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Capacity of Primary in 103

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by dmassey, May 20, 2013.

  1. dmassey

    dmassey Active Member

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    Any body get strange looks or a semi argument from folks when you try to tell them the the 103 Primary holds a bit more (6 ozs. more) that the other Primary cases. Every time I buy the oil, the sales guys say only a quart and I have to tell them that , no the manual says 1.12 quarts or 38 ounces. It's always news to them. But that is what it takes to bring thhe level to the lip of the case.
    Danny
    dmassey, May 20, 2013
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    I wonder if that extra 6 ozs. really makes any difference. Then again, maybe the guys at the dealership don't feel like opening another bottle of oil just for 6 ozs. more LOL.
    joshbob, May 21, 2013
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    I brought the level up to where the oil touched the clutch pack and the belt better.
    dmassey, May 21, 2013
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    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    I always have a second bottle I use and fill it just as you did. Just be sure you don't add to much.
    FLHTbiker, May 21, 2013
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    my service manual says 1.40 qt...approx
    Sleepy, May 21, 2013
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    Thanks guys for the follow-up. I reckon we all can't be crazy..........:)
    Danny
    dmassey, May 22, 2013
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    wet or dry.... if that's what da book says dats what ya doez.

    Have to check my manual on the 110 see what it says..
    hotroadking, May 22, 2013
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    Went from 32oz to 38 oz....I don't think another 3/4 cup of oil is going to raise the oil level up very much over the volume of the primary....good way to sell 2 quarts for a service though:)...As long the chain is in the oil a bit sloshing it around,I don't think you have to be that exact...YMMV:D
    Lucifer, May 22, 2013
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