Electric Starter Switch
See Figure 1. The electric starter switch (5) is located on the right handlebar control group. See Operation → Starting the Engine.
- Put the engine OFF/RUN switch (6) in the RUN position and the transmission in neutral. Neutral (green) indicator lamp should be illuminated.
- See Controls and Indicators → Ignition Switch → Ignition Switch: Softail Models (Except FXSB). Turn the ignition switch to IGN and push the START switch to operate starter motor.
- When the starter is activated, the headlamp will be momentarily turned off to reduce battery load.
- If the engine does not start, the starter motor will operate for five seconds and then stop. Release and press the START switch. After several unsuccessful start attempts, see a Harley-Davidson dealer.
NOTE
Hazard Warning 4-Way Flasher
See Figure 1. The hazard warning switch (5) is located above the electric starter switch. This system allows a stranded motorcycle to be left in the 4-way flashing mode and secured until help is found.
- With the ignition switch in the IGN or ACC position, press on the hazard warning triangle to activate the 4-way flashers.
- Turn the ignition to OFF. The 4-way flashers will continue for two hours or until the operation is cancelled by the rider.
- To cancel, turn the ignition to ACC or ON and press the warning triangle above the electric starter switch.
NOTE
If equipped with the optional security system, the fob must be present when turning the 4-way flashers on and when canceling the flashers.
Engine OFF/RUN Switch
See Figure 1. The engine OFF/RUN switch (6) turns the engine 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 engine power and shut the engine off. Push the bottom portion of the engine OFF/RUN switch to enable engine start and run.
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.
- Turn engine stop switch OFF.
- See Controls and Indicators → Ignition Switch → Ignition Switch: Softail Models (Except FXSB). Turn the ignition switch to OFF to turn the electric power completely OFF.
Throttle Control Grip
See Figure 1. The throttle control grip (8) 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 (10) 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). | |
 WARNINGDo 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. | Loosen the throttle friction adjustment screw so the throttle returns to the idle position when the hand is removed from the grip. NOTE The throttle adjustment screw should not be used under normal stop and go operating conditions. | |
| 4. | Screw the throttle adjustment screw in to increase friction on the grip. This provides a damping effect on throttle motion. |
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 → Gear Shift Lever.
- 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 and the vehicle is in gear, the vehicle will not start.
HORN/TRIP Switch
HORN: See Figure 1. The horn is operated by pressing on the HORN switch (2) located on the left handlebar control. The horn can be activated for up to 10 seconds at a time. If the horn switch is held for a longer period, the horn will automatically deactivate.
TRIP: The TRIP switch activates the trip odometers and is used to activate the odometer display to scroll through different screens of the display. With the ignition switch in OFF, the trip switch can activate time or odometer displays.
Headlamp Dimmer Switch
See Figure 1. The headlamp dimmer switch (3) is located on the left handlebar.
High beam: Press the top of the switch to activate the high beam. The (blue) high beam indicator lamp will be lit when the high beam is on.
Low beam: Press the bottom of the switch to activate the low beam.
Flash to pass: Press and hold the bottom of the switch to flash the high beam lamp.
Turn Signal Switches
See Figure 1. Each handlebar control group contains a turn signal switch.
- The right turn signal switch (9) operates the right front and right rear flashing lamps.
- The left turn signal switch (4) operates the left front and left rear flashing lamps.
NOTE
Front turn signal lamps also function as running lamps. This feature may not be available in all markets.
| 1 | Clutch hand lever |
| 2 | HORN/TRIP switch |
| 3 | LIGHTS switch |
| 4 | Left turn signal switch |
| 5 | START/hazard warning switch |
| 6 | OFF/RUN switch |
| 7 | Brake hand lever |
| 8 | Throttle control grip |
| 9 | Right turn signal switch |
| 10 | Friction adjustment screw |
Figure 1. Handlebar Controls