Special Tools
DescriptionPart NumberQty.
RESS REPLACEMENT KIT
HD-52734
1

1. Stand motorcycle upright (not leaning on jiffy stand) on a level surface. See Maintenance → GENERAL.
2. Remove top cover. See Chassis → TOP COVER.
3. Remove rear cover. See Chassis → REAR COVER.
4. Deactivate electrical system. See Electrical → POWER DISCONNECT.
5. Remove skid plate. See Electric Vehicle Powertrain (EVPT) → SKID PLATE.
6. Install special tool.

Special Tool: RESS REPLACEMENT KIT (HD-52734)

a. Install special baseplate.
b. Install screws. Tighten.
c. Support powertrain.
7. Remove tail section. See Chassis → TAIL SECTION.
8. Loosen drive belt. See Maintenance → INSPECT AND ADJUST DRIVE BELT AND SPROCKETS.
9. Remove side covers. See Chassis → SIDE COVERS.
a. Remove left side upper cover.
b. Remove left side middle cover.
c. Remove left side lower cover.
d. Remove right side lower cover.
10. Remove front cover. See Electric Vehicle Powertrain (EVPT) → FRONT COVER.
11. Remove left footrest bracket. See Chassis → RIDER FOOTRESTS.
12. Remove front brake line manifold screw. See Brake Line: Front Caliper to ABS Module in Chassis → BRAKE LINES.
13. Disconnect handlebar connectors. See Chassis → HANDLEBAR.
a. TGS
b. Front turn signals
c. Fork lock
d. Headlamp
e. Control module
14. Disconnect security system antenna. See Electrical → SECURITY SYSTEM ANTENNA.
15. Remove BCM. See Electrical → BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM).
16. Remove power receptacle. See High-Voltage System → POWER RECEPTACLE (VEHICLE INLET).
17. Disconnect connectors.
18. Remove P-clamp from rear caliper to ABS module brake line. See Brake Line: Rear Caliper to ABS Module in Chassis → BRAKE LINES.
19.
NOTE
Do Not separate brake line from caliper.
Remove rear brake caliper. See Chassis → REAR BRAKE CALIPER.
20. Remove idler pulley. See Electric Vehicle Powertrain (EVPT) → TENSIONER PULLEY AND IDLER SPROCKET.
21. Detach rear shock absorber from RESS. See Chassis → REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.
a. Remove front screw from rear shock absorber.
22. Detach rear fork from frame. See Chassis → REAR FORK.
a. Remove pivot shaft.
b. Move fork assembly away.
23. Remove left side frame. See Chassis → FRAME.
a. Remove steering head nuts.
b. Remove steering head short screws.
c. Remove left side frame screws.
d. Remove left side frame grounds.
e. Remove left side frame.
24. Disconnect coolant overflow hose from middle main wire harness caddy. See Cooling System → COOLANT HOSES.
25. Loosen right side steering head short screws. See Chassis → FRAME.
26. Remove radiator mounting screws. See Cooling System → RADIATOR.