| 1. | Using a 5mm hex key (1125R and 1125CR models) or 8mm socket (all other models), loosen the clutch lever pinch screw to allow the clutch lever bracket to rotate on the handlebar. |
Figure 1. Position Drilling Fixture on Left Side of Handlebar | ||||||||||
| 2. | See Figure 1. Obtain the drilling fixture (1) from the kit. Check that the set screw (2) does not extend into the bore of the fixture. With the set screw inboard and toward the front, slide the fixture onto the left end of the handlebar (4). Align the set screw with the switch housing locating hole (5) in the handlebar, and tighten the set screw securely. NOTE Cover the front fender and intake cover (and on 1125R and 1125CR models, the left side radiator cover) with clean shop towels to prevent scratching of the finish. | |||||||||||
| 3. | Rotate the clutch lever bracket upward to provide clearance for the drill. Insert the 9/64 inch drill bit from the kit into one of the holes (3) in the fixture, and drill a hole completely through the handlebar wall. Insert the drill bit into the second hole (3) in the fixture, and drill a hole through the handlebar wall, directly opposite the first hole. Remove the fixture from the handlebar. Thoroughly clean the handlebar surface of all metal shavings from the drilling operation. | |||||||||||
| 4. | See Figure 17. Obtain the left side heated hand grip (1) and two self-tapping screws (8) from the kit, and note the two slots on the inboard end of the grip. With the wire facing down, slide the grip onto the left end of the handlebar, aligning the holes inside the slots with the holes drilled in the handlebar in Step 3. Peel back the collar on the hand grip, and insert one of the screws into each slot, with the threads protruding through the hole in the grip and into the hole in the handlebar. Fasten the screws into the holes in the handlebar using a T-20 TORX® drive head. Tighten to 1.6–1.8 N·m (14–16 in-lbs). NOTE Take care not to break the alignment pins on the switch housings. | |||||||||||
| 5. | Refer to the service manual, and follow the instructions to install the left side handlebar switch assembly to the handlebar. | |||||||||||
| 6. | Rotate the clutch lever bracket downward into its original position. On 1125 CR models only, line up the clutch lever bracket with the reference lines on the handlebar. For ALL models, tighten the clutch lever pinch screw to 6.8–9.5 N·m (60–84 in-lbs). | |||||||||||
| 7. | Obtain the new right side handlebar switch assembly and heated throttle grip from the kit. With the wire facing down, slide the grip onto the right end of the handlebar. Refer to the service manual to install the throttle grip, throttle and idle cables and handlebar switch assembly to the vehicle. DO NOT fasten wires and cables to the vehicle at this time. NOTE For Ulysses models only: If a Buell™ Quest™ Global Positioning System (GPS) Kit is installed on the vehicle, fit the heated throttle grip wire between the two GPS wires. | |||||||||||
| 8. | For Lightning and Ulysses models: For Firebolt models: For 1125R models: For 1125CR models: a. Slightly loosen the four screws fastening the upper handlebar clamp. b. Shift the position of the handlebar as needed to allow threading the heated throttle grip wire and right side handlebar switch harness under the handlebar, behind the front fork, following the path of the existing wiring into the front fairing. Note that the rubber-mounted gauge cluster may need to be pushed upward slightly on the right side to allow the switch connector to be fed under the cluster. c. One at a time, remove the handlebar clamp screws. Refer to the service manual, Chapter 1, for instructions on re-using of fasteners with threadlocking agents. d. Clean the screw and hole. Apply two drops of Loctite® 271 (Red) Threadlocker and Sealant to the screw threads, and install the screw, but do not fully tighten. Repeat for the remaining screws. e. Align the handlebar for rider comfort. Tighten both front screws to 14–16 N·m (10–12 ft-lbs), then tighten both rear screws to 14–16 N·m (10–12 ft-lbs). f. Remove the cable straps attaching the left and right side handlebar switch wiring harnesses to the upper fork clamp (triple clamp). g. Route the right side switch wiring harness along the same path as the original switch wires, outside the opening between the frame and the fairing support bracket. h. Route both heated grip harnesses through the opening between the frame and the fairing support bracket. Continue routing the right side handlebar switch wiring harness and both heated grip harnesses along the vehicle main wire harness to the connector location behind the headlight assembly. i. Route the right side switch wiring harness along the same path as the original switch wires, through the opening in the fairing support bracket. j. Route the right side heated grip harness through the same opening in the fairing support bracket. k. Continue routing the right side handlebar switch wiring harness and heated grip harness along the vehicle main wire harness to the connector location beneath the headlight assembly. l. Route the right side switch wiring harness along the same path as the original switch wires, through the opening in the headlight housing. m. Route the right side heated grip harness through the same opening in the headlight housing. n. Continue routing the right side handlebar switch wiring harness and heated grip harness along the vehicle main wire harness to the connector location beneath the headlight assembly. NOTE For ALL models: A "hanging loop" of excess wire is important to maintain continued function of the right side heated hand grip as it is subjected to throttle operation. | |||||||||||
| 9. | See Figure 2. Locate the mark (1) on the right side hand grip wire, and align it with the inboard edge (2) of the handlebar switch. This will allow sufficient slack in the wire to prevent binding of the wire during throttle operation. For Lightning and Ulysses models: Use a cable strap (3) from the kit to bind the right side hand grip wire to the throttle and idle cables just inboard of the throttle cable adjusters, as shown. For Firebolt and 1125R models: Use a cable strap (3) from the kit to bind the right side hand grip wire to the handlebar switch harness, as shown in Figure 3. For 1125CR models: Use a cable strap (3) from the kit to bind the right side hand grip wire to the handlebar switch harness and turn signal wire, similar to Figure 3 , which shows the 1125R model. |
Figure 2. Bind Heated Grip Wire to Throttle and Idle Cables (Ulysses Model Shown) Figure 3. Bind Heated Grip Wire to Handlebar Switch Harness (1125R Model Shown) |
| 10. | With the first cable strap installed, rotate the right side hand grip to make sure the wire does not touch any part of the hand control. If the wire DOES touch the hand control at any point, increase the size of the loop as needed to prevent contact during throttle operation. |
Figure 4. Bind Wiring to Upper Fork Clamp (Firebolt Models) | ||||||||||
| 11. | For Firebolt models: See Figure 4. Use a second cable strap (1) to bind the right side heated hand grip wire, handlebar switch harness and brake switch harness to the upper fork clamp (2). For Lightning models: Use a second cable strap to bind the right side heated hand grip wire, handlebar switch harness and brake switch harness together behind the upper fork clamp. DO NOT bind the wires to the upper fork clamp. For Ulysses models: See Figure 5. Use a second cable strap (2) to bind the right side heated hand grip wire to the handlebar switch harness and brake switch harness (3) at the (lower) mark made on the handlebar switch harness in Step 5. For 1125R models: See Figure 6. Hook the right side heated hand grip wire, handlebar switch harness and brake switch harness into the wire guide under the right side of the upper fork clamp. For ALL models: Test the throttle operation to verify that there is NO contact between the hand grip wire and any part of the vehicle. NOTE A "hanging loop" of excess wire on the left side grip is used to prevent kinking of the wire and provide a balanced appearance to the right side. |
Figure 5. Bind Heated Grip Wire to Brake and Handlebar Switch Harnesses (Ulysses Models) Figure 6. Hook Wiring to Wire Guide (1125R Models)
Figure 7. Align Mark with Edge of Switch (Ulysses Model Shown) | ||||||||||
| 12. | See Figure 7. Locate the mark (1) on the left side hand grip wire, and align it with the inboard edge (2) of the handlebar switch. For Firebolt models: Use a cable strap from the kit to bind the left side hand grip wire, handlebar switch harness and clutch interlock switch harness together. See Figure 4. Use a second cable strap (3) to bind the heated hand grip wire, handlebar switch harness and interlock switch harness to the upper fork clamp (2). For Lightning models: Use a cable strap from the kit to bind the left side hand grip wire, handlebar switch harness and clutch interlock switch harness to the handlebar, close to the switch assembly. Use a second cable strap to bind the heated hand grip wire, handlebar switch harness and interlock switch harness to the handlebar, close to the upper fork clamp. DO NOT bind the wires to the upper fork clamp. For Ulysses models: For 1125R models:For 1125CR models: a. See Figure 8. Use two cable straps (1 and 2) from the kit to bind the left side hand grip wire (3) to the handlebar switch harness and clutch interlock switch harness on either side of the harness retainers (4). b. If the prongs on any of the harness retainers were broken during disassembly, replace them with the new harness retainers from the kit. Press the harness retainers into the holes in the left and right sides of the handlebar. c. Use a cable strap from the kit to bind the left side hand grip wire and handlebar switch harness together. d. Hook the left side heated hand grip wire, handlebar switch harness and clutch interlock switch harness into the wire guide under the left side of the upper fork clamp. e. Route the left side switch wiring harness along the same path as the original switch wires, through the opening in the fairing support bracket. f. Route the left side heated grip harness through the same opening in the fairing support bracket. g. Continue routing the left side handlebar switch wiring harness and heated grip harness along the vehicle main wire harness to the connector location beneath the headlight assembly. h. Use a cable strap from the kit to bind the left side hand grip wire, turn signal wire and handlebar switch harness together. i. Route the left side switch wiring harness along the same path as the original switch wires, through the opening in the headlight housing. j. Route the left side heated grip harness through the same opening in the headlight housing. k. Continue routing the left side handlebar switch wiring harness and heated grip harness along the vehicle main wire harness to the connector location beneath the headlight assembly. |
Figure 8. Bind Heated Grip Wire to Handlebar Switch Harness (Ulysses Models) | ||||||||||
| 13. | For Firebolt models: Proceed to Step 14. For Lightning models: Proceed to Step 18. For Ulysses models: Proceed to Step 23. For 1125R models: Proceed to Step 28. For 1125CR models: Proceed to Step 33. |
| 14. | Proceed to the area under the fairing. See Figure 9. Refer to the service manual, and follow the instructions to connect the black four-way socket housing on the right side handlebar switch assembly to vehicle harness pin housing [22A] (1). If previously disconnected, connect the black eight-way socket housing on the left side handlebar switch assembly to vehicle harness pin housing [24A]. |
Figure 9. Connect Heated Grip and Handlebar Switch Wiring (Firebolt Models) | ||||||||||
| 15. | Locate the gray auxiliary power connector [160] (2) on the main vehicle harness. Remove the protective plug, and connect the gray pin housing (3) at the end of the right side handlebar switch harness to socket housing [160B]. Install the protective plug to the gray socket housing (4) at the end of the right side handlebar switch harness. | |||||||||||
| 16. | Connect the two three-way heated hand grip wire pin housings to the two socket housings at the end of the right side handlebar switch harness. Tuck the two heated grip wire connectors (5) up between the headlights. | |||||||||||
| 17. | Obtain two cable straps from the kit, and secure the bundle of wires and connectors beneath the dash. Proceed to the RETURN TO SERVICE section. |
| 18. | Proceed to the area behind the windscreen. See Figure 10. Route the right side heated grip wire (1) and right side handlebar switch harness (2) behind the turn signal flasher (3) and out over the horn (4). Refer to the service manual for instructions to connect the black four-way socket housing on the right side handlebar switch assembly to vehicle harness pin housing [22A]. If previously disconnected, connect the black eight-way socket housing on the left side handlebar switch assembly to vehicle harness pin housing [24A]. |
Figure 10. Connect Heated Grip and Handlebar Switch Wiring (Lightning Models) | ||||||||||||
| 19. | Route the left side heated grip wire and one heated hand grip wire from the right side switch wire harness (2) behind the instrument cluster connector (5) under the center dash casting. Connect the grip wire three-way pin housing to the socket housing at the end of the switch harness. Connect the right side heated hand grip wire pin housing to the remaining three-way socket housing at the end of the right side handlebar switch harness. | |||||||||||||
| 20. | Locate the gray auxiliary power connector [160] (6) on the main vehicle harness. Remove the protective plug, and connect the gray pin housing at the end of the right side handlebar switch harness to socket housing [160B]. Install the protective plug to the gray socket housing at the end of the right side handlebar switch harness. | |||||||||||||
| 21. | Tuck the two heated hand grip wire connectors behind the turn signal flasher (3). NOTE Do not allow the wiring to rest on the horn. Horn volume and tone quality will be affected. | |||||||||||||
| 22. | Obtain a cable strap from the kit, and loop it around the turn signal flasher mount to capture the bundle of wires and connectors beneath, and secure them to the mount, holding them away from the horn. Proceed to the FINAL ASSEMBLY section. |
| 23. | Proceed to the area under the flyscreen. On the right (throttle control) side: See Figure 11. Obtain a cable strap (1) from the kit, and attach the new right side handlebar switch harness (2) and heated hand grip wire (3) in the same manner as the strap removed in HAND GRIP REMOVAL, Step 3. On the left (clutch control) side: See Figure 12. Obtain a cable strap from the kit, and attach the heated hand grip wire to the left side handlebar switch harness in the location shown. |
Figure 11. Bind Right Side Harness and Wire (Ulysses Models) Figure 12. Bind Left Side Harness and Wire (Ulysses Models) | ||||||||||||
| 24. | Refer to the service manual for instructions to connect the black four-way socket housing on the right side handlebar switch assembly to vehicle harness pin housing [22A]. If previously disconnected, connect the black eight-way socket housing on the left side handlebar switch assembly to vehicle harness pin housing [24A]. | |||||||||||||
| 25. | See Figure 13. Route the left side heated grip wire and one heated hand grip wire from the right side switch wire harness (1) behind the instrument cluster connector (4) attached to the center dash casting. Connect the three-way pin housing on the grip wire (3) to the socket housing at the end of the switch harness. Connect the right side heated hand grip wire pin housing (3) to the remaining three-way socket housing at the end of the right side handlebar switch harness. |
Figure 13. Heated Grip and Auxiliary Power Connections (Ulysses Models) | ||||||||||||
| 26. | Separate the two halves of the gray connector [160] (5) that provides power to the auxiliary power outlet on the instrument panel. If connector [160] appears as shown: Plug the two gray connectors (6) at the end of the right side handlebar switch harness into the mating halves of connector [160]. If a Buell™ Quest™ Global Positioning
System (GPS) Kit is installed on the vehicle, it is already plugged in to socket housing [160B]. Proceed as follows: The final connection (without GPS Kit installed) should look like Figure 14. a. Disconnect the GPS wire from the vehicle main harness socket housing [160B]. b. Plug the right side handlebar switch harness pin housing into the vehicle main harness socket housing [160B]. c. Plug the right side handlebar switch harness socket housing into the GPS wire pin housing. | |||||||||||||
| 27. | Obtain a cable strap from the kit, and loop it around the upper dash casting to capture the bundle of wires and connectors beneath, and secure them to the dash (see Figure 15 ). Proceed to the FINAL ASSEMBLY section. |
| 1 | Auxiliary power connectors |
| 2 | Heated grip connectors on right side switch harness |
| 1. | For Lightning models: Position the windscreen onto the left and right front modules. Install the four screws and washers removed earlier, and tighten to 1.1–1.4 N·m (10–12 in-lbs). For Ulysses models:For 1125R models:For 1125CR models: Position the flyscreen onto the headlight housing. Loosely fasten the flyscreen to the headlight housing with the two button head screws and nylon washers removed earlier. Align the flyscreen with the headlight for best appearance, then tighten the screws to 5.6–6.1 N·m (50–54 in-lbs). a. Position the flyscreen/windscreen assembly onto the left and right front modules. Install the six screws and washers removed earlier, and tighten to 1.1–1.4 N·m (10–12 in-lbs). b. Snap the deflectors onto the handlebar end caps. If loosened, tighten the deflector attaching screws to 2.7–4.1 N·m (24–36 in-lbs). c. Position the fairing assembly onto the fairing support. Loosely fasten the fairing to the lower part of the fairing bracket with the two button head screws and nylon washers removed earlier. d. Obtain one of the mirror/turn signal assemblies removed earlier. Feed the turn signal wire harness through the middle hole in the upper part of the fairing, and down the inside of the fairing support arm, between the fairing and support. See Figure 16. Position the harness in the cutaway areas provided to avoid pinching between the fairing and support. e. Insert the mirror mounting studs through the two outer holes in the fairing and support. Loosely fasten the mirror/turn signal assembly to the support with the four hex locknuts removed earlier. f. Repeat Steps 1b and 1c with the remaining mirror/turn signal assembly. Align the fairing and the mirror/turn signal assemblies for best appearance, and tighten the four locknuts to 8–11 N·m (72–96 in-lbs). Tighten the two button head screws to 13–14.5 N·m (115–128 in-lbs). g. Connect the violet and black wires on the vehicle harness to the left side turn signal. Connect the brown and black wires on the vehicle harness to the right side turn signal. | Figure 16. Position Turn Signal Wire In Fairing Support |
| 1. | For ALL Models: Be sure wires, clutch cable, throttle/idle cables and brake lines do not pull tight when handlebars are turned fully to left or right fork stops | |
NOTICE Do not over-tighten bolts on battery terminals. Use recommended torque values. Over-tightening battery terminal bolts could result in damage to battery terminals. (00216a) | ||
| 2. | Verify that the ignition/headlamp key switch is turned to the OFF position. Apply a light coat of Harley-Davidson electrical contact lubricant (part number 99861-02), petroleum jelly or corrosion retardant material to the battery terminal. Thread the fastener through the negative battery cable (black) into the threaded hole of the negative (-) battery terminal. Tighten the fastener to 8–11 N·m (72–96 in-lbs). | |
| 3. | Refer to the service manual, and follow the instructions given to install the seat. | |
After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift causing loss of control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00070b) | ||
| 4. | Turn the ignition/headlamp key switch to ON, but do not start the motorcycle. Test each handlebar switch for proper operation. Test for proper headlamp, turn signal, tail lamp and stop lamp operation. Turn the handlebar to the left and right steering stops, testing the handlebar control functions at each stop. NOTE The heated hand grips will take a few minutes before they begin to feel warm. | |
| 5. | Turn the throttle and idle cable adjusters in the direction that will shorten the cable housings. See the service manual, and follow the instructions to adjust the throttle and idle cables. |
Item | Description (Quantity) | Part Number |
|---|---|---|
1 | Hand grip, heated (left side) | N0050.5AA |
2 | Hand grip (throttle grip), heated (right side) | N0051.5AA |
3 | Handlebar control assembly, right side | N0158.5AA |
4 | Drilling fixture kit (includes cone-point set screw) | C2031.1AK |
5 | Retainer, wire harness (4) | 70345-84 |
6 | Cable strap, straight (7) | Y0303.2B |
7 | Cable strap, anchored ("fir tree" type) | 10177 |
8 | Screw, self-tapping (2) | CA0044.3AK |
9 | Drill bit, high-speed, 9/64 inch (not shown) | Not sold separately |