Lift the bike on a stand that maintains a vertical stance (not resting on the kickstand). Remove the six bolts that hold on the derby cover to the primary case, found on the left hand side of the motorcycle. Be sure to have a new gasket ready on hand. Remove the derby cover making sure that the clutch spring does not fall off. Check the fluid level. A properly filled case will have just enough oil to cover the bottom teeth of the clutch.
engine and primary share the same oil on the 1976 sportster,due to engine oil sumps into primary.
how do you stop oil leaking from a 2000 sportster primary cover
Yes. Oil goes to both from primary.
The primary oil capacity for a 1993 Harley-Davidson Sportster is approximately 1 quart (about 1 liter). It's important to use the correct type of oil, typically a primary chain case oil or a specific motorcycle oil recommended by the manufacturer. Always check the owner's manual for precise specifications and maintenance recommendations.
HD makes a weight of oil they call "Sport-Trans" that is made for use in the Sportster primary. Or, you can use any 30W non-detergent oil.
The transmission and crankcase are one piece on a Sportster.
Transmission 1qt Primary 1qt
The '99 Sportster uses three quarts of engine oil, and one quart of Sport-Trans in the Primary/Transmission.
40 oz.
The oil drain plug is at the bottom of the oil tank (for engine). Bottom rear of primary case for primary & transmission.
Your machine uses one quart of H-D "Sport-Trans" type oil in the primary.
20/50