who's been having to add transmission fluid?
#1641
09-15-2017, 10:49 AM
The Outer primary needs to be removed as well as the comensator, not sure about the clutch pack or anything else. Dealer said couple hours labor.
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#1642
09-15-2017, 10:51 AM
I am only speculating here......maybe to check and make sure it was located correctly during the original build, cut correctly for the vent hole, etc. and yes the part number is the same, no revision or change in design from what I was told.
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#1643
09-15-2017, 10:54 AM
Unclear here. You mention "top cover gasket". Are you talking about the gasket for the transmission cover?
If that is indeed what you are referring to then that part may be a crucial fix in the migration issue. I mention this because several people on this forum have played with enlarging or elongating one of the vent holes in the original gasket with some success. If the MOCO was aware of this they might have ordered new gaskets to replace the OEM gaskets.
If that is indeed what you are referring to then that part may be a crucial fix in the migration issue. I mention this because several people on this forum have played with enlarging or elongating one of the vent holes in the original gasket with some success. If the MOCO was aware of this they might have ordered new gaskets to replace the OEM gaskets.
Yes the top cover gasket, like the old style rachet tops on the trans. The gasket that is mentioned in your post and the elongated hole fix mentioned as well. Funny but never heard back from that poster over there if his fix had worked completely or on a number of bikes......
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#1644
09-15-2017, 10:57 AM
#1645
09-15-2017, 03:53 PM
Club Member
Checking Transmission Fluid
So yesterday I checked my transmission fluid. I looked in the operators manual and it said to check the level with the motorcycle on the jiffy stand. I checked the service manual and it said the same thing. I check the fluid level this way and it wouldn't even touch the dip stick. So today I stopped by the dealer and talked to the service manager. He said he was pretty certain this is a misprint, that the level should be check with the bike upright as it was in previous years. So which is it guys, upright or on the side stand. It has always been upright before and the dip stick doesn't appear to be any longer than in previous years, so I'm leaning towards upright.
So if it is upright and you were to bring the level up to the full level while the bike is on the side stand I am pretty sure that there would probably be transmission fluid migrating to the primary. I am going to check the primary fluid when I get back to where my bike is and if there is migration it should be evident because I am using Redline tranny oil which is pink. Let you know what I find the first of the week.
So if it is upright and you were to bring the level up to the full level while the bike is on the side stand I am pretty sure that there would probably be transmission fluid migrating to the primary. I am going to check the primary fluid when I get back to where my bike is and if there is migration it should be evident because I am using Redline tranny oil which is pink. Let you know what I find the first of the week.
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#1646
09-15-2017, 04:06 PM
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#1647
09-15-2017, 04:07 PM
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So yesterday I checked my transmission fluid. I looked in the operators manual and it said to check the level with the motorcycle on the jiffy stand. I checked the service manual and it said the same thing. I check the fluid level this way and it wouldn't even touch the dip stick. So today I stopped by the dealer and talked to the service manager. He said he was pretty certain this is a misprint, that the level should be check with the bike upright as it was in previous years. So which is it guys, upright or on the side stand. It has always been upright before and the dip stick doesn't appear to be any longer than in previous years, so I'm leaning towards upright.
So if it is upright and you were to bring the level up to the full level while the bike is on the side stand I am pretty sure that there would probably be transmission fluid migrating to the primary. I am going to check the primary fluid when I get back to where my bike is and if there is migration it should be evident because I am using Redline tranny oil which is pink. Let you know what I find the first of the week.
So if it is upright and you were to bring the level up to the full level while the bike is on the side stand I am pretty sure that there would probably be transmission fluid migrating to the primary. I am going to check the primary fluid when I get back to where my bike is and if there is migration it should be evident because I am using Redline tranny oil which is pink. Let you know what I find the first of the week.
#1648
09-15-2017, 04:07 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
So yesterday I checked my transmission fluid. I looked in the operators manual and it said to check the level with the motorcycle on the jiffy stand. I checked the service manual and it said the same thing. I check the fluid level this way and it wouldn't even touch the dip stick. So today I stopped by the dealer and talked to the service manager. He said he was pretty certain this is a misprint, that the level should be check with the bike upright as it was in previous years. So which is it guys, upright or on the side stand. It has always been upright before and the dip stick doesn't appear to be any longer than in previous years, so I'm leaning towards upright.
So if it is upright and you were to bring the level up to the full level while the bike is on the side stand I am pretty sure that there would probably be transmission fluid migrating to the primary. I am going to check the primary fluid when I get back to where my bike is and if there is migration it should be evident because I am using Redline tranny oil which is pink. Let you know what I find the first of the week.
So if it is upright and you were to bring the level up to the full level while the bike is on the side stand I am pretty sure that there would probably be transmission fluid migrating to the primary. I am going to check the primary fluid when I get back to where my bike is and if there is migration it should be evident because I am using Redline tranny oil which is pink. Let you know what I find the first of the week.
Primary levels though...
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#1649
09-15-2017, 04:09 PM
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#1650
09-15-2017, 05:28 PM
Club Member
Well there is one sure way to find out, one of you need to drain your transmission and then add 28 oz. of fluid back in ( the amount stated in the service manual) and check to see if it reads full on the the dip stick when the bike is on the side stand. If not, stand it up straight and check it. If it reads full on the dip stick then we know straight up is correct. If it is suppose to be up straight and you're filling it on the side stand then it's being over filled and could easily migrate into the primary through the main shaft.