Harley Davidson FL, FLH (1966) Electra Glide. Rider handbook — page 1

Index

Air Cleaner. . . . ..

Battery. . . . .

Brake Adjustment. . . ..

Bulb Chart. . . . ..

Carburetor . . . . ..

Chain Adjustment. . . ...

Chain Lubrication. . . ..

Circuit Breaker and Ignition Timing . . . .

Cleaning. . . . .

Clutch. . . . . .

Controls. . . . .

Electrical. . . . ...

Engine Lubrication. . . ..

First 500 Miles (Break-in Period). ..

Gasoline Strainer. . . ...

Generator. . . . ...

Greasing and Oil Applications. .

Headlamp. . . . ...

Hydraulic Brake. . . ...

Locating Operating Troubles. . .

Maintenance. . . . .

New Motorcycle Service. . ..

Oil Filter. . . . ..

Operating Tips. . . .

Regular Service Intervals. . ..

Riding. . . . .

Rules of the Road. . . ..

Saddle Spring Post. . . .

Servicing. . . . ...

Service Chart. . . .

Spark Plugs. . . . .

Specifications. . . .

Starting and Stopping Instructions. ..

Tappets. . . . ...

Tires. . . . . .

Transmission Adjustment. . ..

Transmission Lubrication. . .

Wheels. . . . .

Winter Lubrication. . . .

Wiring Diagram. . . ... TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page

SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

RIDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SERVICING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..21

ENGINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..23

TRANSMISSION AND CHAINS. . . . . . . . . . ..25

CHASSIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..27

MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..31

ENGINE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..31

TRANSMISSION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..37

CHASSIS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..43

ELECTRICAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..51

Horley-Dovidson products ore manufactured under arte or more of the following patents:

U. S. Patents - 0-199,479, 2510222, 2574739, 2770869, 2783927,

2788676, 2872660, 2986162, 2987934, 2998809, 3116089, 3144860,

3144631. Canadian Patents - 487981, 490652.
Price 75 cents Printed in U.S.A.
Part No. 99460-66 Orig. 6-65
INTRODUCTION
As the owner of a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle, you will enjoy a thrilling new experience in motorcycling pleasure. Harley-Davidson has designed for you the ultimate in motorcycles — speed, acceleration, comfort and safety — precision built and engineered to give you many thousands of miles of dependable, carefree riding.

This handbook contains information you will need to know to operate and care for your Harley-Davidson so that it will provide dependable and trouble-free service. Follow the instructions carefully and you will be assured of the best performance that your motorcycle can give.

This handbook is intended for the owner and 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 requires the attention of a skilled motorcycle mechanic and the use of special tools and equipment. Your Harley-Davidson dealer has the facilities, experience, and genuine Harley-Davidson parts to properly render this valuable service.

NOTE

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

Wheel Base. . . . . ..60 in.

Overall Length. . . . ...92 in.

Overall Width. . . . . 35 in.

CAPACITIES

Fuel Tank Total. .5or 3-3/4 Gallons (U.S.)

Reserve ... 1 or 1-1/4 Gallon (U.S.)

Oil Tank. . . . .4 quarts (U.S.)

Transmission. . . 1-1/2 Pints (U.S.)

ENGINE

Model Designation Letters. . ..FL- FLH

Number of Cylinders. . . . ..2

Type. . . . ..45 Degree V Type

Horsepower . . FLH . . . 60.0 HP at 5,400 R.P.M.

FL . . . . 55.0 HP at 5,400 R.P.M.

Taxable Horsepower. . . . .9.44

Bore. . . . .3-7/16 in. (87.3mm)

Stroke. . . ..3-31/32 in. (100.8mm)

Piston Displacement. . 73.66 cu. in. (1207 cc)

SPROCKETS AND GEAR RATIOS

TIRE DATA

Tire Size		Tire Pressure - PSI
Tire Size		Front	Rear	Sidecar
Solo Rider	4.00 x 18	14	16
	4.50 x 18	12	14
	5.00 x 16	12	14
Rider and One	4.00 x 18	18	26
Passenger	4.50 x 18	12	16
	5.00 x 16	12	16
Rider And One	4.00 x 18	20	24	14
Sidecar Pass	4.50 x 18	14	16	14
enger or 150 lb.	5.00 x 16	14	16	14

IMPORTANT

5.00 x 16 tires supplied as original equipment on Electra-Glide Models are identified by the numeral "100" on tire sidewall. These tires were designed especially for your Harley-Davidson Electra-Glide to provide maximum roadability. When tires need replacement, use only type "100" tires which are readily obtainable at your Harley- Davidson dealer.