Table 1. Engine: 2008 Touring 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 cu. in.
1584 cc
Torque (North America)
92.60 ft-lbs @ 3500 RPM
125.57 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Torque (International)
90.20 ft-lbs @ 3400 RPM
122.31 Nm @ 3400 RPM
Torque (Japan)
86.90 ft-lbs @ 2500 RPM
117.84 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Table 2. Transmission: 2008 Touring Models
TRANSMISSION
SPECIFICATION
Type
Constant mesh, foot shift
Speeds
6 forward
Table 3. Ignition System: 2008 Touring Models
COMPONENT
SPECIFICATION
Ignition timing
Not adjustable
Battery
12 volt, 28 amp/hr, 270 CCA
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 4. Sprocket Teeth: 2008 Touring Models
DRIVE
ITEM
NUMBER OF TEETH
Primary
Engine
34
Clutch
46
Final
Transmission
32
Rear wheel
66
Table 5. Capacities: 2008 Touring Models
ITEM
U.S.
LITERS
Fuel tank (total)
6.0 gal
22.7
Oil tank with filter
4.0 U.S. qt.
3.8
Transmission
(approximate)
32.0 fl. oz.
0.95
Primary chaincase
(approximate)
45.0 fl. oz.
1.32
Table 6. Gear Ratios: 2008 Touring Models
GEAR
RATIO
1st Gear
9.312
2nd Gear
6.421
3rd Gear
4.774
4th Gear
3.926
5th Gear
3.279
6th Gear
2.790
NOTE
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (maximum allowable loaded vehicle weight) and corresponding Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) are listed on a label located on the left side of the motorcycle on the lower front downtube.
Table 7. Weights: 2008 FLHT, FLHTC/U, FLTR and FLHX
ITEM
FLHT
FLHTC
FLHTCU
FLTR
FLHX
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
Weight as shipped from factory
743
337
791
359
814
369
752
341
749
341
GVWR
1259
571
1259
571
1259
571
1259
571
1259
571
GAWR front
500
227
500
227
500
227
500
227
500
227
GAWR rear
827
375
827
375
827
375
827
375
827
375
Table 8. Weights: 2008 FLHR and FLHRC
ITEM
FLHR
FLHRC
LB.
KG
LB.
KG
Weight as shipped from factory
740
336
738
335
GVWR
1259
571
1259
571
GAWR front
500
227
500
227
GAWR rear
827
375
827
375
Table 9. Dimensions: 2008 FLHT, FLHTC/U, FLTR and FLHX
ITEM
FLHT
FLHTC
FLHTCU
FLTR
FLHX
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
Wheel base
63.5
1612.9
63.5
1612.9
63.5
1612.9
63.5
1612.9
63.5
1612.9
Overall length (Tour-Pak in rearmost position)
93.7
2380.0
97.5
2476.5
98.3
2496.8
93.7
2380.0
94.5
2400.3
Overall width
39.0
990.6
39.0
990.6
39.0
990.6
35.8
909.3
39.0
990.6
Road clearance
5.1
129.5
5.1
129.5
5.1
129.5
5.1
129.5
4.7
119.4
Overall height
61.0
1549.4
61.0
1549.4
61.0
1549.4
55.0
1397.0
52.2
1325.9
Saddle height*
27.3
693.4
27.3
693.4
27.3
693.4
26.9
683.3
26.3
668.0
*With 180 lb. (81.7 kg) rider on seat
Table 10. Dimensions: 2008 FLHR and FLHRC
ITEM
FLHR
FLHRC
IN.
MM
IN.
MM
Wheel base
63.5
1612.9
63.5
1612.9
Overall length
93.7
2380.0
93.7
2380.0
Overall width
34.5
876.3
34.5
876.3
Road clearance
5.1
129.5
5.1
129.5
Overall height
55.1
1399.5
55.1
1399.5
Saddle height*
27.3
693.4
26.9
683.3
*With 180 lb. (81.7 kg) rider on seat
Table 11. Tire Pressures: 2008 Touring Models
MODEL
LOAD
TIRE PRESSURE (COLD)
FRONT
REAR
PSI
kPa
PSI
kPa
All
Solo rider
36
248
36
248
Rider and passenger
36
248
40
276
Table 12. Tire Sizes: 2008 Touring Models
MODEL
MOUNT
SIZE
NUMBER
All
front
16 in.
D402F MT90B16
All
rear
16 in.
D402 MU85B16
2008 vehicles use Dunlop Harley-Davidson tires only.
Table 13. Bulb Chart: 2008 Touring Models
LAMP
DESCRIPTION
(ALL LAMPS 12 VOLT)
BULBS
REQUIRED
CURRENT DRAW
AMPERAGE
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
PART NUMBER
Headlamp
FLHT/C/U, FLHR, FLHX
1
4.58/5.0
68329-03
FLTR
2
4.58/5.0
68329-03
Position lamp international
1
0.32
53438-92
Tail and stop lamp
Tail lamp
1
0.59
68167-04
Stop lamp
1
2.10
68167-04
Tail lamp international
1
0.59
68167-04
Stop lamp international
1
2.10
68167-04
Turn signal lamp
Front/running
2
2.25/0.59
68168-89A
Front international
2
1.75
68163-84
Rear
2
2.25
68572-64B
Rear international
2
1.75
68163-84
Additional lighting
Tour-Pak side lamps
FLHTCU*
N/A
0.14
0.14
53788-06 (right side)
53789-06 (left side)
Fender tip lamps
2
0.30
53439-79
License plate lamp international
1
0.37
53436-97
License plate lamp FLHX domestic
2
0.35
52441-95
Auxiliary lamps
2
2.1
68453-05
Auxiliary lamps international
2
2.7
68851-98
Instrument panel lamps
FLHT/C/U
FLHR/C
FLTR
FLHX
High beam indicator
Instrument panel is illuminated with LEDs. Replace entire assembly upon failure.
Oil pressure indicator
Neutral indicator
Turn signal indicator
Gauge lamps
FLHR/C
speedometer
N/A
N/A
N/A
Odometer
N/A
N/A
N/A
Fuel gauge
1
0.19
67136-85
Engine
N/A
N/A
N/A
Gauge lamps
FLHT/C/U
FLTR
FLHX
speedometer
N/A
N/A
N/A
Tachometer
N/A
N/A
N/A
Voltmeter
1
0.24
67445-00
Oil pressure indicator
FLHT/C/U
1
0.24
67445-00
Air temperature gauge
FLHT/C/U
1
0.24
67445-00
Fuel gauge
1
0.24
67445-00
Items with *
Illuminated with LEDs. Replace entire assembly upon failure.