Did the primary change in 2016?

[TheyCallMeSal]

Doing my 1k service on my 2016 FLHXS yesterday, I put 34 ounces of fluid in the primary as noted in my 2016 service manual...

I have a friend with a 2015 FLHXS who decided to change out his primary fluid today, and to our surprise his 2015 service manual called for 38 ounces!

We were under the impression that the 2014, 2015, and 2016 models were mechanically identical. Was there in fact a change to the primary in 2016? Or did Harley change their mind on how much fluid should be used? Or did one of us get a book with a misprint? Haha! If anyone happens to know, I'm very to interested find out what the story is here...

 

[CWNY]

My 14 uses 38 oz. in primary...

But keep in mind , the 2016 ( starting in 2016 models ) the primary is a new thinner & narrow version.

Chris

 

[Skeeter]

The only thing I can think of is the 16's have the narrow primary case 25700385 COVER previously used on low models and up to '15 have 60553-07A COVER primary. That might account for the fluid difference.

Just noticed CWNY post, what he said.

 

[buckshot85]

Doesn't change the capacity.