General

The transmission lubricant level should be checked monthly.

Refer to Maintenance Scheduling → Regular Service Intervals → Regular Service Intervals: 2011 Touring Models. The transmission should be drained and refilled with fresh lubricant at specified intervals.

NOTE

When checking the transmission lubricant level, the motorcycle should be leaning on the jiffy stand. If the motorcycle was recently moved or ridden, allow a short period of time to equalize lubricant level in the transmission compartments.

Check Lubricant Level

1.	Park motorcycle on its jiffy stand.
2.	See Figure 1. Remove the filler plug/dipstick and wipe off dipstick.
3.	See Figure 2. Place back in filler hole but do not thread in. (Filler plug/dipstick should rest on top of threaded hole.) Remove filler plug/dipstick and observe lubricant level. Level should be between the full and low marks on the 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) NOTICE When draining or adding lubricant, do not allow dirt, debris or other contaminants to enter the engine. (00198a)
4.	Add the recommended GENUINE Harley-Davidson lubricant as necessary. Refer to Table 1. Do not overfill or leakage may occur. The transmission fluid capacity is approximately 0.95 L (32 fl oz).
5.	Inspect O-ring for tears or damage. Replace if required. Wipe any foreign material from plug.
6.	Install filler plug/dipstick and tighten to 2.8–8.5 N·m (25–75 in-lbs).

Table 1. Recommended Lubricant

MODEL	LUBRICANT
All	FORMULA+ TRANSMISSION AND PRIMARY CHAIN LUBRICANT (Part No. 99851-05) or SYN3 20W50 OIL (Part No. 99824-03/00QT quart)

Figure 1. Transmission Filler Plug/Dipstick Location

1	Add
2	Fill

Figure 2. Transmission Filler Plug/Dipstick Lubricant Level

Changing Transmission Fluid

1.	See Figure 1. Remove the threaded filler plug/dipstick.
	NOTICE When draining or adding lubricant, do not allow dirt, debris or other contaminants to enter the engine. (00198a) 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 Maintenance and Lubrication → Changing Oil and Oil Filter → Oil Pan. Remove transmission drain plug (1) and drain lubricant into a suitable container. NOTE Dispose of transmission lubricant in accordance with local regulations.
3.	Inspect the drain plug O-ring for tears or damage. Replace if required. Wipe any foreign material from plug.
4.	Install drain plug and tighten to 19–28.5 N·m (14–21 ft-lbs). Fill the transmission with 0.95 L (32 fl oz) of the recommended GENUINE Harley-Davidson lubricant. Refer to Table 1. NOTE Do not overfill or leakage may occur. The transmission fluid capacity is approximately 0.95 L (32 fl oz).
5.	Install filler plug/dipstick and tighten to 2.8–8.5 N·m (25–75 in-lbs).
6.	Start engine and carefully check for oil leaks around drain plug.