2005 PDI: Sportster Models 5-5
LUBRICATION SYSTEM 5.3
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check engine oil level in oil tank at least once every 500 miles
(800 km). Check level more frequently if engine uses more oil
than normal or if vehicle is operated under harsh conditions.
Oil tank capacity is 3.6 quarts (U.S.) (3.4 liters). Refer to
Owner’s Manual for recommended engine oil viscosity.
NOTE
It will be necessary to check engine oil with motorcycle lean-
ing on jiffy stand.
1. Run engine until engine oil is at normal operating tem-
perature. Turn engine off.
2. Remove filler cap from oil tank on right side of vehicle.
a. Press straight down on filler cap and release. Cap
will pop up.
b. Pull up on filler cap while turning counterclockwise
one-quarter turn as if unscrewing filler cap.
3. Wipe attached dipstick clean.
NOTE
See Figure 5-6. Note that dipstick has a wide slot and a nar-
row slot and can only be inserted in oil tank one way.
4. Insert dipstick into tank. Press down on filler cap while
turning clockwise one-quarter turn as if screwing filler
cap into tank. When filler cap “snaps” slightly, it is fully
seated.
5. See Figure 5-7. Remove filler cap again and check warm
oil level on dipstick. Dipstick has two marks. If oil level in
tank is at or below lower mark, add one quart (0.946 liter)
of Harley-Davidson oil to tank.
6. Repeat step 4 to replace filler cap.
7. If you added oil in step 5, remove filler cap and verify cor-
rect engine oil level in oil tank. Do not fill oil tank to the
level above upper mark on dipstick. Repeat step 4 to
replace filler cap.
8. Press down on filler cap until it clicks in place.
CLUTCH OPERATION AND
PRIMARY CHAINCASE
1. Check clutch action. Clutch lever should move freely and
smoothly through its entire range of travel.
2. Check clutch adjustment and primary chaincase lubri-
cant level according to the procedures in Chapter 1 of
the Sportster Models Service Manual.
Figure 5-6. Filler Cap/Dipstick Slots
Figure 5-7. Oil Level Marks
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