[124701]

Disclaimer.... Relatively new to Indian so this might be a stupid question but here goes....

In the maintenance section of the Owner's Manual, in the Periodic Maintenance Table there is no reference of replacement fluids other than Oil, Brake and Fork. With my other bikes there are also Transmission and Primary fluids that need to be replaced periodically. Can someone explain why it is not necessary on the Indians? Again sorry if this is a stupid question but trying to understand this bike.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Old Mil]

When you change engine oil you are also changing Tranny & Primary oil. All one system.

 

[pope]

Welcome to Indian

 

[120496]

Harley has three holes, Indian has one. Much easier to service the Indian after years of DIY service on Harley.

 

[124701]

When you change engine oil you are also changing Tranny & Primary oil. All one system.

Thanks! Do you know of any documentation where I can read more about the all in one system?

 

[124701]

Welcome to Indian

Thanks for the welcome!

 

[124701]

Harley has three holes, Indian has one. Much easier to service the Indian after years of DIY service on Harley.

Certainly seems a lot easier! I have never owned a Harley but rather a Honda Shadow, Yamaha Road Star, Big Dog K9 and Big Bear Chopper Sled Pro Street 300 and they all had the three hole set up. Do you know of any documentation where I can read more about the all in one system?

 

[Baron58]

Thanks! Do you know of any documentation where I can read more about the all in one system?

The majority of motorcycles share the transmission with the engine. The engine oil is also the transmission oil. Harley, S&S engines are some that don’t.

 

[high plains rider]

keep in mind that you do have two drain holes.. so when you change the oil your draining it all but with two separate holes...

 

[dieselgman]

Workshop manual is always a good investment.

 

[GreatWhite]

Mentioning 2 oil drain holes, always use caution tightening the drain bolts.
Read the torque spec.