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08-09-2024, 05:44 AM

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Checked the transmission oil too and it's fine. It looked clearer than the primary's.

Sportsters have primary and transmission in the same oil.

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08-09-2024, 08:17 AM

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Sportsters have primary and transmission in the same oil.

No man, 2 different holes, 2 different volumes... at least on my model year.

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08-09-2024, 08:31 AM

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No man, 2 different holes, 2 different volumes... at least on my model year.

No, you have engine oil (~3 quarts), and primary chaincase-transmission oil (1 quart).. One quart lubricates the transmission, clutch plates, primary drive chain and sprockets.

Your 2003 motor is no different than my 1991, or a 2022 model.

John

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08-09-2024, 09:04 AM

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Agreed, we're saying the same thing. I phrased it bad, I I meant to say is:

Checked the transmission oil too and it's fine. It looked clearer than the engine's.

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08-09-2024, 09:17 AM

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Yep, that's why use of proper terminology is so important in helping to diagnose issues. It's probably the #1 issue that causes communications confusion.

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08-09-2024, 10:54 AM

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Yep, that's why use of proper terminology is so important in helping to diagnose issues. It's probably the #1 issue that causes communications confusion.

John

Yes, you are right, John, it's the big twins that have three oil holes and Sportster's have two.

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