Harley Davidson Electra Glide. 1970 Owner's Manual — page 1

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.

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 performance 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 requires 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY . . . . . . ..2

SAFEGUARD MAINTENANCE. . . . ..3

SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . ..4

CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . ..9

RIDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..15

Section Page

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE . . . ..21

ENGINE. . . . . . . . . . . ..24

TRANSMISSION. . . . . . . . ..27

CHASSIS. . . . . . . . . . . ..29

ELECTRICAL. . . . ... 52

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 motorcycle 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 operation of your motorcycle. HARIEY-DAViDSON OWNER SAFEGUARD MAINTENANCE”
In addition to this owner's manual, a Safeguard Maintenance booklet is provided each new Harley-Davidson owner. The booklet contains your new motorcycle Warranty, a Warranty Registration card, and a number 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 visit 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 quality Harley-Davidson product.

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