Harley Sportster Maintenance Video Part 2

[nabeelwali]

According to my research 75W90 grade oil one should be using for transmission especially in regions where the weather is warm and 20W50 for cold regions of the world. 75W90 being more viscous, it thins down less when the engine temperature goes up which results in smooth gear changing and less heating.

[motorhead1]

When you use a thread lubricant like anti seize, you lower the friction created by the threads. If you torque the bolts to manufacturer specs, than you end up over tightening the bolts. The bolt threads get damaged when people either cross thread or over tighten the bolts. Some manufacturers will give torques specs to use when using a lubricant like anti seize, but I don't think Harley Davidson does, and I don't believe they recommend using anti seize.

[nabeelwali]

Could you please tell me what is the alternate transmission lubricant instead of Harley Davidson Syn3? I live in a country where HD doesn't have any outlets. Also what would be the transmission oil grade for a very hot country? Thank you.

[motorhead1]

@nabeelwali Do a search online for Harley Transmission Oil. My HD manual for the Road Glide doesn't mention an alternative transmission fluid, but I found some websites online that gives suggestions. Also look at the Amsoil website. They have a look-up app you can use for your make/model motorcycle. I think they recommend using their 20W-50 synthetic oil in the engine, primary and transmission.

[justentime77]

Thanks' for posting these videos! Always easier to understand something when you can watch somebody actually doing it.

[maxx0xxam]

you loosened the clutch cable but never explained how to adjust it back again.

[MrRcheek]

 Why the Gloves?

[Trackerdogslover10]

Be nice for the clutch cable if he showed how to tighten the cable back up and the torque specs he used on the side covers.. Still a good vid

[IronFox102]

@Trackerdogslover10

I realize your post is 4 months old, but to re-tighten the cable you do the opposite of what you did to loosen it. You spin the really long nut back down to where it was and bring the set- nut back down with it and tighten them back together where they started.

[CeletenteFan223]

@IronFox102 thanks for you videos, expanding on the retightening of the clutch cable, how do you where to return it too? Do you just tighten it until you remove all the slack?

[CeletenteFan223]

@IronFox102 I found it in the manual pg118 12. Check the free play as follows: a. At the inline cable adjuster, turn the adjuster away from the locknut until free play is eliminated at the clutch hand lever. b. Pull the clutch cable end away from the clutch lever, then turn the clutch cable adjuster to obtain the free play (Figure 50) of 1/16" to 1/8". c. When the adjustment is correct, tighten the clutch inline cable jam nut and slide the rubber boot over the cable adjuster.

[swestonj]

Hi, great video. One issue I had with adjusting my Primary chain, was how to measure the 1/2 free play required in that maintenance window. Can you do a short demo or reply on how you measure the free play for the primary chain?

Thx

[BabeaFelipaea816]

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[mrkenster007]

who much torque on the cover screws?

[cscheatum]

How many pounds did you set your torque wrench at?

[skwiddjergensen]

Finally, a real maintenance knowledgeable video that respects the stock machine.

[penna171980]

sweet torque wrench!!

[curiousity13]

how bout one for old iron heads, perhaps an 81'

[weldon0m]

works the same on my 89 XLH  ...SWEET

[ssteveo68]

great stuff. thanks

[ushouldntjudgeme]

uh oh, what do we do when the case threads get stripped from the cover bolts? heli-coil or drill, tap and go to the next size larger? Good Video!

[tinpan11]

You didn't mention puting on the new O-ring on the primary cover .

[juggalox13x]

ok so what did you mean when you said that screw lightly 'seats'?

[zackrowe1]

@juggalox13x barely starts//catches

[kickstand72]

got a 72 xlch need to know or b shown how to install a starter tired of kickin

[starlight332mcrxD]

cut and dry! great info!

[LOZBRY]

BILL VID IAM LEARNING A LOT CHEARS,LOZ

[OutlawIncorporated]

I just got an '02 883, and really needed this info on servicing the bike.

Totally to the point without any extraneous bs, and free of charge.

I Thank You from the bottom of my heart.

M C T

[weldon0m]

thanks for video my friend....cheers mark

[SparkZ1420]

i jus put tranny fluid n a 02' 883, and when i put everything back, and adjusted the clutch, after seeing if the clutch would work. It acted like it wasnt engaging, why?