See Safety First → Safe Operating Rules and review the following safety procedures.
WARNING
Avoid spills. Slowly open fuel filler cap. Do not fill above bottom of filler neck insert, leaving air space for fuel expansion. Secure filler cap after refueling. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could result in death or serious injury. (00028b)
WARNING
Do not store motorcycle with gasoline in tank within the home or garage where open flames, pilot lights, sparks or electric motors are present. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could result in death or serious injury. (00003a)
WARNING
Do not use aftermarket fuel caps. Aftermarket fuel caps may fit improperly and leak, which could lead to death or serious injury. See a Harley-Davidson dealer for approved fuel caps. (00034a)
NOTICE
Do not spill fuel onto the motorcycle while refueling. Immediately wipe up fuel spills on your motorcycle. Fuel can cause damage to cosmetic surfaces. (00147b)
NOTICE
Use only unleaded fuel in catalytic converter-equipped motorcycles. Using leaded fuel will damage the emission control system. (00150c)
The fuel filler cap is beneath a push button or locking door on the fuel tank.
Push button fuel door: See Figure 1. Press the pushbutton to release the door.
Locking fuel door: See Figure 2. Lock and unlock fuel door with key.
Removing cap: Turn fuel filler cap counterclockwise to remove.
Installing cap: Turn fuel filler cap clockwise until it clicks. The ratchet action of the cap prevents over-tightening.
1Pushbutton
2Fuel cap
Figure 1. Pushbutton Fuel Door
1Lock
2Unlock
Figure 2. Locking Fuel Door