Posted:  30 Mar 2010 03:30	[?]
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there is oil in the engine and the swingarem right have changed the oil in the swingarm noticed there is a drain plug in the engine and when i opened it the oil in it looks whitish brown is it oil or somethin else

Posted:  30 Mar 2010 03:33	[?]
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rob, maybe you've gotten some water in there... check this thread out http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Buell-L ... welcome and post some pics of your ride

Posted:  30 Mar 2010 03:48	[?]
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do you add all of the oil though the swingarm

Posted:  30 Mar 2010 03:53	[?]
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it wont let me look at the service manual keeps sending me to yahoo search

Posted:  30 Mar 2010 03:59	[?]
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check this thread out Rob http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Buell-L ...

Posted:  30 Mar 2010 04:04	[?]
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hey if you opend the plug on the engine that is the primary fluid! the oil plug is on the underside of the swingarm.

Posted:  30 Mar 2010 04:06	[?]
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and water could be getting into your primary from your clutch cable.  do you still have the boot covering the adjuster?  you can put a small zip tie on the top to help keep the water out

Posted:  30 Mar 2010 04:29	[?]
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ok using royal purple can i put it in the primary on the buell website they say hd trans oil

Posted:  30 Mar 2010 04:30	[?]
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Quote: ok using royal purple can i put it in the primary on the buell website they say hd trans oil Like anything else, they want you to use their stuff.  You'll be fine, I use it in both Engine & Primary.

Posted:  30 Mar 2010 04:31	[?]
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i put the oil in where the cover is on the side

Posted:  30 Mar 2010 04:33	[?]
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does the 2.5 quarts include what goes in the primary or is that just the filter and swingarm

Posted:  30 Mar 2010 04:41	[?]
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Quote: does the 2.5 quarts include what goes in the primary or is that just the filter and swingarm They're seperate:  2.5 quarts to swingarm (Engine) - Approx. 1.0 quart for Primary

Posted:  30 Mar 2010 04:48	[?]
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cool thanks how about where i put the primary oil in

Posted:  30 Mar 2010 04:52	[?]
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Left side of bike behind the cover shaped like a "cowboy hat" with bike held vertical, not on kickstand like the engine.  Check out the free downloadable Service manuals via the links at the top of this page, won't match you're year/model of bike but the general maintenance is basically the same for all.

Posted:  30 Mar 2010 04:53	[?]
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rob look at the manual above.  it's super easy and totally detailed.   you will want to figure out how to open it either way so you know where to fill it to.

Posted:  30 Mar 2010 04:55	[?]
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link I posted has pic half waydown that shows where.....this is cut/paste from that post 'the actual amount may very slight but for the most part it is about 1 quart . you just fill up to the bottom of clutch diaphragh spring (the teeth ) where the dotted line is (#4) in the pictue below. use a flash light and pour very slowly.making sure the bike is evenly up right or you could under or over fill.'

Posted:  30 Mar 2010 05:04	[?]
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cool thanks for all your help its greatly apreciated

Posted:  30 Mar 2010 09:22	[?]
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Is it running better with synthetic for you?

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