• Specification
  • IMPORTANT NOTICE!
    • Safety Definitions
      • HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES ARE FOR ON-ROAD USE ONLY
  • YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANCE
  • POLICE MODELS
    • 2004 POLICE MODELS
  • SAFETY FIRST
    • SAFE OPERATING RULES
  • RULES OF THE ROAD
    • RULES OF THE ROAD
    • ACCESSORIES AND CARGO
      • Accessory and Cargo Guidelines
  • IDENTIFICATION
    • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (V.I.N.)
  • SPECIFICATIONS
    • MODELS
    • TIRE Data
    • VEHICLE IS CONFIGURED FOR SOLO RIDING ONLY
    • FUEL information
    • GASOLINE BLENDS
    • GuaRDS
  • CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
    • GENERAL
    • Ignition/headlamp KEY SWITCH/FORK LOCK MECHANISM
    • IGNITION/LIGHT KEY SWITCH AND FORK LOCK
      • FLHTPI MODELS
      • FLHPI/FXDP MODELS
    • INDICATOR LAMPS
      • Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp (Fuel Injected Models)
    • FUEL GAUGE
    • TACHOMETER
    • SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
    • TRIP-ODOMETER
      • Tip Indicator Lamp
    • VOLTMETER
    • MICROPHONE INPUT JACK AND ACCESSORY SWITCH
    • CLUTCH HAND LEVER
    • GEAR SHIFTER LEVER
    • SIREN WAIL SWITCH: ON/OFF
    • HEADLAMP SWITCH: HI/LO BEAM
    • LEFT TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
    • HORN/SIREN YELP SWITCH
    • ENGINE OFF/RUN SWITCHES
    • THROTTLE CONTROL GRIP
    • FRICTION ADJUSTING SCREW
    • BRAKE HAND LEVER/FOOT PEDAL
    • RIGHT TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
      • Turn Signal Switch Operation
    • HAZARD 4-WAY FLASHER
    • POLE/PURSUIT LAMP SWITCH
    • MIRRORS
    • JIFFY STAND
    • ENRICHENER: FXDP ONLY
    • FUEL SUPPLY VALVE: FXDP only
    • FUEL FILLER CAP
    • AIR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
      • Rear Air Suspension - FL Only
    • SEAT ADJUSTMENT
      • FLHTP/FLHP
    • SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENTS: FXDP
      • Front Suspension
      • Rear Suspension
    • SADDLEBAGS
      • FLHTP/FLHP
        • Removal
        • Installation
      • FXDP
  • OPERATION
    • OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONS
    • BREAK-IN: THE FIRST 500 MILES (800 KILOMETERS)
    • PRERIDE CHECKLIST
    • STARTING THE ENGINE (CARBURETED MODELS - FXDP)
      • C.V. Carburetors
      • Cool Engine
        • Outside Temperature Cooler Than 60° F (16˚ C)
        • Outside Temperature Warmer Than 60˚ F (16˚ C)
      • Warm Or Hot Engine
    • SEQUENTIAL PORT FUEL INJECTED ENGINE MODELS FLHTP/FLHP
      • General
      • Starting
    • STOPPING THE ENGINE
    • SHIFTING GEARS
  • MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
    • SAFE OPERATING MAINTENANCE
    • MAINTENANCE
    • ENGINE LUBRICATION
    • CHECKING OIL LEVEL
      • Oil Level COLD Check
      • Oil Level HOT Check
    • CHANGING OIL AND OIL FILTER
    • WINTER LUBRICATION
    • TRANSMISSION LUBRICATION
      • Check Lubricant Level
      • Changing Transmission Fluid
    • PRIMARY CHAINCASE LUBRICATION
    • CHAINCASE LUBRICANT
      • Check Lubricant Level
      • Changing Chaincase Lubricant
      • PRIMARY CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
    • REAR DRIVE BELT
    • CHASSIS LUBRICATION
    • OIL APPLICATIONS
    • FRONT FORK OIL
    • FUEL STRAINER (CARB ONLY)
    • CLUTCH
    • HYDRAULIC LIFTERS
    • FRONT FORK BEARINGS
    • REAR FORK PIVOT SHAFT
    • BRAKES
    • TIRES
    • Tire replacement
    • VEHICLE ALIGNMENT
      • Isolation Mounted Engine Models
      • All Models
    • SHOCK ABSORBERS
    • SPARK PLUGS
    • IGNITION
    • CARBURETOR
    • AIR CLEANER
    • HEADLAMP
    • HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
      • FLHTP/FLHP
      • FXDP
    • ALTERNATOR CHARGING RATE AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR
    • BATTERY
      • General
    • BATTERY TESTING
      • Voltmeter Test
    • BATTERY DISCONNECTION AND REMOVAL (FLHTP/FLHP)
    • BATTERY DISCONNECTION AND REMOVAL (FXDP)
    • CLEANING AND INSPECTION
    • BATTERY CHARGING
      • Safety Precautions
      • Charging Battery
    • BATTERY INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION (FLHTP/FLHP)
    • BATTERY INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION FXDP
    • BATTERY STORAGE
    • JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE
      • Positive Cable
      • Negative Cable
    • FUSES (FLHTP/FLHP)
      • Saddlebag/Side Cover Removal
      • System Fuses
      • EFI Fuses
        • Removal
        • Installation
        • Saddlebag/Side Cover Installation
      • Maxi-Fuse
      • Removal
      • Installation
      • FXDP FUSES
        • System Fuses
    • REPLACING THE MAXI-FUSE
    • SEAT FLHTP/FLHP
      • OPERATION (UNLATCH)
      • LOCKING
    • SEAT FXDP
      • REMOVAL
        • Solo Seat
      • INSTALLATION
    • PLACING MOTORCYCLE IN STORAGE
    • REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
  • ACCESSORIES MAINTENANCE
    • GENERAL MAINTENANCE
    • CLEANING YOUR MOTORCYCLE
    • LEATHER CARE
    • WHITEWALL TIRES
    • WHEEL CARE
    • WINDSHIELDS
      • DETACHABLE WINDSHIELD - FLHP
        • Removal
        • Installation
      • DETACHABLE WINDSHIELD: FXDP
        • Removal
        • Installation
    • LUBRICATE - HINGES, LATCHES, FUEL DOOR, TOUR-PAK SADDLEBAGS (IF APPLICABLE)
  • TROUBLESHOOTING
    • GENERAL
    • ENGINE
      • Starter Does Not Operate or Does Not Turn Engine Over
      • Engine Turns Over But Does Not Start
      • Starts Hard
      • Starts But Runs Irregularly or Misses
      • A Spark Plug Fouls Repeatedly
      • Pre-ignition or Detonation (Knocks or Pings)
      • Overheats
      • Excessive Vibration
    • LUBRICATION SYSTEM
      • Oil Does Not Return to Oil Tank
      • Engine Leaks Oil From Cases, Push Rods, Hoses
    • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
      • Alternator Does Not Charge
      • Alternator Charge Rate is Below Normal
    • CARBURETOR
      • Carburetor Floods
    • TRANSMISSION
      • Transmission Shifts Hard
      • Transmission Jumps Out of Gear
      • Clutch Slips
      • Clutch Drags or Does Not Release
      • Clutch Chatters
    • BRAKES
      • Brakes Do Not Hold Normally
    • WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
    • OWNER’S IDENTIFICATION CARD
    • IMPORTANT MOVING INFORMATION
    • CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL (FLHPEI)
    • EPA NOISE REGULATIONS
    • WARRANTY/SERVICE INFORMATION
    • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
    • NHTSA STATEMENT
    • owner transfer notification form
    • required documentation for imported motorcycles
  • WARRANTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • INDEX