Th
e transmission fi ll plug dipstick is located on the
right side of the motorcycle and at the right side of
the transmission housing
(See fi gure 24)
. To check the
transmission fl uid level, make sure the engine is at its
normal operating temperature, then:
1. Place the motorcycle in an upright and level position.
2. Remove the threaded fi ll plug dipstick.
3. Clean the dipstick, install it (thread in completely) in
the housing and remove it again.
4. Check to see that the fl uid level is between the two
notches on the dipstick. Add anti-seize to magnetic
drain plug.
5. If the fl uid level is too low, carefully add 80-90
weight transmission fl uid.
6. Once the proper fl uid level is reached, replace the
threaded fi ll plug and tighten by hand.
Transmission Oil Change
Th
e transmission magnetic drain plug is located on the
right side of the motorcycle, just below the transmission
side cover. To drain the transmission fl uid, make sure the
engine is at its normal operating temperature, then:
1. Place a catch basin below the transmission side cover.
2. Remove the magnetic drain plug
3. Completely drain the transmission fl uid into the
catch basin.
4. Remove all dirt and foreign material from the
magnetic drain plug
5. Replace the magnetic drain plug so that it projects
0.16 to 0.18
in. above the
surface of the
transmission
housing.
CAUTION!
Do not
overfi ll the
transmission.
Place 20 to 24
oz. (600-720 ml) of 80-90 weight transmission oil into
the transmission.
WARNING!
Do not over-tighten the magnetic drain plug. When
draining and refi lling the transmission fl uid, be careful
that dirt and debris do not get into the case. Do not
allow fl uid to get on the rear wheel, the tires or the
brakes. The traction and handling of the motorcycle
could be impaired, possibly resulting in personal injury
and damage to the motorcycle.
Primary Chain
A primary chain and wet clutch are installed on 2009
model Indian® motorcycles. Th
e chain and wet clutch
are designed to run in an oil bath to reduce wear and
Maintenance and Lubrication
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Figure 24: Transmission oil dipstick
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