General

NOTE

The chaincase lubricant level should be drained and refilled at specified intervals. Refer to Maintenance Scheduling → Regular Service Intervals → Regular Service Intervals: 2012 Touring Models.

Check Lubricant Level

1.	Ride motorcycle until engine is warmed up to normal operating temperature.
2.	Stand vehicle upright on a level surface, so that primary chaincase is level.
3.	See Figure 1. Remove clutch inspection cover from primary chaincase cover.
4.	Remove and discard seal ring from cover.
5.	If the fluid level is visible through the clutch inspection cover opening, it is adequate. If necessary, add enough of the recommended GENUINE Harley-Davidson lubricant until it is visible along the bottom portion of the clutch assembly. Refer to Table 1.
	NOTICE 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)
6.	Refer to Changing Chaincase Lubricant to install seal ring and clutch inspection cover.

Table 1. Recommended Lubricant

MODEL	LUBRICANT
All	FORMULA+ TRANSMISSION AND PRIMARY CHAIN LUBRICANT or SYN3 20W50 OIL

1	Clutch inspection cover
2	Screws with captive washer
3	Clutch cover torque sequence
4	Drain plug

Figure 1. Primary Chaincase Cover

Changing Chaincase Lubricant

NOTICE

When draining or adding lubricant, do not allow dirt, debris or other contaminants to enter the engine. (00198a)

1.	Ride motorcycle until engine is warmed to normal operating temperature.
2.	See Figure 1. Remove clutch inspection cover from primary chaincase cover.
3.	Remove drain plug and drain lubricant into suitable container. NOTE Dispose of chaincase lubricant in accordance with local regulations.
4.	Clean drain plug magnet. If magnet has accumulated excessive debris, inspect the condition of chaincase components.
5.	Inspect drain plug O-ring for cuts, tears or deterioration. Replace as necessary.
6.	Install drain plug and tighten to 19–28.5 N·m (14–21 ft-lbs).
7.	Pour 1.12 L (38 fl oz) of the recommended GENUINE Harley-Davidson lubricant through the clutch inspection cover opening. Refer to Table 1. NOTE Add 1.33 L (45 fl oz) only if the primary chaincase or primary chaincase cover has been removed.
	NOTICE 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) 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)
8.	Swab all lubricant from seal ring groove in clutch inspection cover and install new seal ring with nubs contacting ring groove walls.
9.	See Figure 1. Install clutch inspection cover. Tighten screws in the sequence shown to 9.5–12.2 N·m (84–108 in-lbs).