2005 softail capacities : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

jcorso11 · 09-08-2009, 04:39 PM

Just double checking.

26 oz in the primary
24 oz in the trans
3.5 qts engine oil.

Thanks

jcorso11 · 09-08-2009, 05:11 PM

And, yes... I know this is discussed. This is what I came up with, but for anyone who has every read anything about oil, there are a million opinions.... just trying to see if i got the right numbers.

Thanks again.

NightCross · 09-08-2009, 08:02 PM

According to the 05 ST Service Manual:

Primary: Yes
XMSN: 20-24 oz.
ENG No more that 3.5 qts

ChopperDude · 09-09-2009, 03:45 PM

Transmission is checked with bike VERTICAL, not on side stand. Same with oil.

Primary back then wasn't an "amount", but with bike vertical, oil should be at a certain "level" on the clutch pack. If bike has been lowered or anything, this could affect how much should be put in. Not enough.... too dry. Too much... not good either.

I wrenched for 4 years, and it often took closer to 30 ounces to get the primary right.