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FLUID REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL
United States System
Unless otherwise specified, all fluid volume measurements
in this Service Manual are expressed in United States
(U.S.) units-of-measure. See below:
1 pint (U.S.) = 16 fluid ounces (U.S.)
1 quart (U.S.) = 2 pints (U.S.) = 32 fl. oz. (U.S.)
1 gallon (U.S.) = 4 quarts (U.S.) = 128 fl. oz. (U.S.)
Metric System
Fluid volume measurements in this Service Manual include
the metric system equivalents. In the metric system, 1 liter (L)
= 1,000 milliliters (mL). Should you need to convert from U.S.
units-of-measure to metric units-of-measure (or vice versa),
refer to the following:
fluid ounces (U.S.) x 29.574 = milliliters
pints (U.S.) x 0.473 = liters
quarts (U.S.) x 0.946 = liters
gallons (U.S.) x 3.785 = liters
milliliters x 0.0338 = fluid ounces (U.S.)
liters x 2.114 = pints (U.S.)
liters x 1.057 = quarts (U.S.)
liters x 0.264 = gallons (U.S.)
PRIMARY DRIVE/
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Use only SPORT-TRANS FLUID (Part No. 98854-96 quart
size or Part No. 98855-96 gallon size).

FRONT FORK OIL

Use only TYPE E FORK OIL (Part No. HD-99884-80).

BRAKE FLUID

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WARNING WARNING
D.O.T. 4 brake fluid can cause irritation of eyes and skin,
and may be harmful if swallowed. If large amount of fluid
is swallowed, induce vomiting by administering two
tablespoons of salt in a glass of warm water. Call a doc-
tor. In case of contact with skin or eyes, flush with plenty
of water. Get medical attention for eyes. KEEP BRAKE
FLUID OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Failure to
comply could result in death or serious injury.
Use only D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID (Part No. 99953-99Y).
1-2 2003 Buell XB9R: Maintenance
FUEL
Use a good quality unleaded gasoline (91 pump octane or
higher). Pump octane is the octane number usually shown on
the gas pump. See 3.2 ENGINE
alternative fuels.
ENGINE OIL
Use the proper grade of oil for the lowest temperature
expected before the next oil change.
If it is necessary to add oil and Harley-Davidson oil is not
available, use an oil certified for diesel engines. Acceptable
diesel engine oil designations include CE, CF, CF-4 and CG-
4. The preferred viscosities for the diesel engine oils, in
descending order, are 20W-50, 15W-40 and 10W-40. At the
first opportunity, see a Buell dealer to change back to 100
percent Harley-Davidson oil.
Table 1-1. Recommended Oil Grades
HARLEY-
VISCOSITY
DAVIDSON TYPE
H.D. Multi-Grade SAE
10W40
H.D. Multi-Grade SAE
20W50
H.D. Regular Heavy SAE
50
H.D. Extra Heavy SAE
60
1.2
for a detailed explanation of
COLD
HARLEY- LOWEST WEATHER
DAVIDSON AMBIENT STARTS
RATING TEMP °F BELOW
50° F
°
Below 40
HD 360 Excellent
(4°C)
°
Above 40
HD 360 Good
(4°C)
°
Above 60
HD 360 Poor
(16°C)
°
Above 80
HD 360 Poor
(27°C)