HD maintenance tips (DYNA)

Oil:
Check fluid level with bike leaning on side stand, Unscrew the dipstick and wipe clean, re-install dipstick and screw in until it stops, unscrew and check level. 

For warm weather riding 40 degrees and above use 20w50, for temperatures under 40 degrees Harley Davidson recommends 10w40.   

When engine is warm fill to top of dipstick fill line, when filling a cold engine only fill til the cold mark, which is located a little over an inch further down the dipstick.

Primary Drive:
When changing primary drive fluid, remove the drain plug at the rear of the primary drive and drain existing fluid.
Remove the five screws holding the Clutch inspection plate on, refill using a funnel through the inspection opening. Clean and inspect the cover seal for dirt and check for damage. Replace cover.

Use only genuine Harley-Davidson FORMULA+ TRANSMISSION AND PRIMARY CHAINCASE LUBRICANT,

Part No. 99851-05 (quart)  Primary holds 32 ounces.

Transmission:
Remove the transmission fill plug with engine cold and resting on stand. wipe the dipstick clean, set the plug with attached dipstick inhole, do not tighten, remove to read. level should be between mark 1and mark 2 on dipstick. re-install fill plug and tighten to 25-75 in-lbs (2.8-8.5 Nm).


Fill the transmission with 32 oz. (0.95 liter) of GENUINE
Harley-Davidson FORMULA+ TRANSMISSION AND
PRIMARY CHAINCASE LUBRICANT, Part No. 99851-05

(quart).