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)
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)
4. See Chaincase Lubricant Level: Sportster Models. Verify that lubricant level (5) is even
with bottom of clutch diaphragm spring (1).
NOTE:
Add only enough of Harley-Davidson SPORT-TRANS FLUID (Part No. 98854-96 quart or
Part No. 98855-96 gallon) through clutch inspection cover opening until the lubricant
reaches the bottom of clutch diaphragm spring (1).
5. Install clutch inspection cover on primary cover using screws with washers removed in step
3. Tighten screws in a crosswise pattern to 84-108 in-lbs (9.5-12.2 Nm).
6. Start engine. Check for any lubricant leaks.
7. Turn engine off.