What kind of fluid goes in a Harley primary?
What kind of fluid goes in a Harley primary?
Answer. You actually have a couple of choices for the primary drive. The optimum product would be Mobil 1 Racing™ 4T 10W-40 motorcycle oil, but it is also okay to use Mobil 1™ V-Twin 20W-50.
How much oil goes in a Harley-Davidson primary case?
It helps to use a funnel designed for a primary case. Harley Davidson Softails require one quart of primary fluid. Be sure to check your owner’s manual or the AMSOIL Product Guide for the correct primary oil capacity for your bike. Once you’ve filled the primary case with fluid, double check the fluid level visually.
How often should you change the primary oil on a Harley?
While some may recommend having different intervals for all 3 components, we like to change the oil in all 3 every time we do a change, which is typically every 3000-4000 miles. Consult your owner’s manual for recommended numbers, but the fresher you keep the oil, the better the bike will run.
Can I use gear oil in my Harley transmission?
Our answer: It is perfectly acceptable to use 75W-140 gear oil in Harley-Davidson transmissions.
What type of transmission fluid does a Harley Davidson use?
AMSOIL Offers Superior Protection And Performance
| AMSOIL Recommendations for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Flathead | Best | Secondary |
| Transmission | 20W-50 | MVT Synthetic V-Twin Transmission Fluid |
| Primary Chain Case | 20W-50 | MVP Synthetic V-Twin Primary Fluid |
| Ironhead – Evolution Sportsters / V-Rods | Best | Secondary |
Can you put an automatic transmission on a Harley?
You can turn your Harley into a semi-automatic by installing an auto clutch such as the Rekluse Auto Clutch. With this, you don’t need to focus on the clutch operation while riding. Also, you don’t have to hold the clutch lever while in stop-and-go traffic.
How much primary fluid does a Harley Road King need?
Assuming you have one of the “big bikes” such as Road King or Ultra with 88ci or greater, the book says 38oz.
Can I use 20w50 in Harley primary?
A particularly nice feature about AMSOIL 20W-50 Synthetic Motorcycle Oil is that it can be used in the engine, transmission and primary chaincase of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
