Welcome to the Harley-Davidson motorcycle family! This manual has been designed to acquaint you with the 2005 15th Anniversary Edition Fat Boy Model. This supplement should be used along with the information contained in the 2005 Softail Owner's Manual, Part Number 99469-05. All information which applies to the FLSTF model applies to your 2005 15th Anniversary Edition Fat Boy Model.
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.
1Fuel gauge
2Clutch inspection cover
3Primary chain inspection cover
4Engine oil filter
Figure 1. 2005 15th Anniversary Edition Fat Boy (FLSTF) - Left Side
1Battery (under seat)
2Engine oil fill plug and dipstick
3Air cleaner
4Speedometer and indicators
5Front brake master cylinder and reservoir
6Fuel filler cap
7Fork lock
8Rear brake master cylinder and reservoir
9Transmission fill plug
Figure 2. 2005 15th Anniversary Edition Fat Boy (FLSTF) - Right Side
Table 1. 2005 15th Anniversary Edition Fat Boy V.I.N. Breakdown
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
POSSIBLE VALUES
1
Market designation
1=Domestic
5=International
2
Manufacturer
HD=Harley-Davidson
3
Motorcycle type
1=Heavyweight motorcycle
4
Model
BX
5
Engine type
D=1550cc fuel injected, balanced
6
Introduction date
1=Regular
2=Mid-year
3=California/regular
4=Cosmetic changes
5=California/cosmetic changes
6=California/mid-year
7
V.I.N. check digit
Can be 0-9 or X
8
Model year
5=2005
9
Assembly plant
Y=York, PA
K=Kansas City, MO
10
Sequential number
varies
Table 2. Engine: 2005 15th Anniversary Edition Fat Boy
ITEM
SPECIFICATION
Number of cylinders
2
Type
4-cycle, 45 degree
V-Type, air cooled
Compression ratio
9.4-1
Bore
98.43 mm
3.875 in.
Stroke
101.6 mm
4.00 in.
Displacement
1550 cc
95 cu. in.
Torque
123.4 Nm @ 3500 RPM
91.0 ft-lbs @ 3500 RPM
Table 3. Dimensions: 2005 15th Anniversary Edition Fat Boy
ITEM
MM
IN.
Wheel base
1638.3
64.5
Overall length
2395.2
94.3
Overall width
1021.1
40.2
Road clearance
129.5
5.1
Overall height
1130.3
44.5
Saddle height
647.7
25.5