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Tynker

April 26, 2015, 05:50:19 PM
 I need help from some of you Folks. I have a friend in Surfside, Texas who just  bought a '72 Sporty ( his 1st bike). He wants to know how much oil in engine, and also in trans.  I have never worked on any Sportsters, and can not help him...... Thanks
Earl "Tynker" Riviere

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April 27, 2015, 07:45:14 AM #1
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14Frisco

April 27, 2015, 12:17:12 PM #2
Quote from: Tynker on April 26, 2015, 05:50:19 PM
who just  bought a '72 Sporty ( his 1st bike). He wants to know how much oil in engine, and also in trans.

There is a "free" service manual floating around on the net for the 72 XL.  Google "1970 Sportster Service Manual" and use the link to carlsalter.com

Panzer

April 27, 2015, 01:56:44 PM #3
2-1/2 qts in engine, 1 qt in chaincase.
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Tynker

April 27, 2015, 02:11:57 PM #4
Quote from: Panzer on April 27, 2015, 01:56:44 PM
2-1/2 qts in engine, 1 qt in chaincase.
Thanks to everyone that replied..I will pass it on to him.
Earl "Tynker" Riviere

garyajaz

April 27, 2015, 08:16:41 PM #5
as panzer said a quart in the primary/tranny.
now the engine only holds 4 or so ounces.
the kick start oil tank is  3 quarts.
notice no oil filter.
the elect start tank is different.

so what I am getting   at (not being a wise ass)
is don't toss 2-3 quarts in the engine.
they have a remote oil tank.
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