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When lifting a motorcycle using a jack, be sure jack con-
tacts both lower frame tubes where down tubes and lower
frame tubes converge. Never lift by jacking on cross-
members, oil pan, mounting brackets, components or
housings. Failure to comply can cause serious damage
resulting in the need to perform major repair work. (00586d)

Identify Wheel Spoke Groups

NOTE

Spokes are grouped in sets of four.

1.

Raise wheel with a suitable lifting device.

2.

See

Figure 1-9

. Starting at the valve stem, identify the first

group of four spokes (1-4).

3.

Using a different color for each spoke in the group, draw
an alignment mark across the spoke nipple and onto the
rim.

4.

Continue around the wheel marking the rest of the spokes
the same as they were marked in the previous way.

Wheel Spoke Adjustment

NOTES

•

Do not tighten spoke more than 1/4 turn past alignment
mark. If more tension is needed, label spoke and check
after completing rest of wheel.

•

Do not use the spoke torque wrench to loosen spokes.
Use SPOKE NIPPLE WRENCH (Part No. HD-94681-80)
to loosen spokes.

1.

See

Figure 1-9

. Starting with the first group of spokes,

loosen spoke (1) using SPOKE NIPPLE WRENCH (Part
No. HD-94681-80) 1/4 turn.

2.

Using SPOKE TORQUE WRENCH (Part No. HD-48985)
tighten spoke (1) to the value listed in

Table 1-8

.

a.

While tightening, if the torque wrench clicks before
the alignment marks align, continue to turn the spoke
nipple until the marks align.

b.

If the alignment marks align and the torque specifica-
tion has not been reached, continue to tighten the
spoke nipple until the correct torque is achieved, but
do not turn spoke nipple more then 1/4 turn past
alignment mark.

3.

Repeat previous two steps for spoke (4) in the same group.

4.

Continue around the wheel checking spokes 1 and 4 until
all groups are done.

5.

Repeat procedure for spokes (2, 3) in each group.

NOTE

When checking any spokes that were labeled, make sure to
use the original alignment mark.

6.

Check spokes, if any, that were labeled as not reaching
the proper torque value after tightening 1/4 turn past
alignment mark.

a.

Loosen spoke 1/4 turn past original alignment mark
using SPOKE NIPPLE WRENCH (Part No. HD-94681-
80).

b.

While tightening, if the torque wrench clicks before
the alignment marks align, continue to turn the spoke
nipple until the marks align.

c.

If the alignment marks align and the torque specifica-
tion has not been reached, continue to tighten the
spoke nipple until the correct torque is achieved, but
do not turn spoke nipple more then 1/4 turn past
alignment mark.

7.

True the wheel. See

2.7 CHECKING AND TRUING

WHEELS

.

Table 1-8. Spoke Nipple Torque Specification

MINIMUM TORQUE

RIM TYPE

55

in-lbs

(6.2 Nm)

All

1

3

2

4

sm06507

Figure 1-9. Tightening Laced Wheels (typical)

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PRIMARY CHAINCASE LUBRICANT

GENERAL

All models have an automatic chain tensioner. For primary
chain service procedures, see

5.4 DRIVE COMPONENTS

.

CHANGING PRIMARY CHAINCASE
LUBRICANT

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

19.0-28.5 Nm

14-21 ft-lbs

Primary chaincase drain plug

9.5-12.2 Nm

84-108

in-lbs

Clutch inspection cover screw

6.8-8.1 Nm

60-72

in-lbs

Battery terminal fastener

1.

Run motorcycle until engine is at normal operating temper-
ature.

When draining or adding lubricant, do not allow dirt, debris
or other contaminants to enter the engine. (00198a)

Be sure that no lubricants or fluids get on tires, wheels or
brakes when changing fluid. Traction can be adversely
affected, which could result in loss of control of the
motorcycle and death or serious injury. (00047d)

2.

See

Figure 1-10

. Drain lubricant into suitable container.

3.

Clean drain plug. If plug has accumulated a lot of debris,
inspect the condition of chaincase components.

4.

Install

new

O-ring on drain plug.

5.

Install drain plug into primary chaincase cover. Tighten to
14-21 ft-lbs (19.0-28.5 Nm).

To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause
death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) battery
cable before proceeding. (00048a)

6.

Disconnect negative battery cable.

7.

See

Figure 1-11

. Remove screws with captive washers

(3) and clutch inspection cover (2).

8.

Remove seal (1). Wipe oil from groove in chaincase cover
and mounting surface.

Do not overfill the primary chaincase with lubricant.
Overfilling can cause rough clutch engagement, incomplete
disengagement, clutch drag and/or difficulty in finding
neutral at engine idle. (00199b)

9.

Place motorcycle in an upright position to fill primary
chaincase.

10. Pour specified amount of FORMULA+ TRANSMISSION

AND PRIMARY CHAINCASE LUBRICANT through clutch
inspection cover opening. Refer to

Table 1-9

.

Table 1-9. Primary Chaincase Lubricant Refill Capacity

CAPACITY

ITEM

32 oz (0.95 L) wet

Primary chaincase lubricant

40 oz (1.18 L) dry

om00114a

Figure 1-10. Removal/Installation of Chaincase Drain Plug

3

2

1

om00709

1. Seal
2. Clutch inspection cover
3. Screw with captive washer (5)

Figure 1-11. Clutch Cover

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11. Install clutch inspection cover and

new

seal:

a.

Thoroughly wipe all lubricant from cover mounting
surface and groove in chaincase cover.

b.

See

Figure 1-11

. Position

new

seal (1) in groove in

clutch inspection cover. Press each of the nubs on
seal into the groove.

c.

Secure inspection cover with screws with captive
washers (3).

d.

See

Figure 1-12

. Tighten in sequence shown to 84-

108

in-lbs

(9.5-12.2 Nm).

12. Connect battery negative cable. Tighten to 60-72

in-lbs

(6.8-8.1 Nm)

4

5

2

3

1

sm02844

Figure 1-12. Clutch Cover Torque Sequence

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1.10

TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT

TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

2.8-8.5 Nm

25-75

in-lbs

Transmission dipstick

NOTE

Check transmission fluid at room temperature.

1.

Park on level ground on the jiffy stand.

2.

See

Figure 1-13

. Remove transmission lubricant dipstick.

Wipe dipstick clean.

3.

Insert dipstick into transmission. Thread dipstick in until
O-ring makes contact with case. Do not tighten.

4.

See

Figure 1-14

. Remove dipstick. Check lubricant level

on dipstick.

Mixing mineral-based lubricants with SYN-3 in the trans-
mission can damage the transmission. (00452b)

5.

The level should be between the A and F marks. Add only
enough lubricant to bring level to between the A mark and
the F mark. Refer to

Table 1-10

.

6.

Install dipstick. Tighten to 25-75

in-lbs

(2.8-8.5 Nm).

sm03075a

Figure 1-13. Transmission Lubricant Check/Fill

1

2

om01041

1. Add
2. Full

Figure 1-14. Transmission Dipstick Lubricant Level

Table 1-10. Recommended Lubricant

REFILL
QUANTITY *

LUBRICANT

28 oz (0.83 L)

FORMULA+ TRANSMISSION AND PRIMARY
CHAIN LUBRICANT
or
SCREAMIN' EAGLE SYN3 FULL SYNTHETIC
MOTORCYCLE LUBRICANT 20W50

*Approximate. Check and add as needed to bring level within
specification.

CHANGING TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

19.0-28.5 Nm

14-21 ft-lbs

Transmission drain plug

2.8-8.5 Nm

25-75

in-lbs

Transmission filler plug/dip-
stick

1.

See

Figure 1-13

. Remove transmission filler plug/dipstick.

When draining or adding lubricant, do not allow dirt, debris
or other contaminants to enter the engine. (00198a)

Be sure that no lubricants or fluids get on tires, wheels or
brakes when changing fluid. Traction can be adversely
affected, which could result in loss of control of the
motorcycle and death or serious injury. (00047d)

2.

See

Figure 1-15

. Remove transmission drain plug. Drain

lubricant into a suitable container.

3.

Clean and inspect drain plug and O-ring.

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sm02860a

Figure 6-27. Raise and Hold Dog Ring

Shifter Cam/Shifter Forks

1.

Using dog rings, lock two gears in place. Temporarily place
transmission assembly into transmission case.

2.

Install

new

nuts on mainshaft and countershaft. Tighten

to 85-95 ft-lbs (115.3-128.8 Nm).

3.

Remove transmission assembly from case.

4.

Place bearing housing on bench with shafts pointing
upward.

5.

If removed, install detent arm assembly:

a.

See

Figure 6-28

. Clean detent screw mounting hole

in transmission bearing housing.

b.

Assemble

new

detent screw, detent arm, sleeve and

detent spring. Make certain to orient spring and detent
arm as shown.

c.

Mount detent assembly in bearing housing as shown.

d.

Tighten to 120-150

in-lbs

(13.6-17.0 Nm).

6.

See

Figure 6-29

. Using screwdriver (1), pull detent arm

back to allow installation of shift cam assembly.

7.

Install shift cam assembly (5).

8.

See

Figure 6-30

. Install lock plate (2) and

new

lock plate

fasteners (3). Tighten to 57-63

in-lbs

(6.4-7.1 Nm).

NOTE

See

Figure 6-31

. The forks are different from each other and

are identified as shown.

9.

See

Figure 6-32

. Insert shifter fork (2) into the slot of the

dog ring in between mainshaft 5th and 6th gear.

10. Slide long shift shaft through 5th and 6th gear shifter fork.

Install shaft in hole in bearing housing.

11. Install short shift shaft:

a.

Insert shifter fork (6) into the slot of the dog ring in
between countershaft 3rd and 4th gear.

b.

Insert shifter fork (9) into the slot of the dog ring in
between countershaft 1st and 2nd gear.

c.

Slide short shift shaft through countershaft shifter
forks.

d.

Install shaft in hole in bearing housing.

NOTE

If main drive gear was removed, install it now. See

6.7 MAIN

DRIVE GEAR AND BEARING

.

1

2

4

3

sm03018

1. Detent screw
2. Detent arm
3. Sleeve
4. Detent spring

Figure 6-28. Detent Assembly

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2

1

5

4

3

sm03601a

1. Screwdriver
2. Detent fastener
3. Detent spring
4. Detent arm
5. Shift cam

Figure 6-29. Detent Assembly

1

3

3

2

4

sm03600a

1. Bearing housing
2. Lock plate
3. Lock plate fastener (2)
4. Shift cam

Figure 6-30. Shift Drum

1

3

4

5

2

sm03028

1. Long shift shaft
2. 5th and 6th gear shifter fork
3. Short shift shaft
4. 3rd and 4th gear shifter fork
5. 1st and 2nd gear shifter fork

Figure 6-31. Shifter Forks and Shafts

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Do not over-tighten filler or drain plug. Doing so could
result in a lubricant leak. (00200b)

4.

Install drain plug with O-ring. Tighten to 14-21 ft-lbs (19.0-
28.5 Nm). Do not over-tighten.

5.

Fill the transmission with 28 oz (0.83 L) of recommended
Harley-Davidson lubricant. Refer to

Table 1-10

.

6.

Check lubricant level and add enough lubricant to bring
the level between the A(dd) and F(ull) marks. See

1.10 TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT, Transmission Lub-
ricant

.

7.

Install filler plug/dipstick. Tighten to 25-75

in-lbs

(2.8-8.5

Nm).

sm03076

Figure 1-15. Transmission Drain Plug (Bottom View)

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1.11

CLUTCH

ADJUSTMENT

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

8.1-13.6 Nm

72-120

in-lbs

Clutch adjuster screw jamnut

13.6 Nm

120

in-lbs

Clutch cable adjuster jamnut

9.5-12.2 Nm

84-108

in-lbs

Clutch inspection cover
screws

NOTES

•

Perform clutch adjustment with motorcycle at room tem-
perature.

•

Clearance at adjuster screw will increase as powertrain
temperature increases.

•

If adjuster screw is adjusted with powertrain hot, clutch
slippage could occur when powertrain is cold.

1.

Position motorcycle on a suitable lift, upright and level.
Point front wheel straight ahead.

2.

Remove clutch inspection cover.

3.

Remove and discard seal.

4.

See

Figure 1-16

. Add free play to cable.

a.

Slide rubber boot (1) off cable adjuster.

b.

Loosen jamnut (3).

c.

Turn cable adjuster (2) until there is a large amount
of free play at clutch hand lever.

5.

See

Figure 1-17

. Loosen jamnut (1) on clutch adjuster

screw (2). To take up all free play, turn screw inward
(clockwise) until lightly seated. Activate the clutch lever to
verify the balls are seated in the ramps.

6.

Back out adjusting screw (counterclockwise) 1/2 to 1 full
turn. Tighten jamnut to 72-120

in-lbs

(8.1-13.6 Nm), while

holding adjusting screw with an Allen wrench.

7.

Squeeze clutch lever to maximum limit three times, to set
ball and ramp release mechanism.

8.

Check free play.

a.

Turn cable adjuster away from jamnut until slack is
eliminated at hand lever.

b.

See

Figure 1-18

. Pull clutch cable ferrule (2) away

from clutch lever bracket (3) to check free play. Turn
cable adjuster as necessary to obtain 1/16-1/8 in.
(1.6-3.2 mm) free play between end of cable ferrule
and clutch lever bracket.

9.

Tighten jamnut against cable adjuster to 120

in-lbs

(13.6

Nm). Cover cable adjuster mechanism with rubber boot.

4

3

2

1

sm02219

1. Rubber boot
2. Cable adjuster
3. Jamnut
4. Cable end

Figure 1-16. Clutch Cable Adjuster

1

2

sm02220

1. Jamnut
2. Clutch adjuster screw

Figure 1-17. Clutch Adjuster Screw

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1

4

2

3

pd00059

1. Clutch cable
2. Cable ferrule
3. Clutch lever bracket
4. Free play: 1/16-1/8 in (1.6-3.2 mm)

Figure 1-18. Clutch Cable Free Play

10. Install clutch inspection cover and

new

seal as follows:

a.

Thoroughly wipe all lubricant from cover mounting
surface and groove in chaincase.

b.

Position

new

seal in groove in clutch inspection cover.

c.

Insert screw with captive washer through clutch
inspection cover. Carefully thread it into the top cover
screw hole.

d.

Start the remaining four screws with captive washers.

e.

Following the torque sequence shown in

Figure 1-19

.

Alternately tighten screws to 84-108

in-lbs

(9.5-12.2

Nm).

4

5

2

3

1

sm02844

Figure 1-19. Clutch Cover Torque Sequence

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1.12

DRIVE BELT AND SPROCKETS

GENERAL

Never bend belt forward into a loop smaller than the drive
sprocket diameter. Never bend belt into a reverse loop.
Over bending can damage belt resulting in premature
failure, which could cause loss of control and death or
serious injury. (00339a)

In the case of stone damage to belt, inspect the sprockets for
damage and replace as required. If replacing belt, always
replace both transmission and rear sprockets.

CLEANING

Keep dirt, grease, oil, and debris off the drive belt and
sprockets. Clean the belt with a rag slightly dampened with a
light cleaning agent.

INSPECTION

Sprockets

NOTE

If chrome chips or gouges to rear sprocket are large enough
to be harmful, they will leave a pattern on the belt face.

1.

See

Figure 1-20

. Inspect each tooth (1) of rear sprocket

for:

•

major tooth damage

•

large chrome chips with sharp edges

•

gouges caused by hard objects

•

excessive loss of chrome plating (see next step)

2.

To check if chrome plating has worn off, drag a scribe or
sharp knife point across the bottom of a groove (2)
(between two teeth) with medium pressure.

a.

If scribe or knife point slides across groove without
digging in or leaving a visible mark, chrome plating
is still good.

b.

If scribe or knife points digs in and leaves a visible
mark, it is cutting the bare aluminum. A knife point
will not penetrate the chrome plating.

3.

Replace rear sprocket if major tooth damage or loss of
chrome exists.

1

2

sm02222

1. Tooth
2. Groove

Figure 1-20. Rear Sprocket

Drive Belt

See

Figure 1-21

. Inspect drive belt for:

•

Cuts or unusual wear patterns.

•

Outside edge bevelling (8). Some bevelling is common,
but it indicates that sprockets are misaligned.

•

Outside ribbed surface for signs of stone puncture (7). If
cracks or other damage exists near edge of belt, replace
belt immediately. Damage to center of belt will require belt
replacement eventually. However, when cracks extend to
edge of belt, failure is imminent.

•

Inside (toothed portion) of belt for exposed tensile cords
(normally covered by nylon layer and polyethylene layer).
This condition will result in belt failure and indicates worn
transmission sprocket teeth. Replace belt and transmission
sprocket.

•

Signs of puncture or cracking at the base of the belt teeth.
Replace belt if either condition exists.

•

Replace belt if conditions 2, 3, 6 or 7 (on edge of belt)
exist.

NOTE

Condition 1 may develop into 2 or 3 over time. Condition 1 is
not grounds for replacing the belt, but it should be watched
closely before condition 2 develops which will require belt
replacement.

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