NOTE
Check transmission fluid with the motorcycle at ambient temperature.
| 1. | Park motorcycle on a level surface on jiffy stand. | |
| 2. | See Figure 1. Remove transmission filler plug/dipstick. Wipe dipstick clean. | |
| 3. | Install filler plug/dipstick until O-ring contacts the case. Do not tighten. | |
| 4. | See Figure 2. Remove filler plug/dipstick. Check lubricant level on dipstick. | |
NOTICE Mixing mineral-based lubricants with SYN-3 in the transmission can damage the transmission. (00452b) | ||
| 5. | Proper oil level is between the Add (A) (1) and Full (F) (2) marks. Add only enough lubricant to bring level to between the A mark and the F marks. Refer to Table 1. | |
| 6. | Install filler plug/dipstick. Tighten to 2.8–8.5 N·m (25–75 in-lbs). |
Figure 1. Transmission Dipstick Location
| 1 | Add (A) |
| 2 | Full (F) |
Figure 2. Transmission Lubricant Level
Table 1. Transmission Lubricant
MODEL | LUBRICANT |
|---|---|
FXDLS | SCREAMIN' EAGLE SYN3 FULL SYNTHETIC MOTORCYCLE LUBRICANT. |
All except FXDLS | FORMULA+ TRANSMISSION AND PRIMARY CHAIN LUBRICANT |