1. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Check Transmission Lubricant → Transmission Lubricant Level. 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. Drain transmission oil.
a. See Figure 2. Locate transmission oil drain plug and O-ring (1).
b. See Figure 1. Rotate transmission oil drain plug counterclockwise to open (2) position.
c. Remove drain plug.
d. Allow oil to drain completely.
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 transmission drain plug with O-ring.
NOTE
Inspect drain plug O-ring. Replace, if damaged. Lubricate O-ring with transmission lubricant.
a. See Figure 1. Place transmission oil drain plug in position open (2).
b. Rotate transmission oil drain plug clockwise to position close (1).
5. Fill the transmission with recommended Harley-Davidson lubricant. Refer to Maintenance and Lubrication → Check Transmission Lubricant → Recommended Lubricant.
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 → Transmission Lubricant Level.
7. Install filler plug/dipstick. Tighten.
Torque: 2.8–8.5 N·m (25–75 in-lbs) Transmission filler plug/dipstick
1Close
2Open
Figure 1. Drain Plug Orientation
1Transmission drain plug and O-ring
2Engine oil drain plug
Figure 2. Transmission Drain Plug