the clutch inspection cover opening. Refer to Recommended Primary Chaincase
Lubricant.
NOTE:
Add 45 fl. oz. 1.33 liters only if the primary chaincase or primary chaincase cover has been
removed.
Do not overfill the primary chaincase with lubricant.
Overfilling can cause rough clutch engagement,
incomplete disengagement, clutch drag and/or difficulty in
finding neutral at engine idle. (00199b)
Be sure that no lubricants or fluids get on tires, wheels or
brakes when changing fluid. Traction can be adversely
affected, which could result in loss of control of the
motorcycle and death or serious injury. (00047d)
9. Swab all lubricant from seal ring groove in clutch inspection cover and install new seal ring
with nubs contacting ring groove walls.
10. See Primary Chaincase Cover. Install clutch inspection cover. Tighten screws in the
sequence shown to 84 108 in lbs (9.5 12.2 Nm).
11. Connect battery negative cable. Tighten to 60 70 in lbs (6.8 7.9 Nm).
Checking Drive Belt Deflection
NOTE:
Always use BELT TENSION GAUGE HD 35381 A to measure belt deflection. Do not rely on
"feel" as this can result in belts that are under tensioned. Loose belts will fail due to "ratcheting"
(jumping a tooth).
Check deflection:
At every scheduled service interval.
With transmission in neutral.
At loosest spot in belt.
With motorcycle at room temperature.
With motorcycle upright and rear wheel off the ground or on jiffy stand without rider or
luggage.
To prevent accidental vehicle start up, which could cause
death or serious injury, disconnect negative ( ) battery
cable before proceeding. (00048a)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. See Battery.
2. Remove left side saddlebag.
3. Slide O ring on gauge toward 0 lbs 0 kg mark.
4. See Checking Belt Deflection. Fit cradle against bottom of belt midway between
transmission sprocket and rear sprocket.
5. Push upward on knob until O ring slides to the 10 lbs 4.5 kg mark on the tool and compare
