1. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Check Transmission Lubricant → Transmission Filler Plug. Remove transmission filler plug/dipstick.
WARNING
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)
2. See Figure 1. Remove transmission drain plug. Drain transmission.
3. Clean and inspect drain plug and O-ring.
NOTICE
Do not over-tighten filler or drain plug. Doing so could result in a lubricant leak. (00200b)
4. Install drain plug with new O-ring. Tighten. Do not over-tighten.
Torque: 19–28.5 N·m (14–21 ft-lbs) Transmission drain plug
5. Fill the transmission with recommended Harley-Davidson lubricant. Refer to Maintenance and Lubrication → Check Transmission Lubricant → Recommended Transmission Lubricants.
Volume: 0.83 L (28 fl oz)
6. Check lubricant level. Add enough lubricant to bring the level between the add (A) and full (F) marks. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Check Transmission Lubricant.
7. Install filler plug/dipstick. Tighten.
Torque: 2.8–8.5 N·m (25–75 in-lbs) Transmission filler plug/dipstick
1Transmission drain plug and O-ring (left side)
2Engine oil drain plug
3Hex plug (do not remove)
Figure 1. Transmission Drain