Replace Lubricants
Be sure that no lubricant gets on tires, wheels or brakes
when changing fluid. Traction can be adversely affected,
which could result in loss of control of the motorcycle and
death or serious injury. (00047a)
1. Follow the Service Manual PRIMARY CHAIN/LUBRI-
CANT, PRIMARY CHAIN LUBRICANT to fill the primary
chain case:
a. Verify that the drain plug/O-ring is installed and
tighten to 36-60 in-lbs (4.1-6.8 Nm).
b. Fill with 32 ounces (946 ml) of Harley-Davidson
Primary Chaincase Lubricant through inspection
cover.
c. Follow the Service Manual to install a new gasket and
cover. Tighten the cover screws to 84-108 in-lbs (10-
12 Nm).
2. Follow the Service Manual TRANSMISSION LUBRI-
CANT, PROCEDURE to fill the transmission with lubri-
cant:
a. Verify that the transmission drain plug/O-ring are
installed in the pan and tightened to 14-21 ft-lbs (19-
28 Nm).
b. Remove the filler plug/dipstick and fill the transmission
with 20-24 oz. of Harley-Davidson Semi-Synthetic
Transmission Lubricant. Fill until the level is at the F
(FULL) mark with the motorcycle upright.
c. Tighten the filler plug to 25-75 in-lbs (2.8-8.5 Nm).
3. Follow the Service Manual ENGINE OIL/FILTER, PRO-
CEDURE to fill the oil tank and engine with oil:
a. Verify that the the engine drain plug/O-ring is installed
in the pan and tightened to 14-21 ft-lbs (19-28 Nm).
c. Through the oil filler/dipstick spout, fill with 3 1/2 (3.3
liters) of the grade of oil specified for the lowest
ambient operating temperature.
d. Follow Service Manual instructions to perform an
engine oil level COLD CHECK and add as required.
4. For hydraulic clutch: If installing a Hydraulic Clutch
Side Cover and Release Pushrod Kit (Part No. 38753-
04) and a Hydraulic Clutch Kit (Part No. 46414-05 -
chrome or 46415-05 - black), follow the instruction sheet
in the kit to fill and bleed the clutch fluid lines.
Return the Motorcycle to Service
1. Follow the Service Manual REAR BELT DEFLECTION
instructions to measure and adjust drive belt deflection.
Connect positive (+) battery cable first. If positive (+) cable
should contact ground with negative (–) cable connected,
the resulting sparks can cause a battery explosion, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00068a)
2. Connect the battery cables, positive cable first.
a. Tighten the bolts to 60-96 in-lbs (6.8-10.9 Nm).
b. Coat both terminals with Electrical Contact Lubricant
(Part No. 99861-02).
c. Rotate the hold-down clamp to rest the rubber pad on
the battery edge. Tighten to 15-20 ft-lbs (20-27 Nm).
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is in locked position. While riding, a loose seat
can shift causing loss of control, which could result in
death or serious injury. (00070a)
3. Follow Service Manual instructions to install the seat.
4. Turn ignition/light key to IGNITION to verify neutral indi-
cator lamp illumination in neutral.
Test Ride Motorcycle
1. Test ride the motorcycle.
a. Shift into and out of each gear.
b. Shift into and out of neutral.
c. Verify operation of speedometer and vehicle speed
sensor.
2. Follow Service Manual instructions to perform an engine
oil level HOT CHECK.
Initial Service
Follow the Service Manual instructions to replace the trans-
mission lubricant after 500 miles.
NOTE
After the initial service, follow the Scheduled Maintenance Table
in the Service Manual and change the engine and transmission
fluids at scheduled service intervals.
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