Unscrew the drain plug from the bottom of the engine's primary chain and clutch case (left side), using a 5/8-inch socket and a socket wrench. Drain the Transmission Fluid into an oil pan.
Clean the drain plug's threads and tip with a shop towel. Pull the rubber O-ring off the drain plug and replace it with a new one. Screw the drain plug into the transmission and tighten it to 21 foot-pounds, using a torque wrench.
Fill the transmission with up to 1 qt.of 75W90 transmission oil. Remove the funnel and wipe away any spills with a shop towel. inspect the O-rings on the plate screws; replace if damaged. When replacing the gasket, plate and screws, take care to not over tighten them. The primary case aluminum is very soft and its threads are easy to strip.
You can use any SAE certified transmission fluid in your 1987 Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle. The manufacturer recommends that you never overfill the transmission fluid.
through the clutch inspection cover. The Primary and transmission share fluid.
Harley Sport-Trans Fluid if you can find it. I use it in mine religiously. Works great!
through the clutch inspection cover
1 quart of oil should do the trick
Your 1976 sportster holds one quart of fluid. I use HD Sportlube or HD PRI ANDTRANS LUBE, but in the olden days I used a 20 wt non detergent motor oil. This fluid lubes the clutches and transmission gears and primary chain.
have a 1976 CC FLH harley davidson need to whats the transmission fluid weight
You should only use Harley transmission fluid from the dealership. It's engineered by Harley for their transmissions.
5000
Use Harley trans Fluid or Harley Formula +
under the back of the primary. either feel around or look under the primary and you will see it. Sportsters use the same fluid for the trans and primary.
Every 5000 miles.