How often should you change transmission fluid in a Harley?
How often should I change the tranny oil in my Harley? According to the manufacturer’s service manual, you should change the engine oil at 5,000 miles. Primary oil should change at 10,000 miles, and trans fluid at 20,000 miles. A transmission oil change should happen every year.
What oil goes in a Harley transmission?
According to AMSOIL, the 20W-50 Synthetic V-Twin Motorcycle Oil is recommended for use in the engine, transmission, and primary chaincase of most Harleys (see our Motorcycle Product Guide for more information).
Can I use 75w90 in my Harley transmission?
It’s a synthetic gear oil. It will be just fine in the trans. I would recommend using gear oil in there over motor oil.
Can you use ATF in Harley transmission?
We submit that ATF is too thin for Harley primary use. It’s true that many Harley riders have had years of problem-free performance with ATF. We contend that a thicker oil will provide superior metal-to-metal wear protection. Chains and sprockets will last longer using a fluid with an appropriate viscosity.
How much oil does a Harley primary hold?
Fill the primary with oil Harley Davidson Softails require one quart of primary fluid.
How much oil does a 96 cubic inch Harley take?
The Twin Cam 96 is equipped with a newly designed oil pump assembly that provides 10-percent more flow and 23-percent more scavenging capacity than the Twin Cam 88. An integrated oil cooler adapter also improves performance of the oil pump. Oil capacity is 3-quarts.
What weight is Harley Davidson transmission oil?
In conclusion, 75W-140 can certainly be used in Harley-Davidson transmissions. We’re not sure that the quieter operation is worth the hotter operating temps and (arguably) stiffer shifting.
How much oil does a Harley 103 transmission take?
22-24* fluid oz
Q: How much fluid goes in my transmission? A: ‘Dry’ fluid capacity is 22-24* fluid oz for all Evo and Twin Cam88/103 Harley 5-speed and BAKER 6-speed transmissions from 1980-2006 (*except 2006 Dyna).
Can you use motor oil in 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.