NOTICE
Control wiring is routed inside handlebar and may be pinched or cut if controls are rotated too far. Electrical damage to control wiring can result. See Service Manual Supplement or see a Harley-Davidson dealer. (00363a)
Clutch Hand Lever
WARNINGDo not position fingers between hand control lever and handlebar grip. Improper hand positioning can impair control lever operation and cause loss of vehicle control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00032a)
See Figure 1. The clutch hand lever (1) is located on the left handlebar and is operated with the fingers of the left hand.
- Slowly pull clutch hand lever in against handlebar grip to fully disengage clutch.
- Shift to first gear using the gear shifter lever. See Controls and Indicators → Cruise Control Operation.
- Slowly release the clutch hand lever to engage clutch.
A clutch switch is incorporated into the left handlebar switch assembly. It enables the rider to start the vehicle in any gear (or in neutral) as long as the clutch lever is pulled in. If the clutch is not disengaged, the vehicle will not start in gears other than neutral.
Horn Switch
See Figure 1. The horn is operated by pushing on the horn switch (2) located on the left handlebar control group.
Headlamp Dimmer Switch
See Figure 1. The headlamp dimmer switch (3) is located on the left handlebar. The switch has two positions to activate the headlamps high or low beams.
- Press the top of the headlamp dimmer beam switch to activate the high beam.
- Press the bottom of the headlamp dimmer switch to return to the low beam.
See Controls and Indicators → INDICATOR LAMPS → Indicator Lamps. The (blue) high beam indicator lamp will illuminate when the high beam is on.
Turn Signal Switches
See Figure 1. Each handlebar control group contains a turn signal switch.
- The left turn signal switch (4) operates the left front and left rear flashing lamps.
- The right turn signal switch (5) operates the right front and right rear flashing lamps.
NOTE
Front turn signal lamps also function as running lamps.
Electric Starter Switch
NOTE
Off/Run switch MUST be in RUN position to operate engine.
See Figure 1. The electric starter switch (6) is located on the right handlebar control group. See Operation → Starting the Engine for detailed operation procedures.
- Put the engine off/run switch in the RUN position and the transmission in neutral. Neutral (green) indicator lamp should be illuminated.
- See Controls and Indicators → Ignition. Turn ignition/headlamp key switch to IGNITION and push the START switch to operate starter motor.
Engine OFF/RUN Switch
See Figure 1. The engine off/run switch (7) turns the ignition power ON or OFF. The engine off/run switch is located on the right handlebar control. Push the top portion of the engine off/run switch to turn off ignition power and shut the engine off. Push the bottom portion of the engine off/run switch to turn on ignition power.
NOTE
- The engine off/run switch must be in the RUN position to start or operate the engine.
- The engine off/run switch should be used to shut the engine off.
- To shut the engine off, push the top of the off/run switch to the ignition OFF position.
- See Controls and Indicators → Ignition. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position to turn the ignition power completely OFF.
Front Brake Lever
See Figure 1. The front brake lever (8) applies mechanical pressure to the front brake master cylinder and the master cylinder applies hydraulic pressure to the front brake calipers.
Audio/CB Control Switches
See Figure 1. The audio control switch (10) sets up and operates functions within the Advanced Audio System and CB (if equipped).
See ADVANCED AUDIO SYSTEM → ADVANCED AUDIO SYSTEM for detailed operation.
Cruise Control Resume/Set Switch
See Figure 1. If equipped with cruise control, the cruise control resume/set switch (11) automatically maintains the speed of the motorcycle.
See Controls and Indicators → Cruise Control Operation for detailed operation.
Reverse Control Switches
See Figure 1. If equipped with reverse option, the reverse control switches (12) operate the electric reverse motor. The reverse enable indicator (13) is lit when reverse operation is enabled.
See Controls and Indicators → Reverse Operation for detailed operation.
Throttle Control Grip
The throttle control grip is located on the right handlebar control and is operated with the right hand.
To reduce rider fatigue on long trips, a spring loaded throttle friction adjustment screw is located at the bottom of the throttle grip clamp on non-cruise equipped models.
| 1. | Slowly turn throttle control grip clockwise (toward the front of the motorcycle) to close the throttle (decelerate). | |
| 2. | Slowly turn throttle control grip counterclockwise (toward rear of motorcycle) to open the throttle (accelerate). | |
| WARNING Do not tighten throttle friction adjustment screw to the point where the engine will not return to idle automatically. Over-tightening can lead to loss of vehicle control, which could result in death or serious injury. (00031b) | ||
| 3. | Unscrew the throttle friction adjustment screw so the throttle returns to the idle position when the hand is removed from the grip. | |
| 4. | Screw the throttle adjustment screw in to increase friction on grip. This provides a damping effect on throttle motion. |
NOTE
The throttle friction adjustment screw should not be used under normal stop and go operating conditions.
| 1 | Clutch hand lever |
| 2 | Horn switch |
| 3 | Headlamp dimmer switch |
| 4 | Left turn signal switch |
| 5 | Right turn signal switch |
| 6 | Electric starter switch |
| 7 | Engine off/run switch |
| 8 | Front brake lever |
| 9 | Throttle control grip |
| 10 | Audio/CB control switches (if equipped) |
| 11 | Cruise control resume/set switch (if equipped) |
| 12 | Reverse control switches (if equipped) |
| 13 | Reverse enable indicator (if equipped) |
Figure 1. Handlebar Controls (FLHTCUTG shown)