Clutch Oil Replacement

dabull · 05-17-2009, 10:30 PM

OK Guys...ya got me thru the oil change...but as I am reading about oil i saw that some oils could affect the clutch as it uses the same oil...

Question is this...should I have drained/filled the oil in the reservoir as well??

If so - how to plz:)

Thx

Derry

cactusjack · 05-17-2009, 10:37 PM

Uh, there is no clutch oil reservoir, unless you mean the clutch master cylinder? The clutch assembly uses the crankcase oil. The clutch hydraulic system uses brake fluid.

dogdoc · 05-18-2009, 10:39 AM

And don't forget to check and change the turn signal oil every 12,000 miles too. Freq. over looked maint. item.

dabull · 05-18-2009, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Uh, there is no clutch oil reservoir, unless you mean the clutch master cylinder? The clutch assembly uses the crankcase oil. The clutch hydraulic system uses brake fluid.

THAT makes sense...i must've misread a post....thx CJ

dabull · 05-18-2009, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

And don't forget to check and change the turn signal oil every 12,000 miles too. Freq. over looked maint. item.

Ha! no where did i put that velocity deranging screwdriver....

dogdoc · 05-18-2009, 06:13 PM

Up the de-baffeled tube.

blowndodge · 05-18-2009, 06:19 PM

Don't go past 3,000 miles without changing the air in your tires either!!

dogdoc · 05-18-2009, 06:40 PM

I noticed when I do that the ride is so much softer BD. Good tip. :-)

dabull · 05-18-2009, 06:50 PM

sm@rt @sses ;)

macmac · 05-18-2009, 07:14 PM

What ever you do DO NOT add oil to the brake or clutch masters.... !!!!!!!

Do Not use DOT 5 brake fluid either!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The correct fluid is DOT 4 in any brand you like.

DOT 4 is for brakes and clutch hydralics and only for these systems....

DO NOT add brake fluid to oil anywhere else ever..

Do Not ever pull the engine oil drain plug and stuff a garden hose with water running into the engine to 'clean' engine sludge! Some fool did that, and with the water running in and the oil sludge water draining out started the engine, and when the water got high enough smashed the pistons to bits...

Water does not clean engine sludge in the first place, and nothing else does either, but it isn't anything to even 'worry' about if oil changes are done regularly with in reasonable time, BECAUSE engine oils of today contain detergent.

Now of course we all need 2009 air in out tires, which should be changed each season.

I don't bother with winter air since I have 6 feet of snow in winter and can't ride, but I did refresh my Spring air and willo do summer air when the time comes.. Then Fall air i suppose

**coacha** · 05-18-2009, 07:56 PM

What about using humid air? Should I only do it when the humidity is at a certain level? Should I do it on the side stand or jack it up to do this? I'm worried now.

**tomm** · 05-18-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

And don't forget to check and change the turn signal oil every 12,000 miles too. Freq. over looked maint. item.

Hi Doc,
Being fairly new to the forum and not having had the opportunity to actually meet anyone yet in person, I've often wondered why everybody else has positive karma and you're sitting at -110. I think now I know. ;)

;)
Tom

dabull · 05-18-2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

And don't forget to check and change the turn signal oil every 12,000 miles too. Freq. over looked maint. item.

Hi Doc,
Being fairly new to the forum and not having had the opportunity to actually meet anyone yet in person, I've often wondered why everybody else has positive karma and you're sitting at -110. I think now I know. ;)

;)
Tom

BWAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaa ha hahahahaha

sorry...was that outloud???

blowndodge · 05-18-2009, 08:50 PM

That just cost you 1 smite DaBull

GANG SMITE !!!!!!!!!!!

VulcanE · 05-18-2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc (Lonewolf)

And don't forget to check and change the turn signal oil every 12,000 miles too. Freq. over looked maint. item.

Hi Doc,
Being fairly new to the forum and not having had the opportunity to actually meet anyone yet in person, I've often wondered why everybody else has positive karma and you're sitting at -110. I think now I know. ;)

;)
Tom

TOMM, you catch on quick!!!!!!!!

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05-17-2009, 10:37 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Clutch Oil Replacement Uh, there is no clutch oil reservoir, unless you mean the clutch master cylinder? The clutch assembly uses the crankcase oil. The clutch hydraulic system uses brake fluid. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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05-18-2009, 10:39 AM	#3
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Clutch Oil Replacement And don't forget to check and change the turn signal oil every 12,000 miles too. Freq. over looked maint. item.
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dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Clutch Oil Replacement Up the de-baffeled tube.
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Clutch Oil Replacement Don't go past 3,000 miles without changing the air in your tires either!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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05-18-2009, 06:40 PM	#8
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Clutch Oil Replacement I noticed when I do that the ride is so much softer BD. Good tip. :-)
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dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Clutch Oil Replacement sm@rt @sses ;)
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macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Clutch Oil Replacement What ever you do DO NOT add oil to the brake or clutch masters.... !!!!!!! Do Not use DOT 5 brake fluid either!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The correct fluid is DOT 4 in any brand you like. DOT 4 is for brakes and clutch hydralics and only for these systems.... DO NOT add brake fluid to oil anywhere else ever.. Do Not ever pull the engine oil drain plug and stuff a garden hose with water running into the engine to 'clean' engine sludge! Some fool did that, and with the water running in and the oil sludge water draining out started the engine, and when the water got high enough smashed the pistons to bits... Water does not clean engine sludge in the first place, and nothing else does either, but it isn't anything to even 'worry' about if oil changes are done regularly with in reasonable time, BECAUSE engine oils of today contain detergent. Now of course we all need 2009 air in out tires, which should be changed each season. I don't bother with winter air since I have 6 feet of snow in winter and can't ride, but I did refresh my Spring air and willo do summer air when the time comes.. Then Fall air i suppose __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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05-18-2009, 07:56 PM	#11
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Clutch Oil Replacement What about using humid air? Should I only do it when the humidity is at a certain level? Should I do it on the side stand or jack it up to do this? I'm worried now. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Clutch Oil Replacement That just cost you 1 smite DaBull GANG SMITE !!!!!!!!!!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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