re: 09 Primary Capacity - is manual accurate? 34 ounces in mine drained out and 34 ounces put back in. Put in Klotz "Synthetic Primary Chain Case Lubricant". It says that it is a GL 5 and SAE 80W/90. It says that it is "custom formulated for the Harley Davidson engine", and that it meets or exceeds all warranty requirements. It goes on to say that it "penetrates deep into chain rollers to loosen stiff links and extend chain and sprocket life. Hmmmm, interesting...

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