Table 1. Engine: 2009 Softail Models
ITEM
SPECIFICATION
Number of cylinders
2
Type
4-cycle, 45 degree
V-Type, air cooled
Compression ratio
9.2-1
Bore
3.750 in.
95.25 mm
Stroke
4.380 in.
111.25 mm
Displacement
96.00 cu. in.
1584.00 cu. cm
Table 2. Ignition System: 2009 Twin Cam Models
COMPONENT
SPECIFICATION
Ignition timing
Not adjustable
Battery
12 volt, 19 amp/hr,
sealed and maintenance free
Spark plug type
HD-6R12
Spark plug size
12 mm
Spark plug gap
0.038-0.043 in.
0.97-1.09 mm
Spark plug torque
12-18 ft-lbs
16.3-24.4 Nm
NOTE
Specifications in this publication may not match those of official certification in some markets due to timing of publication printing, variance in testing methods, and/or vehicle differences. Customers seeking officially recognized regulatory specifications for their vehicle should refer to certification documents and/or contact their respective dealer or distributor.
Table 3. Transmission: 2009 Softail Models
TRANSMISSION
SPECIFICATION
Type
Constant mesh, foot shift
Speeds
6 forward
Table 4. Sprocket Teeth: 2009 Softail Models
DRIVE
ITEM
NUMBER OF TEETH
Primary
Engine
34
Clutch
46
Final
Transmission
32
Rear wheel
66*
*64 teeth on Japanese models
Table 5. Engine Torque: 2009 Softail Models
MARKET/MODELS
TORQUE
North America, FLSTC, FLSTSB, FXCW/C, FXSTB, FXSTC
87.90 ft-lbs @2750 RPM
119.19 Nm @2750 RPM
North America, FLSTF
89.80 ft-lbs @2750 RPM
121.77 Nm @2750 RPM
North America, FLSTN
89.70 ft-lbs @2750 RPM
121.63 Nm @2750 RPM
International, FLSTC, FLSTSB, FXCW/C, FXSTC
86.29 ft-lbs @3200 RPM
117.01 Nm @3200 RPM
International, FLSTF, FLSTN, FXSTB
88.51 ft-lbs @3300 RPM
120.02 Nm @3300 RPM
Japan, FLSTC, FLSTSB, FXSTC
80.39 ft-lbs @2750 RPM
109.01 Nm @2750 RPM
Japan, FLSTF
81.87 ft-lbs @3000 RPM
111.02 Nm @3000 RPM
Japan, FLSTN, FXSTC
82.61 ft-lbs @3000 RPM
112.02 Nm @3000 RPM
Japan, FXCW/C
84.08 ft-lbs @2750 RPM
114.01 Nm @2750 RPM
Table 6. Gear Ratios: 2009 Softail Models
GEAR
RATIO
DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL
JAPANESE MODELS
1st Gear
9.312
9.030
2nd Gear
6.421
6.226
3rd Gear
4.774
4.630
4th Gear
3.926
3.807
5th Gear
3.279
3.179
6th Gear
2.790
2.706
NOTE
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (maximum allowable loaded vehicle weight) and corresponding Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) are given on a label located on the frame below the steering head.
Table 7. Weights: 2009 FLST, FLSTC, FLSTF, FLSTN and FLSTSB
ITEM
FLST
FLSTC
FLSTF
FLSTN
FLSTSB
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
Weight as shipped from factory
694.00
314.79
718.00
325.68
694.00
314.79
695.00
315.25
700.00
317.51
GVWR
1160.00
526.17
1160.00
526.17
1160.00
526.17
1160.00
526.17
1140.00
517.10
GAWR front
430.00
195.04
430.00
195.04
430.00
195.04
430.00
195.04
430.00
195.04
GAWR rear
730.00
331.12
730.00
331.12
730.00
331.12
730.00
331.12
710.00
322.05
Table 8. Weights: 2009 FXCW, FXCWC, FXSTB, FXSTC, and FXST
ITEM
FXCW
FXCWC
FXSTB
FXSTC
FXST
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
Weight as shipped from factory
660.90
299.78
686.30
311.30
656.00
297.56
672.00
304.81
654.00
296.65
GVWR
1175.00
532.97
1175.00
532.97
1125.00
510.29
1125.00
510.29
1125.00
510.29
GAWR front
415.00
188.24
415.00
188.24
415.00
188.24
415.00
188.24
415.00
188.24
GAWR rear
760.00
344.73
760.00
344.73
710.00
322.05
710.00
322.05
710.00
322.05
Table 9. Dimensions: 2009 FLST, FLSTC, FLSTF, FLSTN and FLSTSB
ITEM
FLST
FLSTC
FLSTF
FLSTN
FLSTSB
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
Wheel base
64.50
1638.30
64.50
1638.30
64.50
1638.30
64.50
1638.30
64.50
1638.30
Overall length
94.50
2400.30
94.50
2400.30
94.30
2395.22
94.70
2405.38
90.50
2298.70
Overall width
36.20
919.48
37.60
955.04
39.20
995.68
38.60
980.44
38.10
967.74
Road clearance
5.10
129.54
5.10
129.54
5.10
129.54
4.80
121.92
4.90
124.46
Overall height
46.40
1178.56
55.20
1402.08
44.50
1130.30
44.30
1125.22
52.62
1336.68
Saddle height*
25.50
647.70
25.50
647.70
25.40
645.16
24.50
622.30
26.62
676.28
*With 81.6 kg (180 lb) rider on seat
Table 10. Dimensions: 2009 FXCW, FXCWC, FXSTB, FXSTC and FXST
ITEM
FXCW
FXCWC
FXSTB
FXSTC
FXST
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
Wheel base
69.20
1757.68
69.20
1757.68
66.90
1699.26
66.90
1699.26
64.50
1638.30
Overall length
95.00
2413.00
95.00
2413.00
94.5
2400.30
94.50
2400.30
94.50
2400.30
Overall width
35.10
891.54
35.10
891.54
30.90
784.86
36.50
927.10
36.20
919.48
Road clearance
5.10
129.54
5.10
129.54
5.10
129.54
5.10
129.54
5.10
129.54
Overall height
46.00
1168.40
46.00
1168.40
44.80
1137.92
51.70
1313.18
46.40
1178.56
Saddle height*
24.50
622.30
25.25
641.35
25.20
640.08
26.40
670.56
26.10
662.94
*With 81.6 kg (180 lb) rider on seat.
Table 11. Capacities: 2009 Softail Models
ITEM
U.S.
LITERS
Fuel tank (total)
5.00 gal
18.93
Low fuel warning light on
1.00 gal
3.79
Oil tank with filter
3.50 qt.
3.31
Transmission (approximate)
1.00 qt.
0.95
Primary chaincase (approximate)
1.00 qt.
0.95
Table 12. Tire Pressures: 2009 Softail Models
MODEL
LOAD
TIRE PRESSURE (COLD)
FRONT
REAR
PSI
kPa
PSI
kPa
FLST, FLSTC, FLSTN
solo rider
36
248
36
248
rider and passenger
36
248
40
276
FLSTF, FLSTSB
solo rider
36
248
38
262
rider and passenger
36
248
42
290
FXSTC, FXSTB, FXST
solo rider
30
207
38
262
rider and passenger
30
207
42
290
FXCW, FXCWC
solo rider
30
207
38
262
rider and passenger
30
207
42
290
Table 13. Tire Sizes: 2009 Softail Models
MODEL
MOUNT
SIZE
NUMBER
FLST, FLSTSB, FLSTC*
front
16 in.
D402F MT90B16
FLSTN, FLSTC**
front
16 in.
D402F WW MT90B16
FLSTF
front
17 in.
D407F 140/75R17
FXSTB, FXSTC, FXST
front
21 in.
D407F MH90-21
FXCW, FXCWC
front
19 in.
D407F 90/90-19
FLSTSB
rear
17 in.
D401 200/55R17
FLST, FLSTC*
rear
16 in.
D401 150/80B16
FLSTN, FLSTC**
rear
16 in.
D402 WW MU85B16
FLSTF, FXSTB, FXSTC, FXST
rear
17 in.
D407 200/55R17
FXCW, FXCWC
rear
18 in.
D407 240/40R18
2009 vehicles use Dunlop Harley-Davidson tires only.
*For use on FLSTC model with standard blackwall tires.
**For use on FLSTC spoked wheel option with whitewall tires.
Table 14. Bulb Chart: 2009 Softail Models
LAMP
DESCRIPTION
(ALL LAMPS 12 VOLT)
BULBS
REQUIRED
CURRENT DRAW
(AMPERAGE)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
PART NUMBER
FL
MODELS
FX
MODELS
FL
MODELS
FX
MODELS
Headlamp
high beam/low beam
1
4.7
4.3
68329-03
68329-03
position lamp international
1
0.32
53438-92
Tail and stop lamp
(all models except FLSTN, FXCW, FXCWC)
tail/stop lamp
1
0.59/2.10
68167-04
tail/stop lamp international
1
0.59/2.10
68167-04
Tail and stop lamp
(FLSTN)
tail/stop lamp
1
0.59/2.10
68168-89A
tail/stop lamp international
1
0.59/2.10
68169-90A
Rear turn signal, tail/stop lamp (FXCW, FXCWC)
Illuminated with LEDs. Replace entire assembly upon failure.
Turn signal lamp (all models except rear lamps on FXCW, FXCWC)
front/running
2
2.25
0.59
68168-89A
front international, FLSTC
2
1.75
68572-64B
front international
2
1.75
68163-84
rear
2
2.25
68572-64B
rear international
2
1.75
68163-84
Auxiliary lamps
FLST/FLSTC/FLSTN
2
2.50
68453-05
Fog lamp international
2
2.92
68847-98
Fender tip lamp
FLST/FLSTC
2
0.10
68193-95
Instrument panel lamps
Illuminated with LEDs. Replace entire assembly upon failure.