| 1. | Run motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temperature. | |
| 2. | Turn the OFF/RUN switch to off. Turn ignition off. | |
 WARNINGBe 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) NOTICE When draining or adding lubricant, do not allow dirt, debris or other contaminants to enter the engine. (00198a) | ||
| 3. | See Figure 1. Remove magnetic drain plug at bottom of primary chaincase. Drain primary chaincase. NOTE Dispose of lubricant in accordance with local regulations. | |
| 4. | Clean drain plug. If plug has accumulated much debris, inspect the condition of chaincase components. | |
| 5. | Install new O-ring on drain plug. | |
| 6. | Install drain plug back into primary chaincase cover. Tighten plug to 19–28.5 N·m (14–21 ft-lbs). | |
| 7. | See Figure 2. Remove five TORX screws with captive washers (3) to detach clutch inspection cover (2) from primary chaincase cover. | |
| 8. | Remove the seal (1). Wipe oil from groove in chaincase cover and mounting surface. | |
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) | ||
| 9. | Pour specified amount of lubricant through clutch inspection cover opening. Refer to Table 1. a. All except FXDLS: FORMULA+ TRANSMISSION AND PRIMARY CHAINCASE LUBRICANT b. FXDLS: SCREAMIN' EAGLE SYN3 FULL SYNTHETIC MOTORCYCLE LUBRICANT |
| 10. | Install clutch inspection cover and new seal: a. Thoroughly wipe all lubricant from cover mounting surface and groove in chaincase. b. See Figure 2. Position new seal (1) in groove in clutch inspection cover (2). Press each of the nubs on seal into the groove. The nubs retain seal in position. c. Insert screw with captive washer (3) through clutch inspection cover. Carefully thread it into the top cover screw hole. d. Start the remaining four screws with captive washers. e. See Figure 3. Alternately tighten screws to 9.5–12.2 N·m (84–108 in-lbs). |
Table 1. Primary Chaincase Lubricant Refill Capacity
CONDITION | CAPACITY | |
|---|---|---|
fl oz | L | |
Wet | 34 | 1.0 |
Dry * | 38 | 1.1 |
* Quantity after complete disassembly. | ||
Figure 1. Removing Chaincase Drain Plug
| 1 | Seal |
| 2 | Clutch inspection cover |
| 3 | Screw and captive washer (5) |
Figure 2. Clutch Cover (Typical)
Figure 3. Clutch Cover Tightening Sequence