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1. 40 Clutch Control Cable Adjusting Sleeve Locknut Bracket Starter Motor Clutch Actuating Lever Clutch Adjusting Screw Locknut Clutch Adjusting Screw Clutch Plate Spring Tension Nuts 3 gt ow Oe SO NO FIGURE 12 CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS that all slack in the actuating mechanism has been taken up Measure clearance between starter motor 4 and clutch lever 5 which Check to determine that foot shift lever positioning mark is aligned with clamping slot of foot lever Foot pedal can be raised or lowered by adjusting should be 1 2 inch If necessary to readjust to obtain this position of lever follow the instruc tions in the next step Steps 2 3 and 4 are required only if clutch actuating lever is not positioned correctly Loosen control coil adjusting sleeve lock nut 2 figure 12 and turn control coil adjusting sleeve clevis on shifter rod end Clutch Foot Control Proceed as follows to adjust foot control f 1 With the foot pedal in the fully engaged position 1 figure 12 all the way into bracket 3 toe down the clutch fce n 1 4 Remove clutch cover loosen push rod adjusting inch clearance with starter drive housing and screw lock nut 6 and turn push rod adjusting foot pedal rod end should have 1 8 free end screw 7 in clockwise to move end of lever to clearance in lever slot the rear out counterclockwise to move end of lever forward When 1 2 inch cl
2. Carburetor see figure 10 The carburetor once properly adjusted requires little if any readjustment It should not be neces sary to adjust the low speed needle 1 more than 1 8 turn and the intermediate speed needle 2 more than 1 4 turn richer or leaner tocorrectthe mix ture for a change in weather conditions Do not con tinually tamper with carburetor adjustments If en gine does not start and run right first look for trouble elsewhere before checking carburetor Inlet fitting 7 and vent fitting 8 have strainer screens located in threaded holes in carburetor body If faulty carburetion indicates fuel flow isre stricted remove elbow fittings 7 and 8 from body extract both screens with a bent wire andblow out passages with an air hose Replace screens and elbows being sure that screens are not bent or damaged so as to allow dirt to pass through Carburetor Adjustments see figure 10 We suggest having carburetor adjustments made by your Harley Davidson dealer The fuel supply for low engine speed is completely regulated by the low speed needle The fuel supply for intermediate engine speed is also regulated by an adjustable needle A fixed jet supplies the high speed fuel requirements Both the intermediate speed needle and low speed needle turn inward to right to make mixture leaner at the respective speeds for which they adjust Back ing them out to left makes mixture richer Closed throttle idling sp
3. y 3 C 3 4 8 3 O R O m HARLEY DAVIDSON Harley Davidson products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents U S Patents D 199 479 2510222 2574739 2770869 2783927 2788676 2872660 2986162 2987934 2998809 3116089 3144631 3144860 3226994 3229792 Canadian Patents 487981 490652 p ERE FUND REN E et AR DEA nena mt anje ce YOUR OWNER S MANUAL Welcome to the Harley Davidson Motorcycling Family Your new Harley Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle is designed and manufactured to be the finest in its field The instructions in this book have been prepared to provide a simple and understandable guide for your motorcycle s operation and care Follow the instructions carefully for its maximum per formance and your personal motorcycling pleasure Your owner s manual contains instructions for owner care and maintenance of a minor nature Information covering repair of major units such as engine transmission etc is provided in the Harley Davidson Service Manual Work of this kind re quires the attention of a skilled mechanic and the use of special tools and equipment Your Harley Davidson dealer has the facilities experience and genuine Harley Davidson parts necessary to properly render this valuable service Electra Glide amp 7970 Owner s Manual Harley Davidson Motor Co Inc Subsidiary of American Machine amp Foundry Co TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Secti
4. vent line closed off restricting fuel flow Carburetor not adjusted correctly Engine and transmission oil too heavy winter operation V cranking motor does not operate 1 2 3 4 Ignition switch is not on Starter button or relay defective Discharged battery or loose or corroded cable connections solenoid chatters Starter control circuit wiring defective Ves engine turns over but does not start 1 gt OS 18 Gasoline tank empty valve shut off or gaso line line clogged Fouled spark plugs or shorted spark plug wires Circuit breaker points badly out of adjustment Loose wire connection at coil or circuit breaker 5 Sticking valves or tappets set too tight 6 Engine flooded as a result of overchoking If a spark plug fouls repeatedly i 2 Too cold a plug for the kind of service Piston rings badly worn or in bad condition If engine pre ignites 1 2 3 Excessive carbon on piston head or in com bustion chamber Too hot a spark plug for the kind of service Defective spark plugs If engine overheats 1 2 du Insufficient oil supply or oil not circulating Carburetor high speed adjustment too lean Ignition timing too late If engine detonates 1 2 3 4 Unsuitable fuel octane rating too low Heavy deposit of carbon on piston and in com bustion chamber Defective spark plug or of wrong heat range Ignition timing too earl
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8. dealer 14 FIGURE 7 REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING ADJUSTMENT If you are not familiar with operating the motorcycle read paragraphs on SAFETY page 2 and CONTROLS page 9 before riding this motorcycle The First 500 Miles The sound design quality materials and workman ship that is built into your new Harley Davidson will give you high performance right from the start However for the first few hundered miles to wear in critical parts observe the few simple driving rules below This will TORF future periprmance and durability 1 During the first 50 miles keep the below 45 miles per hour 2 Up to 500 miles vary the speed avoiding any steady speed for long distances Any speed up to the maximum legal limit is permissible for short distances 3 Avoid fast starts at wide open throttle and over speeding engine in lower gears Drive slowly until engine warms up Starting and Stopping Instructions Use recommende oil in relation to pre dominating temperatures xd engine lubri cation page 24 When starting the engine determine that the motor cycle is in neutral and that the clutch is fully engaged The carburetor choke control knob is located just under the gas tank on the left side of the motorcycle To start a cold engine move the knob outward to 15 the fully closed choke position with throttle 1 8 to 1 4 open turn ignition switch on and operate the starter To star
9. disc is 1 1 32 inch If compressed so that this distance is less than 7 8 inch the clutch probably cannot be fully released If it is necessary to tighten the spring tension beyond the limit indicated above it will be neces sary to disassemble the clutch for inspection of the clutch discs Some of the discs may be worn and require replacement or they may be oil soaked and in need of washing and drying 42 It is advisable if the above condition exists to take your motorcycle to your Harley Davidson dealer Hand Shift see figure 6 The hand shift normally requires readjustment only to compensate for wear To correct hand shift lever position proceed as follows 1 Move the shifting lever to third position on four speed transmissions and to second posi tion on three speed transmissions 2 Disconnect shifter rod from shifter lever with slight backward and forward movement carefully feel the transmission lever into exact position where the shifter spring plunger inside transmission seats fully in its retain ing notch 3 Turn the clevis in or out carefully refit the shifter rod to the shifting lever without dis turbing the shifting lever s exact positioning Chains Inspect the adjustment of the rear chain at 1000 mile intervals and the front chain at 2000 mile intervals and readjust them if necessary Ad justment of front chain can be checked through inspection hole 1 figure 8 after removing cover
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11. proce dure on rear shoe cam nut 2 turning the rear shoe cam clockwise until lining contacts drum and brake drags rock wheel and back off cam 1 32 turn until wheel turns freely Rear Brake Pedal Adjustment see figure 16 Work brake pedal 1 back and forth by hand to de termine free play before push rod contacts piston in master cylinder Free play of push rod should be approximately 1 16 inch Adjustment is made by loosening master cylinder rear bolt 4 and brake pedal stop plate bolt 2 Move front end of plate 3 down to decrease free play or up to in crease free play 48 Wheels Front and rear wheels can be detached when necessary to remove for wheel or tire service When detached from drums wheels are inter changeable Removing Rear Wheel see figure 17 Support rear end of motorcycle with rear wheel off the ground Remove two rear screws from fen der support and raise end of fender Remove the five socket screws that secure wheel to brake drum The socket screw wrench can be inserted only at the rear of axle so the wheel will have to be turned to bring each screw to this position Remove axle nut 3 and axle nut lock 2 Remove axle 1 and then remove spacer 5 from between wheel hub and right axle clip Apply rear brake to hold brake drum securely while pulling wheel away from brake drum Wheel is then free to come out to rear with fender end raised as shown Foot Brake Lever Locking Tool Pa
12. several things which should be done to protect parts against corrosion and preserve the battery 1 Run engine until it reaches operating tempera ture 2 Remove fuel supply hose at tank and drain gas tank including reserve supply replace hose 3 Mix about 4 ounces of 2 cycle oil in one quart of gasoline and put in gas tank 4 Run engine with gas oil mix for several minutes until exhaust smokes 5 Remove spark plugs inject a few squirts of 2 cycle oil into each cylinder and crank engine 9 or 6 revolutions Clean and replace plugs 6 Drain oil tank 7 See that rear chain is clean and well lubricated 8 Wax chrome plated surfaces and apply some oil to exposed unpainted surfaces 9 Store battery above freezing temperature trickle charge at least once a month and keep water level above plates If battery is removed from motorcycle it must not be placed directly on ground or concrete When riding time comes again your motorcycle will be ready Just fill the oiltank start up and go 24 Lubrication Use proper grade of oil for the lowest temperature GE before next oil change period as follows Use Air Temperature Harley Davidson i Cold Engine Starting Gus Ob ss Conditions Above 40 F Below 40 F K Severe operating conditions at high air temperatures Your Harley Davidson dealer has the proper grade oil to suit your requirements Do not switch brands indiscriminately some oils tend
13. 1 4 inch from top of cover Use only HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID which is approved for use in hydraulic brake systems Battery It is the care given a battery rather than time and miles of service which is most important in determining its life Solution Inspect level of battery solution at least once a week during motorcycle operation adding distilled or other approved water as often as necessary to keep the solution above the plates If the motor cycle is not used for an extended period of time check solution level before placing in service Remove battery cover and take out 6 screw end filler plugs With a hydrometer or syringe add 3l water to each cell to raise level of solution up to triangle or circle at base of filler hole If battery is filled to a higher lever some of the solution will be forced out through the vent holes when battery is charging This will not only weaken the solution but also may damage parts near the battery Avoid getting battery acid on clothing or other fabrics Keep battery clean and ter minal connections tight Charging Check solution in each cell with a battery hy drometer If hydrometer reading is below 1 200 remove battery and charge it from an outside source The charging current should be 12 volt direct current and charging rate should not be allowed to go over 4 amperes A higher battery charge rate may heat and damage the battery For this reason do not allow the motorcycl
14. Absorber 7 Engine Serial Number 1 FIGURE 1 RIGHT SIDE VIEW BD NOORWN FIGURE 2 LEFT Headlamp 8 Oil Tank Fill Plug and Dipstick Headlamp Dimmer Switch 9 Clutch Inspection Cover Carburetor Choke Knob 10 Front Chain Inspection Cover Gas Tank Valve TL Jiffy Stand Ignition Coil 2 Timing Inspection Hole Plug Rear Sprocket and Chain er Regulator Module Oil Tank Drain Plug 4 Steering Lock 1 Clutch Hand Lever 1 8 2 Horn Button 9 3 Grip 4 Instrument Panel Signal 2 Lights 3 10 5 Foot Gear Shift Lever 6 Left Foot Board 4 7 Gas Tank Cap 2 5 8 Starter Button 1 9 Front Brake Hand Lever 6 12 10 Throttle Control Grip 13 11 Speedometer 14 12 Ignition Light Switch 15 13 Rear Hydraulic Brake Foot Lever 14 Right Foot Board 15 Right Footrest FIGURE 3 TOP VIEW position Turning the unmarked handle to vertical position turns on main gasoline supply turning RESERVE handle to vertical position turns on reserve supply Valve should always be closed when engine is not running Use Premium Grade Ethyl or other anti knock gasoline Gasoline Supply Valve The gasoline supply valve 4 figure 2 is located Ignition Light Switch on the left side under the gas tank The valve fig The ignition light switch figure 5 is located on the ure 4 has two handles one is marked RESERVE instrument panel Lift lock cover
15. If chains are allowed to run too loose they will cause the motorcycle to jerk when running at low speed and both the chains and sprockets will wear excessively Adjust both front and rear chains so they have the correct amount of free movement up and down midway between sprockets Do not adjust too tight because running chains too tight is even more harmful than running them too loose As chains stretch and wear in service they will run tighter at one point on the sprockets than at another always check adjustment at the tightest point Inspect chains occasionally for links in bad condi tion If any are found replacement of entire chain is recommended The rear chain canbe taken apart and removed after locating and taking out the spring locked connecting link See Rear Chain Repair The front chain is not provided with such a connec ting link Therefore it is necessary to remove the engine sprocket chain adjuster and clutch before the chain can be taken off for replacement Front Chain Adjustment see figure 13 To disassemble chain housing cover for access to chain remove rear pivot bolt from left foot board and swing rear end of footboard down away from chain housing cover Remove 8 cover attach ing screws and remove cover Front chain tension is adjusted by means of a shoe 5 which is raised or lowered underneath the chain to tighten or loosen it The shoe support bracket 8 moves up or down in slotted backplat
16. Rear terminal board terminal Rear terminal board terminal Rear terminal board terminal bottom Speedometer light Headlamp Neutral indicator light Neutral switch Starter button Oil signal tight Horn High beam indicator lamp Overload circuit breaker Starter relay Direction signal switch Direction signal flasher Left front direction lamp Right front direction lamp Left rear direction lamp Right rear direction lamp Left direction signal pilot lamp Right direction signal pilot lamp Stop lamp switch front Connector Terminal board mounting screw Transmission stud Frame lug bolt Handlebar Air Cleaner e i koe es STEK SES 26 Locating Operating Troubles 17 Battery Dre de dier sae ae deret ae 31 Maintenance 33 Brake Adjustment 46 New Motorcycle Service 22 pulp Chart ass 5 Ka un acie Ex Ben 54 On Biker ae a a were 26 Carburetor TE Operating Tips 464 93 isc o Ro 17 Chain Adjustment 43 Riding Vols Be WEE ROE a Ke 15 Chain Lubrication lt lt ass ss sses eso 27 Rules of the Road 20 Circuit Breaker and Ignition Timing 37 Saddle Spring Post ol Cleaning o s a 02 eee we Be a 32 BEPVIGCING sva SEERE YO OO e 21 Clutch Adjustment 42 Service Chart 5 Wow umo Eh 23 Clutch Controles saa sad se WTS ow ow 39 Spark PUES s a a 309 2 2 28 2 ee 4 33 ControlS 4 eA Ue do Se 9 Spec
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19. a run while oil is hot It is not necessary todrainthe crankcase as it does not accumulate used oil At thetime of the first 500 mile oil change and along with at leastevery second oil change thereafter thoroughly flush and clean out tank with kerosene to remove any sediment and sludge that may have accumulated Your dealer has facilities for quick flushing and cleaning of oiltank 25 Oil Filter Oil filter is located at the top of the oil tank To Service the filter unscrew wing nut and remove filter cup from oil tank remove retaining spring from top of filter and disassemble Thoroughly wash the filter element in clean gasoline or solvent at least once every 2 000 miles when the engine oil is changed Renew filter element every 5 000 miles Oil Filter Screen and Magnetic Drain Plug Overhead and tappet oil filter screen 3 figure 9 is located in crankcase above oil pump Unscrew slotted plug remove and clean or replace screen The chain housing magnetic drain plug 11 figure 13 is located at bottom rear of chain housing Un screw plug and remove foreign material from end of plug This should be done when engine oil is changed initially at 500 miles andevery 2 000 miles thereafter Winter Lubrication Combustion in any engine generates water vapor When starting and warming up in cold weather much of the vapor condenses to water on relatively cool metal surfaces If engine is driven enough to get the crankcase thorough
20. and stiff recoil action and a rough ride will result at lower temperatures Temperature changes have little effect on the rec ommended oil To drain and refill fork remove headlamp and headlamp housing then remove the hex head cap screw at the top of each fork side Remove the drain plug at the lower end of each slider with a 3 16 inch Allen wrench and drain the oil into a clean container Add oilto container if necessary to make up the required amount Replace the drain plugs and add 6 1 2 to ounces ofoil through the hole in the upper end of each fork tube Then install the cap screw and tighten securely Filing the fork using only a funnel is a rather slow job because the filler openings in the fork are small and the filler channel tends to become air locked It is recommended that you see your Harley Davidson dealer when this service is re quired as he has the necessary equipment to do the job cleanly and quickly The adjustable trail Hydra Glide Fork special equipment for sidecar service does not have a hex head cap screw at the top of each fork side but has oil filler plugs at the rear of each fork side which can be removed with a large screw driver Hydraulic Brake Every 1000 miles check fluid level in master cylinder 6 figure 1 located just ahead of rear brake foot pedal When removing filler plug be sure that all dirt is removed from around filler plug to prevent entrance into reservoir Level should be
21. ard starting Changing the idle speed with throttle stop screw is likely to change the low speed mixture slightly It will therefore be necessary to again check and correct low speed needle adjustment by the same procedure followed in making the initial adjustment Check intermediate speed adjustment after low speed adjustments have been completed Run motorcycle on the road at 35 miles per hour Best all around engine performance can usually be found with the intermediate speed needle 2 set from 3 4 to 7 8 turns open Changing either mixture setting also affects the other setting to some degree Therefore it will be necessary to recheck low speed mixture after intermediate mixture final setting is obtained 35 36 PLN or HANN ITION 1 Contact Point Adjusting 8 Notch 9 2 Moving Contact Point 3 Stationary Contact Point 10 Lock Screw 11 4 Cam Follower 12 5 Breaker Cam 6 Circuit Breaker Plate 13 Screw 2 7 Condenser FIGURE 11 CIRCUIT BREAKER AND TIMING MARKS Circuit Breaker Plate Circuit Breaker Plate Adiusting Notch Contacts Timing Inspection Hole Advance 35 Timing Mark on Flywheel Retarded 5 B T C Position of Piston Top Center Mark on Flywheel Circuit Breaker See figure 11 Circuit breaker points should be checked for gap and contact surface condition initially at 500 and 1000 miles and thereafter every 2000 miles Re move Spark plugs to permit engine t
22. arranty a Warranty Registration card and a num ber of tear out service coupons The approved service and maintenance procedures on each coupon and the mileage intervals have been worked out by Harley Davidson service personnel and cover items which are the owner s responsibility to have taken care of Bring the coupon booklet along when you De your dealer at the specified mileages to have your motorcycle inspected and serviced properly Dealer charges for Safeguard Maintenance are nominal you will be repaid with long trouble free service and will protect your investment in a quay Harley Davidson product Tools for owner use as recommended in this handbook for service and minor repairs are supplied in a tool kit which can be purchased from your Harley Davidson dealer DIMENSIONS Wheel Base ss AR ara 61 5 in Overall Length 89 0 in Overall Width 45 se 2 73 25 a ee es 38 5 in CAPACITIES Fuel Tank Total 5 or 3 5 Gallons U S Reserve 1 2 or 1 Gallons U S Oil Tank 4 Quarts U S S Transmission senere 1 1 2 Pints U ENGINE Model Designation Letters FLP FLH Number of Cylinders 2 Type ea Sn 45 Degree V Type Horsepower FLH 66 0 HP at 5600 RPM Eh eses 57 0 HP at 5200 RPM Taxable Horsepower 9 44 Bore nie eae aware sk 3 7 16 in 87 3mm Stroke 4 3 99 330999 CR 8 31 32 in 100 8mm Piston Dis
23. d until speed is reduced to 20 mph or less do not shift from second to first until speed is re duced to below 10 mph Shifting to lower gears when speeds are too high may result in damage to the transmission Stopping the Engine Stop the engine by turning off the ignition switch If the engine should be stalled or stopped in any other way than with the switch turn off the switch at once to prevent battery discharge through the circuit breaker points Operating Tips To prevent possible vapor lock with a hot engine in very warm weather start engine at half choke and leave at half choke for a few blocks to provide richer mixture and cool carburetor Develop the habit of frequently snapping the throttle shut for an instant when running at high speed This draws additional lubrication to pistons and cylinders and helps cooling Do not idle engine unnecessarily with motorcycle standing In cold weather run engine slowly until it is thoroughly warmed up to avoid possible damage to pistons rings and other parts before oilis warm enough to circulate freely An engine which has run long distances at high speed particularly in sidecar service must be given closer than ordinary attention to avoid over heating and possible consequent damage Have the engine checked regularly and keep it well tuned Valve seating and good compression are particu larly important The carburetor intermediate speed needle should be adjusted moderatel
24. e 9 after loosening center bolt 7 in backplate nut Adjust shoe supportas necessary to obtain specified up and down free movement in upper strand of chain midway between sprockets and retighten bolt securely Front Chain Adjustment 5 8 to 7 8 inch chain slack with cold engine 3 8 to 5 8 inch chain slack with hot engine 43 Shoe support bracket 8 and outer plate 6 have two sets of shoe attaching holes A and B so that entire assembly can be inverted to accommodate various sprocket sizes or chain lengths To change over remove center bolt 7 remove two shoe attaching capscrews from set of holes A invert shoe and attach to alternate set of holes B with capscrews Invert support bracket and outer plate and reattach with center bolt engaged in backplate nut Important Chain housing must be airtight with cover reinstalled use new gasket and gasket sealer Rear Chain Adjustment see figure 15 Remove the rear axle nut 3 and lock washer and loosen brake sleeve nut 4 and brake anchor stud nut 5 Loosen the lock nut 6 on wheel adjusting screw 7 on both sides of motorcycle Turn adjusting screws as necessary to correctly readjust the chain Turn each screw an equal number of turns in order to keep wheel in align ment Front Brake Adjustment see figure 14 A correctly adjusted rear chain should have 1 2 inch free up and down movement half way between 44 transmission sprocket and rear wheel spr
25. e 2 flush tank and refill with fresh oil 2 Clean oil filter crankcase screen for overhead and tappet oil supply and magnetic plug in chain housing 3 Drain transmission through drain plug and refill to level of filler opening with fresh oil Use same grade oil used in engine o o N o o 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Lubricate all points indicated for 2000 mile attention in the SERVICE ANDMAINTENANCE CHART Aim headlight Check front fork bearing adjustment Clean carburetor gas strainer Clean chain housing magnetic drain plug Inspect and clean spark plugs Check ignition timing and circuit breaker point gap Oil all control joints and parts indicated for 2000 mile attention Inspect and service air cleaner if needed Check adjustment of chains and readjust if necessary Check lubrication of chains Check all nuts bolts and screws and tighten any found loose i Check wheel mounting socket bolts and tighten if needed These bolts must be kept very tight Check and tighten wheel spokes 21 18 Check level of solution in battery and add distilled water if needed See that terminals are clean and connections tight 19 Check tightness of all cylinder head bolts and all cylinder base nuts and tighten where necessary 20 Check brake adjustment and hydraulic fluid level Al Check clutch adjustment 22 Check tire pressure and inspect tread 23 Road tes
26. e battery to be charged in the same line with auto batteries Hydrometer reading of fully charged battery in good condition will be from 1 265 to 1 300 Allowing battery to remain in a discharged con dition for any length of time shortens its life It 32 is especially important that the battery be kept well charged in below freezing weather A low or discharged battery is very likely to be rozen and ruined Keep the Motorcycle Clean Keeping the motorcycle clean on the outside as well as on the inside not only is a sign of good maintenance it is good maintenance To aid you in keeping your motorcycle clean see your Harley Davidson dealer for the following Harley Davidson Gunk Cleaner Harley Davidson Gunk will quickly and efficiently remove grease and oil from the metal parts of your motorcycle leaving a clean bright finish For unpainted metal surfaces use full strength For enameled surfaces dilute according to instructions on can Do not allow Gunk cleaner to come in contact with any plastic parts such as wind Shield trim strips seat or saddlebags since it will discolor the surface or cause deterioration Use Harley Davidson Plastic Cleaner or mild soap and water to clean these materials Harley Davidson Chrome Cleaner Use Harley Davidson Chrome Cleaner to make the chrome parts of your motorcycle glitter and Sparkle Harley Davidson Polish and Cleaner Harley Davidson Polish and Clea
27. earance between 2 To adjust remove the chain housing cover lever and starter motor has been attained tighten lock nut 6 and reinstall cover Turn adjusting sleeve 1 outward until end of clutch hand lever has 1 4 inch free movement before releasing pressure is applied to clutch When adjustment is attained tighten lock nut 2 IMPORTANT Chain housing must be air tight with cover reinstalled set the foot pedal in the fully engaged position toe down loosen the lock nut 6 figure 12 and readjust the push rod adjusting screw 7 with a screwdriver so that the end of the lever is about 1 2 inch away from starter housing Be sure that clutch lever rod end has 1 8 inch free movement in lever slot before clutch dis engages IMPORTANT Chain housing must be air tight with cover reinstalled 41 Clutch If after readjusting the clutch controls the clutch still slips increase the spring tension by tighten ing turn right the three nuts 8 figure 12 Tighten all three nuts one half turn at a time until clutch holds Test after each half turn by crankingthe en gine Usually a clutch that holds without noticeable slippage when cranking the engine also holds on the road Do not increase spring tension any more than is actually required to make clutch hold A new clutch is originally assembled and adjusted So that the distance from the inner edge of the Shoulder on the spring collar to the outer surface of the outer
28. eed of engine is adjusted with idle speed stop screw 3 A carburetor that is badly out of adjustment may be readjusted as follows 1 Do Make sure carburetor control is adjusted so throttle lever 4 fully closes and opens with handlebar grip movement Turn both the low speed needle 1 and the inter mediate speed needle 2 allthe way in to right Do not close off either needle too tightly or damage to needle and seat may result Back up left both needles about 7 8 turn With needles in this position engine will start but low Speed mixture will probably be too rich Start engine and after it has reached operating temperature and choke has been moved to open position adjust throttle control to idle speed 700 to 900 RPM Turn low speed needle 1 in to right slowly until mixture becomes so lean that engine misses and is inclined to stop then slowly back needle out to left until engine hits regu larly with engine running atidle speed Starting and all around carburetion will be better with low speed adjustment slightly rich rather than as lean as it can be made 6 Adjust throttle lever stop screw 3 as neces sary to make engine idle at proper speed with throttle in closed position screw against stop Turn screw to right to make engine idle faster and to left to make engine idle slower Do not idle an engine at the slowest possible speed be cause an extremely slow idling adjustment causes h
29. eight and direction To get the greatest efficiency from the headlamp and to meet the requirements of the law make the following adjustment in a darkened room or at night 1 Have the motorcycle standing on a level sur face with tires correctly inflated about 25 feet away from and headed toward a wall or screen upon which a horizontal line has been drawn at exactly the same height as the headlamp center The motorcycle must be resting on both wheels and the front wheel must be in straight align ment NOTE To properly adjust the headlamp it will be necessary to have someone of about the same weight as the rider seated on the motorcycle because the weight of the rider will compress the fork slightly a SR s S BIER M PE i Bi CONGUE 5 ERA AMD IT ee E BEER Kee aM cm Z RSIS gt SETOM vita 2 NEL SER REIS ARA E ER RE B S x TG MO 01 CON 00 ES NIAD HAYS GN AA e ER FIGURE 20 REPLACING THE SEALED BEAM UNIT Door Screw Headlamp Door Retaining Ring Retaining Ring Screws Sealed Beam Unit Connector Block Vertical Adjustment Screw Horizontal Adjustment Screw 53 2 Turn on light switch set handlebar toggle to increase charging rate when battery is low or switch in BRIGHT position and check light lamps are lighted and to decrease charging rate beam for height and direction The top of when no lamps are lighted and when battery is up the main beam of light sho
30. er other conditions Description of vehicle Harley Davidson 1970 ELECTRA GLIDE MODELS FLH FLP LOW SPEED INITIAL SPEED 20 MPH LIMITING SPEED 35 MPH TOTAL PASSING DISTANCE 395 FEET 7 TOTAL PASSING TIME 8 7 SECONDS SUMMARY TABLE Low Speed Pass 395 Feet 8 7 Seconds Fe BERN CONSTANT 20 MPH 55 TRUCK High Speed Pass 1030 Feet 10 5 Seconds HIGH SPEED LIMITING SPEED 80 MPH TOTAL PASSING DISTANCE 1030 FEET TOTAL PASSING TIME 10 5 SECONDS INITIAL SPEED 50 MPH 55 TRUCK Tested at maximum loaded vehicle weight includes 300 ib driver amp passenger load plus full accessory equipment STOPPING DISTANCE Required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Regulation 375 101 This figure indicates braking performance that can be met or exceeded by the vehicle to applies without locking the wheels under different conditions of loading Notice The information presented represents results obtainable by skilled drivers under contro and vehicle conditions and the information may not be correct under other conditions Description of vehicle Harley Davidson 1970 ELECTRA GLIDE MODELS FLH FLP E e T ra Ma da Fully Operational Front and Rear Service Brakes 1 LIGHT LOAD 0 100 260 300 Stopping Distance in Feet From 60 MPH 1 Light Load Vehicle Weight includes 200 Ib driver no ac 2 Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight includes
31. gh cover inspection hole 1 figure 8 If oil does not come from oiler supply orifice at pump is probably blocked due to accumulation of dirt and requires cleaning To do this remove orifice screw and washer from oil pump and blow out passage to chain compartment with compressed air Rear Chain Motorcycle is equipped with a rear chain oiler At regular 2 000 mile intervals make a close inspection of rear chain If rear chain does not appear to be getting sufficient lubrication or if there is evidence of an over supply of oil re adjustment should be made with rear chain oiler adjusting screw The rear chain oiler is locatedon the oil pump as shown in figure 9 Normal setting is 1 4 turn open which provides 2 or 3 drops per minute If oiler should become blocked remove screw and clean orifice If chain oiler is not being used brush dirt off chain and lubricate at 1000 mile intervals with Harley Davidson Chain Saver Chain Spray or 28 I Rear Chain Oiler Adjusting 3 Cover Plug for Screw Tappet and Overhead 2 Rear Chain Oiler Adjusting Oil Supply Screen Screw Locknut FIGURE 9 REAR CHAIN OILER Chain Grease if available if not available use engine oil If the motorcycle is operated under extremely dusty or dirty conditions thorough cleaning and lubrication of the rear chain may be advisable from time to time Under these conditions proceed as follows Remove chain from motorcycle Soak and wash it t
32. ght figure 5 on the instrument panel when ignition light switch is turned on First gear is the last gear position Obtained by pushing foot lever full strokes down ward To shift from first gear to neutral lift foot lever one half of its full stroke The shift to neutral can also be made from second gear by pushing foot lever downward one half its full stroke With the motorcycle standing still and the engine not running it usually will be necessary to move the motorcycle backward or forward with the clutch fully disengaged while maintaining a slight pressure on the foot shift lever before a shift from one gear to another can be made Even with the engine running clutch disengaged and the motorcycle standing still it may be difficult to shift gears because transmission gears are not turning and shifting parts are not lined up to permit engagement When this happens do not n under any circumstances force the shift by rough ing the foot lever the results of such abuse will be a damaged or broken shift mechanism Either roll the motorcycle as indicated above or if the engine is running engage the clutch very slightly and at the same time apply light pressure to the foot lever to make the shift Both these procedures set the transmission gears in motion and permit the shift to be made easily Brakes The brake foot pedal 13 figure 3 on the right hand side operates the rear wheel hydraulic brake while a convenient hand
33. horoughly in a pan of kerosene Remove chain from kerosene and hang it up for a time to allow kerosene to drain off Immerse for a short time in a pan of grease heated to consistency of light engine oil lf grease and facilities for heating are not at hand substitute engine oil While immersed move chain around to be sure that hot grease or oil works through all inside parts After removing from hot grease or oil allow chain to drain and wipe all surplus grease or oil from the surface of the chain Install chain on motorcycle Inspect connecting link and spring clip closely for bad condition Replace if at all questionable Be sure spring clip is properly and securely locked on pin ends CHASSIS Greasing Use Harley Davidson Grease All for greasing requirements All chassis bearings requiring frequent applica tions of grease are provided with grease gun fittings Locations and recommended greasing intervals are listed in the SERVICE AND MAIN TENANCE CHART Page 23 Use a hand grease gun to avoid over greasing Excess grease produces a messy condition Remove and grease handlebar throttle grip spiral with fresh grease every 5 000 miles or when operation of grip indicates lubrication is necessary Remove and grease speedometer and tachometer drive cables every 5 000 miles On grease fitting of rear fork pivot bearing housing apply a very small quantity of grease one stroke of grease gun to fitting at 2 000 mile interva
34. ifications vas s eos sele are 4 Electrical ve bd O N do A 52 Starting and Stopping Instructions 15 Engine Lubrication 24 DOLIDO rade Go ee et Se er 24 First 500 Miles Break In Period 15 T ADDOL S arcus dori dee ro to a rine uius 39 Gasoline Strainer gre l Tires SST PENE EG ge 50 Generator gre eoe ae di e we 54 Transmission Lubrication use wd Greasing and Oil Applications 29 Wheel8 oo soo eU o CUm o oe Go 48 Headlamp ss esse ta OUS Xy ara 94 Winter Lubrication 26 Hydraulic Brake ssx 2k vs 31 Wiring Diagram rd ae r 56 Ignition vase gt 4 EEE EE 37 Part No 99460 70 Harley Davidson Motor Co Inc Rev 2 70 Milwaukee Wisconsin U S A Litho U S A 59 CONSUMER INFORMATION FOR 1970 ELECTRA GLIDE MODELS FLH FLP ACCELERATION AND PASSING ABILITY Required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Regulation 375 106 This figure indicates passing times and distances that can be met or exceeded by the vehicle to which it applies in the situations diagrammed below The low speed pass assumes an initial speed of 20 MPH and a limiting speed of 35 MPH The high speed assumes an initial speed of 50 MPH and a limiting speed of 80 MPH or maximum attainable lower speed Notice The information presented represents results obtainable by skilled drivers under controlled road and vehicle conditions and the information may not be correct und
35. ights and es ignition The right counter clockwise of center position is for parking lights only the first left clockwise position is for ignition only and the second left position for ignition and running lights VE SEL e ture positions Remember that lighting the headlamp d X i V MUNERA yn E YA when the engine is not running also turns the ignition 2 l WM on The headlamp upper and lower beams are con laseeco Eo 5 5 E 3 11 o VORHER SRM UMS FANE ADR O uo EE trolled by a toggle switch 2 figure 2 on the left gt gt handlebar High beam indicator lamp figure 5 indi EE cates upper beam Make a record ofkeynumber so cumte Kk S that it can easily be replaced in case of loss NN aoo IRL RIA ee VAI KEENE EUR ED SAPQRAN MEAS Were fas RATS Turn throttle control grip 10 figure 3 outward to close throttle turn it inward to open throttle PRSA RER BEES SEE m MM A PNEU SEU Eo UO u i x MYN RESNI AJ SEA HEN OSTIO ES RER EAS UAE ENE Met SEGUI NSS AE NON Hy AREAS EARNS ESHER U c o 9 e a Hue RUNE ENAKE UI EBEN 5 MEANT O SEDIS 2 YDDIO S ES ANN NN ENS RU IC The clutch foot pedal is located on the left side where it may be conveniently operated by the left foot The clutch is engaged when the toe is down and released when the heel is down Hand Gear Shift Lever E The hand gear shift lever figure 6 is
36. ing it is usually due to an empty oil tank or a diluted oil supply In freezing weather the oil feed pipe may clog with ice and sludge thus preventing circulation of the oil A grounded oil signal Switch wire faulty signal switch or trouble with the oil pump will also cause the light to stay on If the oil signal light fails to go off always check the oil supply first Then if oil supply is normal and the light still does not go out look inside the oil tank and see if the oil returns to the tank from the outlet of the oil return pipe when the engine is running If it is returning to the tank there is some circu lation and you may drive slowly to the nearest Harley Davidson dealer to have the oiling system checked and serviced as needed If no oil re turns to the tank stop the engine at once and do not drive farther until the trouble is located and the necessary repairs are made Adjustable Trail Front Fork Special Equipment This type fork is used on motorcycles intended for sidecar service The forks are pivoted so that the wheel can be adjusted forward for less trail in sidecar service or the wheel can be ad justed rearward for more trail in solo service Normally this fork is adjusted for solo service as shipped from the factory and must be read justed for sidecar service as follows 1 Raise front end of motorcycle so front wheel is free Underneath fork head lower bracket is a large bolt with cas
37. lever 9 figure 3 operates the front wheel mechanical brake Steering Lock The steering lock 14 figure 2 is located on the left side of the lower front fork bracket Turning fork to the left aligns hole in bracket with hole in steering head A padlock can be used to lock the fork in this position 12 Starter The starter button 8 figure 3 is located on the right handlebar With ignition ON and transmission in neutral push button to operate starting motor Steering Damper Special Equipment Steering damper is located directly over steering head Turn steering damper adjusting knob clock wise to apply dampening action and counterclock wise to reduce dampening action For solo riding apply steering damper only when operating under conditions where some degree of dampening stabi lizes steering Sidecar users will find it advan tageous to keep the damper set a little snug at all times Horn The horn is operated by the horn button 2 figure 3 on the left handlebar Tone can be set as desired by turning the adjusting screw back of horn Oil Pressure Signal Light The oil pressure Signal light is located on the in strument panel figure 5 and is marked OIL Light will go on when the ignition light switch is turned on before starting the engine After the en gine has started light should go off except it may flicker on and off a very slow idling speeds If the oil Jend PT fails to go off at a above idl
38. located um SS yyy on the left side and the various positions are T A B BB ppp B pO plainly marked on shifter gate This lever must FIGURE 6 HAND SHIFT 10 n EEES ANA LJEM SP AN RARA A RR RRA RR RR E WY a PE E NTE RR RO aly ates be at neutral N and the clutch engaged when start ing the engine FULLY RELEASE THE CLUTCH BEFORE SHIFTING To shift gears move upper end of lever forward or rearward This moves lower portion of lever in opposite direction against stops in gate where gear positions are marked Clutch Hand Lever The clutch hand lever 1 figure 3 is located on the left handle bar where it can be conveniently operated with the left hand The clutch is released by Squeezing the control lever toward the handle bar The clutch is engaged by slowly releasing the control lever to its extended position Foot Gear Shift Lever The foot gear shift lever 5 figure 3 is located on the left side where it may be conveniently operated by the left foot Pushing foot lever all the way down full stroke shifts transmission into the next lower gear lifting foot lever all the way up full stroke shifts transmission into the next higher gear The operator must release foot lever after each gear change to allow it to return to its central position before another gear change can be attempted or made Neutral position is between first low and second gears and is indicated by center li
39. ls with hand grease gun 29 Over greasing will damage seals Pack the steering head bearings with fresh grease at 50 000 miles Oil Applications All control connections and parts as indicated in the SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE CHART Page 23 should be oiled regularly particularly after washing motorcycle or driving in wet weather Hydra Glide Fork The Hydra Glide fork requires very little main tenance or attention It requires no greasing If fork does not appear to be working properly or 30 an appreciable amount of oil leakage should de velop attention should be given by an authorized Harley Davidson dealer Incorrect recoil action will result if there is in sufficient oil in either side of the fork To check the amount completely drain the oil and then pour back into each side 6 1 2 to 7 ounces of Harley Davidson Hydraulic Fork Oil Oil drained from the fork may be used again provided it does not appear to be contaminated by water or other foreign matter Add only enough fresh oil to provide the required amount If fork should at any time become submerged in water drain and refill immediately In an emergency when Harley Davidson Hydraulic Fork Oil is not available use the lightest auto mobile engine oil obtainable Do not use shock absorber fluid If engine oil is used however drain and replace with Hydraulic Fork Oil as soon as possible The consistency of engine oil varies with temperature changes
40. ly warmed up frequently most 26 of this water is again vaporized and blown out through the breather However a moderately driven engine making only short runs now and then and sel dom being thoroughly warmed up is likely to accu mulate an increasing amount of water in the oil tank This water will in freezing weather become slush or ice and if allowed to accumulate too long will block oil lines and damage the engine Also water mixed with oil for some time forms sludge that is harmful to the engine and causes undue wear of var ious working parts Therefore in winter the oil change interval should be shorter than normal for all engines and any engine used only for short runs particularly in commercial service must have oil changed frequently along with a thorough tank flush out to remove any water and sludge before new oil is put in tank The farther below freezing the tem perature drops the shorter the oil change interval should be Air Cleaner In normal service on hard surfaced roads remove air cleaner mesh wash in gasoline and saturate with engine oil at least every 1000 miles or oftener under dusty service conditions In extremely dusty service clean and oil filter mesh every 100 miles or at least once a day Gasoline Strainer The gasoline strainer is located on top of the gasoline supply valve inside the gasoline tank see figure 4 If the supply of gasoline is impeded as indicated by irregular carbu
41. ner is made to clean and polish the enamel parts to maintain or restore these parts as close as possible to their original luster Harley Davidson Piastic Cleaner Harley Davidson Plastic Cleaner Part No 98680 64 is recommended for cleaning of vinyl plastic seats Cleaner comes in 15 oz spray can To use Spray on and allow to set for a few seconds Then wipe clean with a damp cloth or sponge Full in structions appear on the can To Clean Windshield Use mild soap or detergent with water to clean plastic windshield Flush with water first to soften dirt then wipe clean with sponge or soft cloth using plenty of water Do not wipe windshield when dry or with dry towel because dirt particles may Scratch surface To obtain the longest possible life and the best possible performance from your motorcycle it is necessary not only to keep it adequately serviced but also correctly adjusted to the tolerances to which it was manufactured The following are the adjustments and general maintenance facts per taining to your motorcycle Spark Plugs Keep plugs clean and the gap between the elec trodes adjusted to 025 inch to 030 inch Clean with a sand blast cleaner Be sure your motorcycle is operating with the correct heat range plug best suited to your type of riding If in doubt see your Harley Davidson dealer It is recommended that new plugs are installed every 5000 miles 33 34 FIGURE 10 CARBURETOR
42. o tight 3 Friction discs gummy or oily Vi brakes do not hold normally 1 Brake improperly adjusted 2 Brake controls binding as result of improper lubrication or damage 3 Brake linings badly worn or glazed 4 Hydraulic system contains air or master cyl inder reservoir low on hydraulic brake fluid 9 Leak in hydraulic system 19 20 Keep on the right side of the road when meet ing other vehicles coming in the opposite direction Always sound your horn and pass on the left side when passing other vehicles going in the same direction Never try to pass an other vehicle going in the same direction at street intersections on curves or when going up or down a hill At street intersections give the right of way to the vehicle on your right Do not presume too much when you have the right of way the other driver may not know you have it Always signal when preparing to stop start or turn All traffic signs including those used for the control of traffic at intersections should be obeyed promptly and to the letter Slow Down signs near schools and caution signs at rail road crossings should always be observed and your actions governed accordingly Never crash a light When a change is indi cated from Go to Stop or vice versa in the traffic control systems at intersections await the change When intending to turn to the left give signal at least 100 feet before
43. o turn easily and rotate flywheels so that cam follower 4 is on either of the highest points of cam 5 Check the gap between the contacts 10 with a 018 inch gage wire preferred If it is not exactly 018 inch when the cam follower 4 is on either of the highest points of cam 5 adjustment is necessary Incorrect point gap Spacing affects ignition timing To adjust the points loosen the lock screw 3 and move station ary contact plate using screwdriver in adjusting notch 1 to provide correct contact point gap Re tighten the lock screw 3 and again check the gap to make sure it remains correct Points in pitted or worn condition should be replaced ignition Timing See figure 11 Ignition timing is controlled by the circuit breaker Correct ignition timing and correct setting of the circuit breaker contact point gap is absolutely necessary for proper engine operation and per formance The spark timing cam is advanced automatically as engine speed increases through action of the flyweights in the circuit breaker base This in sures correct spark timing to suit starting low speed and high speed requirements To checkor reset ignition timing proceed as follows Remove circuit breaker cover and set circuit breaker contact gap at exactly 018 inchas outlined under CIRCUIT BREAKER Checking Advanced Timing With Strobe Timing Light Use a strobe flash timing light timing gun to view advanced timing mark 12 on fly
44. ocket chain When readjustment is completed be sure to securely retighten the sleeve nut axle nut anchor stud nut and adjusting screw lock nuts in order Rear Chain Repair To repair rear chain in an emergency remove the damaged links by pushing out the riveted link pins with a chain repair tool obtained from deal er Then fit the necessary repair links This tool is also used to remove press fit connecting link sideplate when replacing entire rear chain Check correct alignment of the wheel to see that the tire runs about midway between rear fork and also that the rear sprocket runs centrally in the Brakes Front Brake Adjustment see figure 14 When the front wheel brake is properly adjusted the hand lever will move freely about one quarter of its full movement before the brake starts to take effect If adjusted tighter the brake may drag To adjust brake loosen lock nut 1 on adjusting sleeve 2 and turn lower nut 3 in toward the cable 1 Clutch 2 Push Rod Adjusting Screw Spring Tension Nuts 3 9 Slotted Backplate Front Chain Adjusting Shoe 10 Front Chain Oiler 4 5 Lock Nut 6 Outer Plate 11 Chain Housing Magnetic Drain Plug 7 8 3 Push Rod Adjusting Screw Support Bracket Center Bolt A and B Two Sets of Shoe Attaching Holes Shoe Support Bracket FIGURE 13 FRONT CHAIN AND CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT 45 46 Support tube to decrease the free movement of the lever 1 and tighten brake Tu
45. on Page MOTORCYCLE SAFETY 2 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 21 SAFEGUARD MAINTENANCE 3 ENGINE seus br COE i RETO 24 SPECIFICATIONS evel arx Es 4 TRANSMISSION 27 CONTROLS berike 9 CHASSIS a arrestere Gene bx 29 MOTORCYCLE SAFETY Harley Davidson motorcycles are designed and built according to our own rigid safety standards and all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Because of its acceleration maneuverability and ease of handling the motorcycle is inherently one of the safest vehicles designed for use on the highway However any vehicle can only be as safe as the person who operates it and depends primarily upon skill and judgement It must be remembered especially by those not familiar with motorcycle operation that being a two wheeled vehicle it requires different skills and operating procedures from those needed to safely operate a four wheeled vehicle We urge that you consult your Harley Davidson dealer who can advise you about the motor cycle traffic laws in your area who has the necessary clothing helmet etc best suited to your riding requirements and who can provide literature or training in the safe opera tion of your motorcycle HARLEY DAVIDSON OWNER SAFEGUARD MAINTENANCE In addition to this owner s manual a Safeguard Main tenance booklet is provided eachnew Harley Davidson owner The booklet contains your new motorcycle W
46. placement 4 73 66 cu in 1207 cc Torque FLH sis 65 lb ft at 3 200 RPM A 62 lb ft at 3 200 RPM Compression Ratio FLH 8 to 1 A 7 25 to 1 SERIAL NUMBERS The serial V I N numbers of your Harley David son are stamped on the right side of the engine crankcase and frame steering head Always give these numbers when ordering parts or making any inquiry about your motorcycle IGNITION SYSTEM Circuit Breaker Point Gap Dwell 221323933 O18 in 90 at 1500 RPM Spark Plugs DIES dua x dod ees 14 mm Gap 3 973 025 to 030 in Heat range for average use No 3 4 Spark Timing Retard 5 B T C Automatic Advance 35 B T C TRANSMISSION TYDE DAA AAA Constant Mesh Speeds Foot Shift 4 Forward Hand Shilt civic 4 Forward Optional 3 Forward and 1 Reverse MES SS Sate CIT SiS ov pressure of Eu ri 2 lbs front tire 1 Ib and gt sidecar tire 1 Ib n TUSCE Ae eMe tme M nc DORT TD Nen te E ERE cd DIS IE IE amonio OU PIU Pipa ee TG NJENE SS SEJE MERO TENUES OR TA NO STA PERS TEN Jeet eden ydeon vut EE setis te fo Peoria ene seem unwyd yfwn l Tail Lamp 8 Ignition Circuit Breaker Cover 2 Oil Filter 9 Oil Pump and Pressure Switch 3 Carburetor Air Cleaner 10 Starter Motor and Relay 4 Hydraulic Fork 11 Transmission Oil Filler Plug 9 Safety Guard 12 Battery 6 Brake Master Cylinder 13 Hydraulic Shock
47. reaching the turning point Move over to the center line of the street unless local rules require otherwise slow down passing the intersection of the street and then turn carefully to the left 8 In turning either right or left watch for pe 10 11 destrians as well as vehicles Do not leave the curb or parking area without signaling and seeing that your way is clear to drive into moving traffic A moving line of traffic has the right of way See that your license tags are installed in the position specified by law and that they are clearly visible under all conditions Keep them clean Ride at a safe speed a speed consistent with the type of highway you are on and always note whether the road is dry or wet Each varying condition on the highway means adjusting your speed accordingly New Motorcycle Initial Service After a new motorcycle has been driven its first 500 miles and again at approximately 1000 miles the motorcycle should be taken to the dealer from whom it was purchased for certain initial service operations with which the dealer is familiar If it is impossible to take the motorcycle toa dealer at the mileage intervals mentioned the owner should at least give the following outlined attention or arrange to have it given and take the motorcycle to the dealer for more complete servicing later on when convenient to do so CHECK AT FIRST 500 MILES 1 Drain oil tank through drain plug 7 figur
48. retion remove the gasoline supply valve from the tank and thoroughly clean the gasoline strainer Be sure to drain the tank before removing the gasoline supply valve P 2 3 4 1 Chain Inspection Cover 2 Inspection Cover Screws 4 3 Chain Housing Cover Screws 8 4 Clutch Cover 5 Clutch Cover Screws 3 FIGURE 8 CHAIN INSPECTION COVER Transmission ND CHAIN Use same grade of oil used in engine Remove transmission oil filler plug 11 figure 1 and check oil level every month or every 1000 miles whichever comes first Add oil if necessary and fill to the level of the filler opening The motorcycle should be standing STRAIGHT UP not leaning on jiffy stand when adding oil to the transmission Drain transmission and refill to correct level with fresh clean oil after the first 900 miles and thereafter seasonally or every 5 000 miles whichever comes first If transmission should become submerged in water drain it im mediately and refill to proper level Chains Front Chain A fixed amount of oil is supplied through an oii line from a metering orifice in the oil pump Oil drops on front chain from oiler outlet tube 10 figure 13 Excess oil collects at rear of chain compartment and is drawn back into engine gear case breather 27 When the front chain adjustment is checked at 2000 mile intervals see page 43 also check to see that oil comes out of oiler tube when engine is running when viewing throu
49. rn the lower nut 3 away from the cable support tube to increase the free movement of lever and loosen brake When free movement of the hand lever is about one quarter its full movement tighten lock nut 1 se curely against the adjusting sleeve nut 3 Rear Brake Adjustment The rear wheel is equipped with a hydraulic brake When the brake is properly adjusted the foot pedal will move freely approximately 1 1 4 inches before the brake starts to take effect Adjustment of the brake shoes is required periodically to compensate for lining wear Pedal adjustment may also be necessary due to pedal linkage wear Rear Brake Shoe Adjustment see figure 15 Remove chain guard rear mounting bolt and swing rear end of guard upward as shown in illustration To adjust brake shoes raise rear wheel so it ean be turned freely by hand Two adjusting cam Sed FIGURE 15 REAR BRAKE SHOE FIGURE 16 REAR BRAKE P AND CHAIN ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT area eg SEN UYN FL wu pute enu DT gt RP rau i is E DES feug square head nuts 1 and 2 one for each brake Shoe are located on the outside of the brake backing plate Using a square end wrench on front cam shoe nut turn brake front shoe cam 1 counterclockwise until lining contacts drum caus ing a noticeable drag when wheel is turned Rock Wheel back and forth to center the brake shoes Next back off cam approximately 1 32 turn until wheel turns freely Repeat this adjusting
50. rt No 95875 58 can be used to lock brake To use tool raise right side foot board slip tool over brake lever stop pin depress FIGURE 17 Ge af EA ee ET Sch A orn cc A ZVE REAR WHEEL REMOVAL vz i gt brake pedal and rotate tool so that cam on tool end locks brake pedal in depressed position Above tool is obtainable from your dealer When reassembling wheel reverse the removal procedure Drum flange dowels and recess in wheel hub must be clean so that wheel will be true and tight against brake drum when socket screws are tightened Securely tighten the five wheel socket screws before tightening the axle nut 3 To avoid any possibility of wheel working loose and damaging clamping flange it is important that socket screws be pulled very tight This wrench is furnished in accessory tool kit Ears of axle nut lock 2 fit over brake sleeve nut flats to prevent loosening see figure 15 Remove the cotter pin 1 axle nut 2 and flat wash er 3 Remove the five wheel mounting socket screws 5 loosen the two slider cap nuts 6 and remove axle 4 The front wheel is now free to come out leaving the brake drum in its place over the brake shoes 49 When replacing the wheel reverse the removal pro cedure Drum flange dowels and recess in wheel hub must be clean so that wheel will be true and tight against brake drum when socket screws are tightened Securely tighten wheel moun
51. s alightbulb across the contact points to determine the exact point of contact opening Loosen circuit breaker plate screws 6 just enough to shift circuitbreaker plate 8 using a screwdriver in notch 9 so contacts wil open exactly when piston top center timing mark 13 is alignedin inspection hole 11 as shown in figure 11 This procedure will result in approximate timing and engine can be operated in an emergency for a Short period until advanced position timing can be obtained with a strobe timing light At regular intervals of 5000 miles or at least once a year have your dealer check ignition timing and if necessary readjust circuit breaker setting to compensate for wear on circuit breaker that may have caused a slight change in timing Hydraulic Tappets Tappets are self adjusting hydraulic type They automatically adjust length to compensate for engine expansion and valve mechanism wear and thus keep the valve mechanism free of lash when the engine is running Tappet adjustment is re quired only in a new engine assembly and when the engine is reassembled after repair No further readjustment of tappets is required When starting an engine which has been shut off even for a few minutes the valve mechanism may tend to be slightly noisy until the hydraulic units completely refill with oil If at any time other than for a short period immediately after engine is started valve mechanism becomes abnormally noi
52. spring postfrom motorcycle raise the saddle remove saddle post clamp nut 5 which is located underneath frame at bottom end of post tube The post assembly can then be pulled out for greasing or servicing When the post assem bly is inserted back into the frame tube see that the flat side machined on the post rod nut 4 registers in flat side of the hole in the bottom of the tube 51 ELECTRICAL Headlamp The headlamp is of the sealed beam type When replacement is required use only the prescribed sealed unit available from your Harley Davidson dealer Replacing Headlamp Sealed Beam Unit see figure 20 If either filament burns out or if the lens breaks the entire sealed beam unit must be discarded and a new unit installed To install a new unit loosen door screw 1 enough to remove headlamp door 2 Remove the three retaining ring screws 4 andremove retaining ring 3 The sealed beam unit 5 is now free from the headlamp body and the connector block 7 can now be removed from the unit by pulling connector block 6 from the unit s prongs Install the new unit by reversing above operations Make sure prongs on unit are clean to assure good contact with connector block 52 No attempt should be made to repair a defective sealed beam unit When the seal is broken the reflector tarnishes and poor light and road visibility result Headlamp Adjustment see figure 20 The headlamp beam must be adjusted for h
53. sy it is an indication that one or more of the hydraulic units may not be functioning properly Always check the lubricating oil supply in the oil tank first if the valve mechanism is noisy since normal circulation of oil through the engine is necessary for proper operation of the hydraulic units If there is oil in the tank the units may not be functioning properly due to dirt in the oil supply passages leading to the lifter units Oil tank filter 2 figure 1 and tappet oil supply filter screen 3 figure 9 may require cleaning Drive at moderate speed to the nearest Harley Davidson dealer for further attention The need of attention to clutch and controls will be indicated by the clutch slipping under load or dragging in released position In either case the first thing to be checked is the adjustment of controls Clutch Hand Control Normally the only attention the clutch hand control requires is occasional readjustment of controlcoil adjusting sleeve 1 figure 12 to maintain approxi mately 1 4 inch free movement for hand lever on handlebar before clutch starts to disengage Should the need of major readjustment be indicated by a slipping clutch or dragging clutch indicated by excessive gear clash when shifting or sleeve adjustment is completely taken up the following adjustments should be made in the order indicated 1 Move end of lever on transmission forward to a position where it becomes firm indicating 39
54. t CHECK AT FIRST 1000 MILES I Drain oil tank and refill with fresh oil 2 Clean oil filter 3 Check level of oil in transmission and add oil if needed Use same grade of oil used in engine Service air cleaner 9 Check circuit breaker point gap 6 Check adjustment of chains and adjust if neces sary 7 Check lubrication of chains 22 8 Check level of solution in battery and add distilled water if needed See that terminals are clean and connections tight 9 Check brake adjustment and hydraulic fluid level 10 Check clutch adjustment 11 Check tire pressure and inspect tread 12 Road test Regular Service Intervals Regular motorcycle lubrication and maintenance will help you keep your new Harley Davidson operating at peak performance and will give you lower operating costs longer motorcycle life and greater riding pleasure Your Harley Davidson dealer knows best how to service your motorcycle with factory approved methods and equipment as suring you of thorough and competent workman ship for every job The chart on the next page shows the regular intervals at which specified service operations should be performed For more detailed description of the service and maintenance procedures speci fied refer to information following after chart SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE CHART 23 STORAGE If your motorcycle will not be operated for several months such as during the winter season there are
55. t a warmor hot engine move choke knob out ward to 1 2 closed position set throttle 1 4 open turn on ignition switch and operate the starter As soon as the engine starts open throttle just far enough to keep it running while warming up or until ready to set the motorcycle in motion As the engine warms up and misfires because of the over rich mixture gradually open choke by moving choke knob inward After the engine has thoroughly warmed up choke knob should be all the way in When the engine does not start after a few revolutions or if one cylinder fires weakly but engine does not start it is usually be cause of an over rich flooded condition This is especially true of a hot engine If the engine is flooded open choke all the way turn ignition on and operate starter with choke and throttle wide open Operation With motorcycle standing engine stopped proceed as follows to get under way Determine that trans mission is in neutral and clutch is fully engaged 16 Start the engine fully release the clutch shift into first and slowly engage the clutch After desired speed is attained in first fully disengage the clutch lift the foot lever all the way up to shift into second and again engage clutch Shift in like manner for third and fourth gears DO NOT SHIFT GEARS WITHOUT FULLY DIS ENGAGING THE CLUTCH When the motorcycle is in motion and it is desired to shift to lower gears do not shift from third to secon
56. tellated nut locked with a cotter pin This bol fastens lower fork bracket to fork stem bracket which has a Slotted hole for the bolt Remove cotter pin from nut and back off nut far enough so that lock plates underneath bolt head and bolt nut can be disengaged from slots in each side of fork bracket Now grasp front 13 wheel and pull fork sides forward as far as elongated holes in bracket will permit Re engage lock plates in elongated holes with plate engaging to the front Securely tighten nut and insert cotter pin 2 Re aim headlamp after fork is readjusted See page 52 3 For solo service when sidecar is removed move fork back by reversing above procedure Rear Shock Absorber Spring Adjustment The rear shock absorber springs can be adjusted ta three positions for the weight the motorcycle is to carry The average weight solo rider would use the extended spring position off cam A heavy solo rider might require the position with springs slightly compressed first cam step buddy seat riders require the fully compressed spring position second cam step To adjust the rear shock absorber springs turn cushion spring adjusting cam figure 7 to desired position with spanner wrench Both cushion spring adjusting cams must be adjusted to the same position When returning to off cam position cams should be backed off in opposite direction span ner wrench for this purpose is available from your Harley Davidson
57. ting socket screws 5 and axle nut 2 and then tighten the two slider cap nuts 6 This will insure correct alignment of fork sides Wheel Bearings Front and rear wheels have permanently lubricated and sealed retainer type ball bearings Bearings require no interval attention Excessive looseness or roughness in bearings when wheel is turned indicates worn bearings and they will require replacement Tires Care should be taken to keep tires properly inflated See Tire Data Page 5 for correct tire inflation pressures Do not over inflate tires The front tire 50 FIGURE 18 FRONT WHEEL REMOVAL FIGURE 19 SADDLE SPRING POST of a solo motorcycle normally wears unevenly and becomes peaked to some extent It is recommended with a solo motorcycle particularly that wheels and tires be transposed at intervals of approximately 5 000 miles This will stabilize high speed operation and also equalize wear Both tires have inner tubes and rim bands Be cause tires tubes and wheels are critical safety items we recommend your Harley Davidson dealer for parts and service Saddle Spring Post see figure 19 The saddle cushion spring assembly three lower Springs of a standard saddle post is adjusted for the average weight rider to give maximum riding comfort Adjustment can be changed for lighter or heavier than average rider and different springs can be obtained if desired from your dealer To disassemble
58. to interact chemically when mixed The oil tank capacity is 4 quarts and is considered full when the oil level is at upper mark on the dip stick Tighten the cap securely to prevent leakage The oil signal light on the instrument panel indi cates oil circulation Oil mileage normally varies from 250 to 500 miles per quart depending on the nature of service solo or sidecar fast or moderate driving and how well the engine is kept tuned If mileage is not within this range see your dealer Remove tank cap and CHECK OIL SUPPLY NOT MORE THAN 300 MILES AFTER EACH COMPLETE REFILL If oil level is at lower mark on dipstick two quarts can be added Do not allow oil level to go below the lower mark on gauge rod LOWER MARK ADD OIL UPPER MARK FULL Oil will run cooler and mileage will be somewhat higher with oil level well up in tank Furthermore unless oil tank is kept well filled frequent check ing of oil level will be necessary to avoid any chance of running dry Oil should be changed after the first 500 miles and 1000 miles for a new engine and thereafter at about 2000 mile intervals in normal service at warm or moderate temperatures Oil change intervals should be shorter in cold weather See Winter Lubrication Completely drain oil tank of used oil and refill with fresh oil If ser vice is extremely hard or on dusty roads or in competition drain and refill at shorter intervals Draining should be done after
59. uld register on the This unit requires no interval attention Should wall or screen even with but no higher than any electrical system trouble be experienced that the horizontal line mentioned above might be traceable to the alternator or control mo dule the motorcycle should be taken to your Harley 3 If beam reguires adjustment remove headlamp Davidson dealer who has the necessary electrical door The lamp can be tilted up or down to testing eguipment to give reguired attention aim it in relation to the horizontal line by turning vertical adjustment screw 7 in or out The lamp can be aimed to the right or left in relation to the front wheel by turning the hori Bulb Chart zontal adjustment screw 8 n or out The bulb chart facing gives the location and bulb requirements for your Harley Davidson motor cycle Alternator Charging Rate and Control Module The alternator output is controlled and changed to direct current by the control module located at the front of the engine The regulator portion functions 54 BULB CHART Sete ANE ESTAS MA JA OE Sy A DOR SEES ISS EST SUES NG YN jer urt ni TS E eyr ynd MW Wn d BENIN Y ei IESUS DEHAU DIMAS SAMS ASIE Hm DERI e E Bes EE eee 3 G gt prot mel bunt AE P Y E pos ASS ES BESSERES EN CN SEEN KASNE eyn S Ee i De BRE eri RA AN TN DREAM oh MSE o rih EE ne ea MEO A eve dero ie CENSOR CENE SE EEE REE CEE SE A peers
60. wheel through ac cessory plastic view plug screwed into timing in spection hole 11 while engine is running at 2000 RPM Timing light leads should be connected to front spark plug ground and positive red wire to battery terminal Light will flash each time front cylinder spark occurs Loosen circuit breaker plate screws 6 just enough so circuit breaker plate 8 can be shifted using a screwdriver in notch 9 as light aimed into inspection hole 11 stops timing mark 12 in center of hole Timing will re tard 30 automatically when engine is stopped 37 Checking Retarded Timing with Circuit Tester See figure 11 If a strobe timing lightis not available approximate timing can be obtained in an emergency by using the following procedure Remove screw plug from timing inspection hole 11 in left side of crankcase Then remove front push rod cover sothat opening and closing of valve can be observed Turn engine in direction in which it runs until front piston is on compression stroke just after front intake valve closes and continue turning engine very slowly less than 1 2 revolution until piston top center timing mark 13 on flywheel is aligned in the inspection hole 11 as shown The narrow lobe cam is now at the approximate point at which contacts 10 open and front cylinder 38 ignition spark occurs When the wide cam lobe opens the points rear cylinder ignition spark occurs Connect a circuit tester such a
61. y If oil does not return to oil tank 1 2 Oil tank empty Oil pump not functioning Vit engine uses too much oil 1 Piston rings badly worn or in bad condition 2 One or more push rod cover cork washers in bad condition or a push rod cover not seating properly against its washer 3 Rear chain oiler set for excessive amount of oil Vu vibration is excessive 1 Cylinder bracket loose or broken 2 Engine mounting bolts loose 3 Transmission and or transmission submount ing plate loose 4 Tires or wheels defective Ves alternator does not charge or charging rate is below normal 1 Defective regulator rectifier module 2 Loose broken or shorted wires in alternator to module circuit or module to battery circuit 3 Defective alternator stator or rotor A If carburetor floods 1 Inlet valve and or valve seat wornor damaged 2 Dirt between float valve and its seat 3 Excessive pumping of hand throttle grip Vi transmission shifts hard 1 Bent shifter rod 2 Clutch dragging slightly 3 Transmission oil too heavy winter operation Vi transmission jumps out of gear 1 Shifter rod improperly adjusted 2 Shifter clutch dogs and or dogs on its mating gear badly worn Vit clutch slips 1 Clutch controls improperly adjusted 2 Insufficient clutch spring tension 3 Friction discs oily vi If clutch drags or does not release 1 Clutch controls improperly adjusted 2 Clutch spring tension to
62. y rich rather than lean Use correct heat range spark plugs to suit type of service This applies particularly to a motorcycle equipped with windshield and splash shields or lap apron The spark plugs originally installed in the engine are of the proper heat range for mostnormal opera ting conditions However more severe than average service or very light service may call for a spark plug of adifferent heat range to prevent overheating in the case of very severe service or fouling in the case of very light service When plugs need to be replaced get them from your Harley Davidson dealer He can supply you with the type of plug best suited to your require ments Experimenting with plugs of unproven quality and suitability is inviting trouble Locating Operating Troubles The following check list of operating troubles and their probable causes will be helpful in keeping your motorcycle in good operating condition Re member that more than one of these conditions may be causing the trouble and all should be carefully checked Vt engine starts hard or runs unevenly or misses 1 Spark plugs in bad condition or have HODEODEE gap 2 Circuit breaker points out of adjustment or in need of cleaning 17 Condenser connection loose Battery nearly discharged Loose wire connection at one of battery ter minals or at coil or circuit breaker Water or dirt in fuel system and carburetor Gasline tank cap vent plugged or carburetor

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