2008 Sportster Models Service Manual2007 H-D. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 99484-08 Printed in the U.S.A.

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ABOUT THIS MANUALGENERALThis Service Manual has been prepared with two purposes in mind. First, it will acquaint the user with the construction of the Harley-Davidson product and assist in the performance of basic maintenance and repair. Secondly, it will introduce to the professional Harley-Davidson Technician the latest field-tested and factory-approved major repair methods. We sincerely believe that this Service Manual will make your association with Harley-Davidson products more pleasant and profitable. gathered before work is started. Interrupting a job to locate tools or parts is a distraction and causes needless delay. NOTES To avoid unnecessary disassembly, carefully read all relative service information before repair work is started. In figure legends, the number which follows the name of a part indicates the quantity necessary for one complete assembly. When servicing a vehicle equipped with the Harley-Davidson Smart Security System (H-DSSS), you must first disarm the security system. Either keep the fob in close proximity to the vehicle, or use Digital Technician to disable the security system while the vehicle is being serviced and re-enable the system after service is completed.

HOW TO USE YOUR SERVICE MANUALRefer to the table below for the content layout of this manual. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B C D E Maintenance Chassis Engine Fuel System Starter Drive/Transmission Electrical Appendix A Connector Repair Appendix B Wiring Appendix C Conversions Appendix D Compensating Sprocket Appendix E Glossary CHAPTER

SERVICE BULLETINSIn addition to the information presented in this Service Manual, Harley-Davidson Motor Company will periodically issue Service Bulletins to Harley-Davidson dealers. Service Bulletins cover interim engineering changes and supplementary information. Consult the Service Bulletins to keep your product knowledge current and complete.

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Use the TABLE OF CONTENTS (which follows this FOREWORD) and the INDEX (at the back of this manual) to quickly locate subjects. Sections and topics in this manual are sequentially numbered for easy navigation. For example, a cross-reference shown as 2.1 SPECIFICATIONS refers to chapter 2 CHASSIS, heading 2.1 SPECIFICATIONS. For quick and easy reference, all pages contain a section number followed by a page number. For example, page 3-5 refers to page 5 in section 3. A number of acronyms and abbreviations are used in this document. See the E.1 GLOSSARY for a list of acronyms, abbreviations and definitions.

Do not use aftermarket parts and custom made front forks which can adversely affect performance and handling. Removing or altering factory installed parts can adversely affect performance and could result in death or serious injury. (00001a) To ensure satisfactory and lasting repairs, carefully follow the Service Manual instructions and use only genuine HarleyDavidson replacement parts. Behind the emblem bearing the words GENUINE HARLEY-DAVIDSON stand more than 100 years of design, research, manufacturing, testing and inspecting experience.This is your assurance that the parts you are using will fit right, operate properly and last longer.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSStatements in this service manual preceded by the following words are of special significance.

PREPARATION FOR SERVICEWARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. (00119a) Stop the engine when refueling or servicing the fuel system. Do not smoke or allow open flame or sparks near gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could result in death or serious injury. (00002a) Good preparation is very important for efficient service work. A clean work area at the start of each job will allow you to perform the repair as easily and quickly as possible, and will reduce the incidence of misplaced tools and parts. A motorcycle that is excessively dirty should be cleaned before work starts. Cleaning will occasionally uncover sources of trouble. Tools, instruments and any parts needed for the job should be

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. (00139a)

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. (00140a)

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FOREWORD

NOTE Refers to important information, and is placed in italic type. It is recommended that you take special notice of these items. Proper service and repair is important for the safe, reliable operation of all mechanical products. The service procedures recommended and described in this service manual are effective methods for performing service operations.

information or product returns, warranty or otherwise, visit www.spx.com.

Loctite Sealing and Threadlocking ProductsSome procedures in this manual call for the use of Loctite products. If you have any questions regarding Loctite product usage or retailer/wholesaler locations, please contact Loctite Corp. at www.loctite.com.

PRODUCT REGISTERED MARKSAlways wear proper eye protection when using hammers, arbor or hydraulic presses, gear pullers, spring compressors, slide hammers and similar tools. Flying parts could result in death or serious injury. (00496b) Some of these service operations require the use of tools specially designed for the purpose. These special tools should be used when and as recommended. It is important to note that some warnings against the use of specific service methods, which could damage the motorcycle or render it unsafe, are stated in this service manual. However, please remember that these warnings are not all-inclusive. Inadequate safety precautions could result in death or serious injury. Since Harley-Davidson could not possibly know, evaluate or advise the service trade of all possible ways in which service might be performed, or of the possible hazardous consequences of each method, we have not undertaken any such broad evaluation. Accordingly, anyone who uses a service procedure or tool which is not recommended by Harley-Davidson must first thoroughly satisfy himself that neither his nor the operator's safety will be jeopardized as a result. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. Allen, Amp Multilock, Bluetooth, Brembo, Delphi, Deutsch, Dunlop, Dynojet, Fluke, G.E. Versilube, Gunk, Hydroseal, Hylomar, Kevlar, Lexan, Loctite, Lubriplate, Keps, K&N, Magnaflux, Marson Thread-Setter Tool Kit, MAXI fuse, Molex, MPZ, Mulitilock, Novus, Packard, Pirelli, Permatex, Philips, PJ1, Pozidriv, Robinair, S100, Sems, Snap-on, Teflon, Threadlocker, Torca, Torco, TORX, Tufoil, Tyco, Ultratorch, Velcro, X-Acto, and XM Satellite Radio are among the trademarks of their respective owners.

H-D MICHIGAN, INC. TRADEMARK INFORMATIONHarley, Harley-Davidson, H-D, Bar & Shield, Digital Tech, Digital Technician, Destroyer, Deuce, Dyna, Electra Glide, Evolution, Fat Boy, Glaze, Gloss, H-D, H-Dnet.com, HD, Harley, Heritage Softail, Heritage Springer, Low Rider, Night Rod, Night Train, Profile, Revolution, Road Glide, Road King, Rocker, Softail, Sportster, Sun Ray, Sunwash, Tech Link, Twin Cam 88, Twin Cam 88B, Twin Cam 96, Twin Cam 96B, Twin Cam 103, Twin Cam 103B, Twin Cam 110, Twin Cam 110B, TourPak, Screamin' Eagle, Softail, Super Guide, Super Premium, SYN3, Ultra Glide, V-Rod, VRSC, V-Rod, VRSC, Wide Glide, and Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts and Genuine Motor Accessories are among the trademarks of H-D Michigan, Inc.

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CONTENTSRead and follow warnings and directions on all products. Failure to follow warnings and directions can result in death or serious injury. (00470b) When reference is made in this manual to a specific brand name product, tool or instrument, an equivalent product, tool or instrument may be substituted. All photographs, illustrations and procedures may not necessarily depict the most current model or component, but are based on the latest production information available at the time of publication. Since product improvement is our continual goal, Harley-Davidson reserves the right to change specifications, equipment or designs at any time without notice and without incurring obligation.

Kent-Moore ProductsAll tools mentioned in this manual with an "HD", "J" or "B" preface must be ordered through SPX Kent-Moore. For ordering

II FOREWORD

MAINTENANCE1.1 GENERALServicing a New Motorcycle...............................................1-1 Safe Operating Maintenance..............................................1-1 Shop Practices...................................................................1-1 Repair Notes...............................................................1-1 Safety..........................................................................1-1 Removing Parts...........................................................1-1 Cleaning......................................................................1-1 Disassembly and Assembly........................................1-2 Checking Torques on Fasteners with Lock Patches.....1-2 Magnetic Parts Trays...................................................1-2 Repair and Replacement Procedures................................1-2 Hardware and Threaded Parts....................................1-2 Threadlocking Agents..................................................1-2 Wiring, Hoses and Lines.............................................1-2 Instruments and Gauges.............................................1-2 Bearings......................................................................1-2 Bushings.....................................................................1-2 Gaskets.......................................................................1-2 Lip Type Seals.............................................................1-2 O-Rings (Preformed Packings)....................................1-3 Gears..........................................................................1-3 Shafts..........................................................................1-3 Part Replacement........................................................1-3 Exhaust System Leakage............................................1-3 Cleaning.............................................................................1-3 Part Protection............................................................1-3 Cleaning Process........................................................1-3 Rust or Corrosion Removal.........................................1-3 Bearings......................................................................1-3 Tool Safety..........................................................................1-3 Air Tools.......................................................................1-3 Wrenches....................................................................1-3 Pliers/Cutters/Pry bars................................................1-3 Hammers.....................................................................1-4 Punches/Chisels..........................................................1-4 Screwdrivers................................................................1-4 Ratchets and Handles.................................................1-4 Sockets........................................................................1-4 Storage Units...............................................................1-4

Refilling Oil Tank........................................................1-14

1.6 BRAKESGeneral.............................................................................1-15 Inspection.........................................................................1-15 Troubleshooting................................................................1-15

1.7 BLEEDING HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMGeneral.............................................................................1-17 Bleeding Front Brake........................................................1-17 Bleeding Rear Brake........................................................1-19

1.8 TIRES AND WHEELSTires.................................................................................1-20 Tire Replacement.............................................................1-21 Inspection..................................................................1-21 When To Replace Tires.............................................1-21 Wheel Bearings................................................................1-21 Wheel Spokes..................................................................1-21

1.9 PRIMARY CHAINInspection.........................................................................1-23 Adjustment.......................................................................1-23

1.10 CLUTCHAdjustment.......................................................................1-25

1.11 TRANSMISSION LUBRICANTTransmission Lubrication: Sportster Models.....................1-27 Check Lubricant Level...............................................1-27 Changing Lubricant...................................................1-27

1.12 REAR BELT AND SPROCKETSGeneral.............................................................................1-29 Cleaning...........................................................................1-29 Inspection.........................................................................1-29 Sprockets..................................................................1-29 Rear Belt...................................................................1-29

1.13 SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENTShock Absorber Preload Adjustment: Sportster Models...1-31

1.2 FUEL AND OILFuel....................................................................................1-5 Gasoline Blends.................................................................1-5 Engine Lubrication..............................................................1-5 Winter Lubrication..............................................................1-6

1.14 REAR BELT DEFLECTIONInspection.........................................................................1-32 Belt Deflection Adjustment...............................................1-33 Wheel Alignment..............................................................1-34 Checking Wheel Alignment.......................................1-34 Adjusting Wheel Alignment.......................................1-35

1.3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEGeneral...............................................................................1-7

1.15 BRAKE PADS AND DISCSInspection.........................................................................1-36 Brake Pads................................................................1-36 Brake Disc Thickness, Lateral Runout and Warpage....................................................................1-36 Brake Pad Replacement: Front.........................................1-36 Brake Pad Replacement: Rear.........................................1-39

1.4 BULB REQUIREMENTSBulb Chart........................................................................1-11

1.5 ENGINE OIL AND FILTERChecking and Adding Oil..................................................1-12 Removing and Replacing Oil Filler Cap....................1-12 Checking Oil with Cold Engine..................................1-12 Checking Oil with Warm Engine................................1-12 Changing Oil and Filter.....................................................1-13 General......................................................................1-13 Draining Oil Tank.......................................................1-13 Removing Oil Filter....................................................1-13 Installing New Oil Filter..............................................1-14

1.16 BATTERY MAINTENANCEGeneral.............................................................................1-43 Battery Disconnection and Removal................................1-44 Cleaning and Inspection...................................................1-45 Charging Battery..............................................................1-45 Safety Precautions....................................................1-45 Using a Battery Charger............................................1-45 Battery Installation and Connection..................................1-46 III

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TABLE OF CONTENTSStorage.............................................................................1-47

1.17 SPARK PLUGSGeneral.............................................................................1-49 Inspection.........................................................................1-49 Spark Plug Cable Inspection............................................1-49

1.28 FLUID AND LUBRICANT REQUIREMENTSBrake Fluid.......................................................................1-65 Brake Component Grease................................................1-65 Front Fork Oil....................................................................1-65 Engine Oil.........................................................................1-65 Primary Drive/Transmission Lubricant..............................1-65

1.18 STEERING HEAD BEARINGSAdjustment.......................................................................1-51 Lubrication........................................................................1-51

1.29 CRITICAL FASTENERSInspection.........................................................................1-66

1.19 REAR FORK BEARINGSGeneral.............................................................................1-53 Procedure.........................................................................1-53

1.30 STORAGEGeneral.............................................................................1-67 Placing in Storage............................................................1-67 Removal From Storage.....................................................1-67

1.20 FRONT FORK OILGeneral.............................................................................1-54 Changing Fork Oil.............................................................1-54 Filling Fork Oil: Forks Assembled, in Frame..............1-54 Filling Fork Oil: Forks Disassembled, out of Frame....1-55

1.31 TROUBLESHOOTINGGeneral.............................................................................1-69 Engine..............................................................................1-69 Starter Motor Does Not Operate or Does Not Turn Engine Over...........................................................................1-69 Engine Turns Over But Does Not Start......................1-69 Starts Hard................................................................1-69 Starts But Runs Irregularly or Misses........................1-69 Spark Plug Fouls Repeatedly....................................1-70 Pre-Ignition or Detonation (Knocks or Pings)............1-70 Check Engine Light Illuminates During Operation.....1-70 Overheating...............................................................1-70 Valve Train Noise.......................................................1-70 Excessive Vibration...................................................1-70 Lubrication System...........................................................1-70 Oil Does Not Return To Oil Tank................................1-70 Engine Uses Too Much Oil Or Smokes Excessively...1-70 Engine Leaks Oil From Cases, Push Rods, Hoses, Etc.............................................................................1-70 Low Oil Pressure.......................................................1-70 High Oil Pressure......................................................1-71 Electrical System..............................................................1-71 Alternator Does Not Charge......................................1-71 Alternator Charge Rate Is Below Normal..................1-71 Speedometer Operates Erratically............................1-71 Transmission.....................................................................1-71 Shifts Hard................................................................1-71 Jumps Out Of Gear...................................................1-71 Clutch Slips...............................................................1-71 Clutch Drags Or Does Not Release..........................1-71 Clutch Chatters..........................................................1-71 Handling...........................................................................1-71 Brakes..............................................................................1-71 Brake Does Not Hold Normally.................................1-71

1.21 CABLE AND CHASSIS LUBRICATIONGeneral.............................................................................1-56 Cables and Hand Levers..................................................1-56 Foot Shift Lever and Rear Brake Pedal............................1-56 Jiffy Stand.........................................................................1-56 Steering Head Bearings...................................................1-56

1.22 AIR CLEANER AND EXHAUST SYSTEMGeneral.............................................................................1-57 Removal...........................................................................1-57 Cleaning, Inspection and Repair......................................1-58 Installation........................................................................1-58 Exhaust System Leak Check............................................1-58

1.23 THROTTLE CONTROLCable Inspection and Lubrication.....................................1-59 Cable Adjustment.............................................................1-59

1.24 IDLE SPEED AND IGNITION TIMINGIdle Speed........................................................................1-60 Ignition Timing..................................................................1-60

1.25 FUEL SUPPLY FILTERGeneral.............................................................................1-61 Fuel System Hose and Fittings.........................................1-61 Removal...........................................................................1-61 Installation........................................................................1-61

1.26 ENGINE MOUNTS AND STABILIZER LINKSInspection.........................................................................1-62

CHASSIS2.1 SPECIFICATIONS2008 Sportster Specifications.............................................2-1 Tires...................................................................................2-2

1.27 HEADLAMP ALIGNMENTHeadlamp Alignment: Sportster Models...........................1-63 Inspection..................................................................1-63 Adjustment (XL 883C and XL 1200C Models)..........1-63 Adjustment (All Models Except XL 883C and XL 1200C)......................................................................1-63

2.2 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (V.I.N.)Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.): Sportster Models.....2-4

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TABLE OF CONTENTSGeneral........................................................................2-4 Abbreviated V.I.N.........................................................2-4 Installing Brake Pads in Caliper........................................2-48 Installation........................................................................2-49

2.3 WHEELSGeneral...............................................................................2-6 Troubleshooting..................................................................2-6 Front Wheel........................................................................2-7 Removal......................................................................2-7 Disassembly: Cast Front Wheel..................................2-7 Disassembly: Laced Front Wheel................................2-8 Cleaning and Inspection..............................................2-8 Assembly: Cast Front Wheel.......................................2-8 Assembly: Laced Front Wheel.....................................2-8 Installation.................................................................2-12 Rear Wheel.......................................................................2-12 Removal....................................................................2-12 Disassembly..............................................................2-13 Cleaning and Inspection............................................2-13 Assembly...................................................................2-13 Installation.................................................................2-16 Sealed Wheel Bearings....................................................2-16 Inspection..................................................................2-16 Removal....................................................................2-17 Installation.................................................................2-19

2.11 REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERGeneral.............................................................................2-51 Inspection.........................................................................2-51 Removal...........................................................................2-51 Disassembly.....................................................................2-54 Cleaning, Inspection and Repair......................................2-55 Assembly..........................................................................2-56 Installation........................................................................2-58

2.12 REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIRGeneral.............................................................................2-59 Removal...........................................................................2-59 Installation........................................................................2-60

2.13 REAR BRAKE CALIPERRemoval...........................................................................2-61 Disassembly.....................................................................2-63 Cleaning, Inspection and Repair......................................2-64 Lubricating Rear Caliper Bolt Pins and Boots..................2-64 Assembly..........................................................................2-65 Installation........................................................................2-66

2.4 WHEEL LACING: 16 INCH RIMGeneral.............................................................................2-20 Procedure.........................................................................2-20

2.14 BRAKE LINESFront Brake Line...............................................................2-68 Removal....................................................................2-68 Installation.................................................................2-69 Rear Brake Line................................................................2-70 Removal....................................................................2-70 Installation.................................................................2-71

2.5 WHEEL LACING: 19 INCH RIMProcedure.........................................................................2-23

2.6 WHEEL LACING: 21 INCH RIMGeneral.............................................................................2-27 Procedure.........................................................................2-27

2.15 TIRESGeneral.............................................................................2-72 Removal...........................................................................2-72 Cleaning, Inspection and Repair......................................2-72 Installation........................................................................2-73 Tube Type Tires.........................................................2-73 Tubeless Tires...........................................................2-73 Checking Tire Runout.......................................................2-74 Lateral Runout...........................................................2-74 Radial Runout...........................................................2-74 Wheel Balancing..............................................................2-74 Weights for Laced Wheels.........................................2-74 Weights for Cast Wheels...........................................2-75

2.7 TRUING LACED WHEELSGeneral.............................................................................2-31 Lateral Truing....................................................................2-31 Radial Truing.....................................................................2-32

2.8 CHECKING CAST WHEEL RUNOUTGeneral.............................................................................2-34 Lateral Runout..................................................................2-34 Radial Runout...................................................................2-34

2.9 FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERGeneral.............................................................................2-35 Inspection.........................................................................2-35 Removal...........................................................................2-35 Disassembly.....................................................................2-36 Cleaning, Inspection and Repair......................................2-39 Assembly..........................................................................2-39 Installation........................................................................2-40

2.16 LEFT SIDE COVERGeneral.............................................................................2-76 Opening Left Side Cover..................................................2-76 Closing Left Side Cover....................................................2-77 Removing Left Side Cover................................................2-77 Installing Left Side Cover..................................................2-77

2.10 FRONT BRAKE CALIPERRemoval...........................................................................2-43 Disassembly.....................................................................2-44 Cleaning, Inspection and Repair......................................2-46 Assembly..........................................................................2-47 Lubricating Front Caliper Bolt Pins and Boots..................2-47

2.17 FRONT FORKGeneral.............................................................................2-78 Removal...........................................................................2-78 Disassembly.....................................................................2-78 Cleaning, Inspection and Repair......................................2-80 Assembly..........................................................................2-80

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TABLE OF CONTENTSInstallation........................................................................2-81

2.18 FORK STEM AND BRACKET ASSEMBLYRemoval and Disassembly...............................................2-83 Cleaning, Inspection and Repair......................................2-83 Assembly and Installation.................................................2-84

Clutch Hand Control................................................2-101 Assembly and Installation...............................................2-102 Clutch Hand Control................................................2-102 Clutch Lever and Clutch Cable: Upper....................2-103 Clutch Cable: Lower................................................2-103 Finish.......................................................................2-103

2.27 HANDLEBARSRemoval.........................................................................2-104 All Models................................................................2-104 XL 883C and XL 1200C..........................................2-104 XL 1200L and XL 1200N.........................................2-105 All Except XL 883C, XL 1200C, XL 1200L and XL 1200N......................................................................2-106 Installation......................................................................2-107 XL 883C and XL 1200C..........................................2-107 XL 1200L and XL 1200N.........................................2-108 All Except XL 883C, XL 1200C, XL 1200L and XL 1200N......................................................................2-108 All Models................................................................2-109

2.19 BELT GUARD AND DEBRIS DEFLECTORBelt Guard........................................................................2-85 Removal....................................................................2-85 Installation.................................................................2-85 Debris Deflector................................................................2-85 Removal....................................................................2-85 Installation.................................................................2-85

2.20 REAR FORKRemoval...........................................................................2-86 Disassembly.....................................................................2-86 Cleaning and Inspection...................................................2-87 Assembly..........................................................................2-87 Installation........................................................................2-87

2.28 FRONT FENDERXL Models......................................................................2-110 Removal..................................................................2-110 Installation...............................................................2-110

2.21 SHOCK ABSORBERSGeneral.............................................................................2-89 Removal...........................................................................2-89 Cleaning and Inspection...................................................2-89 Installation........................................................................2-89

2.29 REAR FENDER: ALL MODELS EXCEPT XL 1200NGeneral...........................................................................2-111 Removal.........................................................................2-111 Installation......................................................................2-113

2.22 STABILIZER LINKSGeneral.............................................................................2-90 Upper Front Stabilizer Link...............................................2-90 Removal....................................................................2-90 Installation.................................................................2-90 Lower Front Stabilizer Link...............................................2-90 Removal....................................................................2-90 Installation.................................................................2-90 Rear Stabilizer Link..........................................................2-91 Removal....................................................................2-91 Installation.................................................................2-91

2.30 REAR FENDER AND LICENSE PLATE BRACKET: XL 1200NGeneral...........................................................................2-115 Removal and Disassembly.............................................2-115 Assembly and Installation...............................................2-117

2.31 JIFFY STANDGeneral...........................................................................2-120 Jiffy Stand Interlock: International Models......................2-120 Removal.........................................................................2-120 Cleaning and Lubrication................................................2-120 Installation......................................................................2-121

2.23 FRONT ENGINE MOUNT/ISOLATORRemoval...........................................................................2-92 Installation........................................................................2-93

2.32 SEATGeneral...........................................................................2-122 Seat Removal.................................................................2-122 Seat Installation..............................................................2-122

2.24 REAR ENGINE MOUNT/ISOLATORRemoval...........................................................................2-94 Installation........................................................................2-95

2.25 THROTTLE CABLESRemoval and Disassembly...............................................2-97 Cleaning, Inspection and Repair......................................2-98 Assembly and Installation.................................................2-99

2.33 RIDER FOOT CONTROLS: ALL MODELS EQUIPPED WITH MID-MOUNT CONTROLSRight Footrest and Rear Brake Pedal Assembly............2-124 Removal..................................................................2-124 Installation...............................................................2-124 Left Footrest and Shift Lever Assembly..........................2-124 Removal..................................................................2-124 Installation...............................................................2-124

2.26 CLUTCH CONTROLGeneral...........................................................................2-100 Removal and Disassembly.............................................2-100 Clutch Cable: Lower................................................2-100 Clutch Lever and Clutch Cable: Upper....................2-101

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TABLE OF CONTENTS2.34 RIDER FOOT CONTROLS: ALL MODELS EQUIPPED WITH FORWARD CONTROLSRight Footrest and Rear Brake Pedal Assembly............2-126 Removal..................................................................2-126 Installation...............................................................2-126 Left Footrest and Shift Lever Assembly..........................2-127 Removal..................................................................2-127 Installation...............................................................2-128 Adjusting Shift Pedal......................................................2-129

3.9 BOTTOM END SERVICEEngine in Chassis.............................................................3-21 Engine Removed From Chassis.......................................3-22

3.10 REMOVING ENGINE FROM CHASSISGeneral.............................................................................3-23 Procedure.........................................................................3-23

3.11 INSTALLING ENGINE IN CHASSISGeneral.............................................................................3-28 Procedure.........................................................................3-28

2.35 PASSENGER FOOTRESTSGeneral...........................................................................2-130 XL Models......................................................................2-130 Removal..................................................................2-130 Installation...............................................................2-130

3.12 TOP END OVERHAUL: DISASSEMBLYGeneral.............................................................................3-31 Stripping Motorcycle for Top End Repair..........................3-31 Cylinder Heads.................................................................3-32 Disassembling Rocker Covers..................................3-32 Removing Cylinder Head..........................................3-34 Disassembling Push Rods and Covers.....................3-36 Cylinder and Piston..........................................................3-37

2.36 FORK LOCKRemoval.........................................................................2-131 Installation......................................................................2-131

ENGINE3.1 SPECIFICATIONSSpecifications: 2008 Sportster Models...............................3-1

3.13 TOP END OVERHAUL: ASSEMBLYGeneral.............................................................................3-39 Piston and Cylinder..........................................................3-39 Push Rods, Covers, and Retainers..................................3-40 Cylinder Head...................................................................3-42 Rocker Covers..................................................................3-45 Assembling Motorcycle After Top End Repair..................3-47

3.2 ENGINEGeneral...............................................................................3-6

3.3 OIL PRESSUREGeneral...............................................................................3-7 Oil Pressure Indicator Lamp........................................3-7 Checking Oil Pressure........................................................3-7

3.14 BOTTOM END OVERHAUL: DISASSEMBLYGeneral.............................................................................3-48 Tappets.............................................................................3-48 Oil Pump...........................................................................3-48 Gearcase Cover and Cam Gears.....................................3-48 Crankcase........................................................................3-49 Removing Piston Oil Jets..........................................3-51 Removing Cylinder Base Studs.................................3-51

3.4 CRANKCASE BREATHING SYSTEMGeneral.............................................................................3-10

3.5 TROUBLESHOOTINGDiagnosing Valve Train Noise...........................................3-11 Compression Test.............................................................3-11 Cylinder Leakage Test......................................................3-11 Diagnosing Smoking Engine or High Oil Consumption.....3-12 Check Prior to Cylinder Head Removal.....................3-12 Check After Cylinder Head Removal.........................3-12 Adjustment and Testing....................................................3-12 General......................................................................3-12

3.15 BOTTOM END OVERHAUL: ASSEMBLYCrankcase........................................................................3-52 Installing Piston Oil Jets............................................3-52 Installing Pinion Shaft Bearings................................3-52 Installing Left Main Bearing.......................................3-54 Assembling Crankcase Halves..................................3-54 Installing Cylinder Base Studs...................................3-57 Cam Gears and Gearcase Cover.....................................3-57 Tappets.............................................................................3-60 Assembling Top End of Engine.........................................3-61

3.6 ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEMGeneral.............................................................................3-13 Oil Pump...........................................................................3-13

3.16 VALVE TAPPETSGeneral.............................................................................3-62 Removal...........................................................................3-62 Cleaning and Inspection...................................................3-62 Installation........................................................................3-62

3.7 HOW TO USE THIS SECTIONTypical Symptoms.............................................................3-18 Top End Repair.................................................................3-18 Bottom End Repair...........................................................3-18

3.17 GEARCASE COVER AND CAM GEARSGeneral.............................................................................3-63 Removal and Disassembly...............................................3-63 Cleaning, Inspection and Repair......................................3-63

3.8 TOP END SERVICEEngine in Chassis.............................................................3-19 Engine Removed from Chassis........................................3-20

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TABLE OF CONTENTSCam Pinion Gear Identification, Inspection and Selection...................................................................3-63 Bushing Inspection and Removal..............................3-64 Bushing Installation..........................................................3-65 Cam Gear Bushings in Right Crankcase...................3-65 Cam Gear Bushings (Except Rear Intake Bushing) in Gearcase Cover........................................................3-65 Rear Intake Cam Gear Bushing in Gearcase Cover..3-65 Pinion Shaft Bushing in Gearcase Cover..................3-65 Bushing Reaming.............................................................3-66 Cam Gear Bushings in Right Crankcase...................3-66 Cam Gear Bushings (Except Rear Intake Bushing) in Gearcase Cover........................................................3-67 Rear Intake Cam Gear Bushing in Gearcase Cover..3-67 Pinion Shaft Bushing in Gearcase Cover..................3-67 Assembly and Installation.................................................3-68

3.21 OIL PUMPGeneral...........................................................................3-100 Removal.........................................................................3-101 Disassembly...................................................................3-101 Cleaning and Inspection.................................................3-101 Assembly........................................................................3-101 Installation......................................................................3-101

3.22 OIL FILTER MOUNTGeneral...........................................................................3-103 Disassembly...................................................................3-103 Cleaning and Inspection.................................................3-103 Assembly........................................................................3-103

3.23 OIL TANKOil Hose Routing............................................................3-104 Removal.........................................................................3-104 Installation......................................................................3-107

3.18 CYLINDER HEADRemoval...........................................................................3-69 Disassembly.....................................................................3-69 Cleaning and Inspection...................................................3-71 Cylinder Heads..........................................................3-71 Rocker Arm Assemblies............................................3-71 Valves........................................................................3-73 Valve Seats...............................................................3-73 Valve Guides.............................................................3-73 Valve Springs............................................................3-73 Spark Plug Threads...................................................3-74 Push Rods.................................................................3-74 Replacing Rocker Arm Bushings......................................3-74 Replacing Valve Guides....................................................3-75 Removal....................................................................3-75 Installation.................................................................3-76 Refacing Valve Seats........................................................3-79 Replacing Valve Seats...............................................3-80 Assembly..........................................................................3-80 Installation........................................................................3-83

FUEL SYSTEM4.1 SPECIFICATIONS: FUEL SYSTEMSpecifications: 2008 Sportster Models...............................4-1

4.2 ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION (EFI)Troubleshooting..................................................................4-2

4.3 AIR CLEANERRemoval.............................................................................4-3 Cleaning, Inspection and Repair........................................4-3 Installation..........................................................................4-4

4.4 FUEL TANKGeneral...............................................................................4-5 Purging and Disconnecting Fuel Supply Hose...................4-6 Removing Fuel Tank...........................................................4-6 Cleaning and Inspection.....................................................4-7 Installing Fuel Tank.............................................................4-7 Reconnecting Fuel Hose and Filling Fuel Tank..................4-8 Vapor Valve.........................................................................4-8 Console Replacement........................................................4-9 Removal......................................................................4-9 Installation.................................................................4-10

3.19 CYLINDER AND PISTONRemoval and Disassembly...............................................3-84 Cleaning, Inspection and Repair......................................3-84 Checking Gasket Surface..........................................3-84 Measuring Cylinder Bore...........................................3-84 Measuring Piston to Cylinder Fit...............................3-85 Boring and Honing Cylinder......................................3-86 Fitting Piston Rings...................................................3-86 Connecting Rod Bushings................................................3-88 Removing Upper Connecting Rod Bushings.............3-88 Installing Upper Connecting Rod Bushings...............3-90 Reaming Upper Connecting Rod Bushings...............3-90 Honing Upper Connecting Rod Bushings..................3-91 Repair........................................................................3-91 Assembly and Installation.................................................3-91

4.5 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)General.............................................................................4-12 Removal...........................................................................4-12 Installation........................................................................4-12

4.6 ENGINE TEMPERATURE SENSOR (ET)General.............................................................................4-14 Removal...........................................................................4-14 Installation........................................................................4-15

3.20 CRANKCASEGeneral.............................................................................3-92 Removal...........................................................................3-92 Disassembly.....................................................................3-93 Fitting Pinion Bearings.....................................................3-95 Bearing Selection......................................................3-95 Lapping Engine Main Bearing Races...............................3-99 Assembling Crankcase Halves.........................................3-99

4.7 INDUCTION MODULEGeneral.............................................................................4-16 Removal...........................................................................4-16 Disassembly.....................................................................4-18 Assembly..........................................................................4-19 Installation........................................................................4-20

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TABLE OF CONTENTS4.8 IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC)General.............................................................................4-22 Removal...........................................................................4-22 Installation........................................................................4-23 Charcoal Canister.............................................................4-45 Removal....................................................................4-45 Installation.................................................................4-46 Vapor Valve.......................................................................4-47 Removal....................................................................4-47 Installation.................................................................4-47 Hose Routing....................................................................4-48 Induction Module.......................................................4-48 Canister Hose Routings............................................4-48

4.9 TEMPERATURE MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR (TMAP)General.............................................................................4-24 Removal...........................................................................4-24 Installation........................................................................4-24

STARTER5.1 SPECIFICATIONS: STARTERSpecifications: 2008 Sportster Models...............................5-1

4.10 OXYGEN SENSORGeneral.............................................................................4-26 Removal...........................................................................4-26 Installation........................................................................4-26

5.2 STARTERGeneral...............................................................................5-2 Starter Relay...............................................................5-2 Wiring Diagrams..........................................................5-2 Removal.............................................................................5-2 Installation..........................................................................5-2 Testing................................................................................5-2 Armature.....................................................................5-2 Brushes and Brush Holder..........................................5-5 Field Coil Assembly............................................................5-6 Disassembly................................................................5-6 Inspection....................................................................5-6 Assembly.....................................................................5-6 Drive Assembly...................................................................5-7 Disassembly................................................................5-7 Inspection....................................................................5-7 Assembly.....................................................................5-7

4.11 EXHAUST SYSTEMGeneral.............................................................................4-28 Removal...........................................................................4-29 Mufflers and Exhaust Pipes.......................................4-29 Muffler Interconnect Bracket.....................................4-29 Installation........................................................................4-30 Muffler Interconnect Bracket.....................................4-30 Exhaust Pipes and Mufflers.......................................4-30

4.12 FUEL INJECTORSGeneral.............................................................................4-32 Removal...........................................................................4-32 Installation........................................................................4-33

4.13 FUEL PUMPGeneral.............................................................................4-35 Removal...........................................................................4-35 Disassembly.....................................................................4-36 Pressure Regulator and Filter Housing.....................4-36 Fuel Pump Assembly and Pump Bracket..................4-37 Low Fuel Level Sensor Assembly.............................4-37 Fuel Pump/Sender Harness......................................4-37 Assembly..........................................................................4-37 Fuel Pump/Sender Harness......................................4-37 Low Fuel Level Sensor Assembly.............................4-37 Fuel Pump Assembly and Pump Bracket..................4-37 Pressure Regulator and Filter Housing.....................4-37 Installation........................................................................4-38

5.3 STARTER SOLENOIDSolenoid Assembly.............................................................5-8 Disassembly................................................................5-8 Assembly.....................................................................5-8 Solenoid Plunger................................................................5-8 Disassembly................................................................5-8 Assembly.....................................................................5-8 Solenoid Contacts..............................................................5-8 Disassembly................................................................5-8 Assembly.....................................................................5-9

DRIVE/TRANSMISSION6.1 SPECIFICATIONS: DRIVE2008 Sportster Specifications.............................................6-1

4.14 FUEL PRESSURE TESTGeneral.............................................................................4-40 Testing..............................................................................4-40

4.15 INTAKE LEAK TESTGeneral.............................................................................4-43 Leak Tester.......................................................................4-43 Parts List...................................................................4-43 Tester Assembly........................................................4-43 Tester Adjustment......................................................4-43 Procedure.........................................................................4-43

6.2 PRIMARY CHAIN ADJUSTERGeneral...............................................................................6-2 Removal.............................................................................6-2 Primary Cover.............................................................6-2 Primary Chain Adjuster...............................................6-4 Installation..........................................................................6-4 Primary Chain Adjuster...............................................6-4 Primary Cover.............................................................6-5

4.16 EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CONTROL (CA MODELS)General.............................................................................4-45

6.3 CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISMRemoval and Disassembly.................................................6-7

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TABLE OF CONTENTSCleaning, Inspection and Repair........................................6-8 Assembly and Installation...................................................6-8

6.12 TRANSMISSION LEFT CASE BEARINGSRemoval...........................................................................6-44 Mainshaft and Countershaft Bearings.......................6-44 Shifter Drum Bushing................................................6-44 Installation........................................................................6-44 Mainshaft and Countershaft Bearings.......................6-44 Shift Drum Bushing...................................................6-44

6.4 PRIMARY DRIVE AND CLUTCHGeneral.............................................................................6-10 Removal...........................................................................6-12 Disassembly.....................................................................6-12 Inspection and Repair......................................................6-13 Assembly..........................................................................6-14 Installation........................................................................6-15

6.13 TRANSMISSION INSTALLATIONGeneral.............................................................................6-45 Installation........................................................................6-45 Shifter Forks and Drum Assembly....................................6-46 Assembling Crankcases...................................................6-47 Shifter Shaft Installation...................................................6-48

6.5 SECONDARY DRIVE BELTRemoval...........................................................................6-17 Installation........................................................................6-18

6.6 TRANSMISSIONGeneral.............................................................................6-20

6.14 TRANSMISSION SPROCKETRemoval...........................................................................6-50 Installation........................................................................6-51

6.7 CASE DISASSEMBLY FOR TRANSMISSION REMOVALGeneral.............................................................................6-21 Engine Removal and Disassembly...................................6-21

ELECTRICAL7.1 SPECIFICATIONS: ELECTRICALSpecifications: 2008 Sportster Models...............................7-1

6.8 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLYTransmission Removal From Left Crankcase...................6-25 Mainshaft/Countershaft....................................................6-28 Mainshaft Disassembly.....................................................6-29 Cleaning and Inspection............................................6-30 Countershaft Disassembly................................................6-30 Cleaning and Inspection............................................6-30

7.2 VOLTAGE REGULATORGeneral...............................................................................7-2 Removal.............................................................................7-2 Installation..........................................................................7-3

7.3 FUSES AND RELAYSGeneral...............................................................................7-5 Replacing Fuses.................................................................7-5 Replacing Relays................................................................7-5

6.9 TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLYMainshaft Assembly.........................................................6-32 Countershaft Assembly....................................................6-32

6.10 MAIN DRIVE GEAR AND BEARINGGeneral.............................................................................6-34 Removal...........................................................................6-35 Main Drive Gear........................................................6-35 Main Drive Gear Ball Bearing....................................6-36 Disassembly.....................................................................6-36 Assembly..........................................................................6-36 Installation........................................................................6-37 Main Drive Gear Ball Bearing....................................6-37 Main Drive Gear........................................................6-38 Main Drive Gear Seal................................................6-40

7.4 MAXI-FUSE HOLDERGeneral...............................................................................7-6 Replacement......................................................................7-6

7.5 SPEEDOMETER: ALL SINGLE GAUGE MODELS EXCEPT XL 883C/XL 1200CRemoval.............................................................................7-7 Installation..........................................................................7-7

7.6 SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER: ALL DUAL GAUGE MODELSSpeedometer Removal.......................................................7-9 Trip Odometer Reset Switch Replacement........................7-9 Tachometer Removal..........................................................7-9 Speedometer Installation..................................................7-10 Tachometer Installation.....................................................7-11

6.11 TRANSMISSION RIGHT CASE BEARINGSRemoval...........................................................................6-43 Countershaft Needle Bearing....................................6-43 Shifter Drum Bushing................................................6-43 Installation........................................................................6-43 Countershaft Needle Bearing....................................6-43 Shifter Drum Bushing................................................6-43

7.7 SPEEDOMETER: XL 883C/XL 1200CRemoval...........................................................................7-12 Installation........................................................................7-13

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TABLE OF CONTENTS7.8 TURN SIGNAL AND SECURITY MODULE (TSM/TSSM/HFSM)General.............................................................................7-14 Testing..............................................................................7-14 Removal...........................................................................7-14 Installation........................................................................7-15

7.19 TAIL LAMP: ALL MODELS EXCEPT XL 1200NGeneral.............................................................................7-37 Bulb Replacement............................................................7-37 Base Replacement...........................................................7-37

7.9 BATTERY CABLESRemoval...........................................................................7-16 Installation........................................................................7-17

7.20 TURN SIGNALSGeneral.............................................................................7-40 Bulb Replacement............................................................7-40 Front Housing Replacement.............................................7-40 Rear Housing Replacement.............................................7-41 Preliminary Vehicle Disassembly: All Models............7-41 Disconnect Wiring: All Models Except XL 1200N......7-41 Disconnect Wiring: XL 1200N....................................7-42 Remove and Disassemble Turn Signal Assembly: All Models.......................................................................7-43 Reassemble and Install Turn Signal Assembly: All Models.......................................................................7-44 Connect Wiring: All Models Except XL 1200N..........7-45 Connect Wiring: XL 1200N........................................7-45 Final Assembly: All Models........................................7-45

7.10 BATTERY TRAYGeneral.............................................................................7-18 Removal...........................................................................7-18 Installation........................................................................7-19

7.11 IGNITION SYSTEMGeneral.............................................................................7-20 Troubleshooting................................................................7-20

7.12 IGNITION AND LIGHT SWITCHGeneral.............................................................................7-22 Removal...........................................................................7-22 Installation........................................................................7-22

7.21 LICENSE PLATE LAMP MODULE: XL 1200NGeneral.............................................................................7-46 Removal (Domestic Only).................................................7-46 Installation (Domestic Only)..............................................7-46 Removal (HDI Only).........................................................7-47 Installation (HDI Only)......................................................7-49

7.13 ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM)General.............................................................................7-24 Removal...........................................................................7-24 Installation........................................................................7-24

7.14 SPARK PLUG CABLESGeneral.............................................................................7-25 Removal...........................................................................7-25 Installation........................................................................7-26

7.22 REAR LIGHTING CONVERTER MODULE: XL 1200N (DOMESTIC ONLY)General.............................................................................7-51 Removal...........................................................................7-51 Installation........................................................................7-52

7.15 IGNITION COILGeneral.............................................................................7-27 Troubleshooting................................................................7-27 Removal...........................................................................7-27 Installation........................................................................7-28

7.23 REAR STOP LAMP SWITCHGeneral.............................................................................7-53 Replacement....................................................................7-53

7.24 CRANK POSITION SENSOR (CKP)General.............................................................................7-54 Removal...........................................................................7-54 Installation........................................................................7-54

7.16 CHARGING SYSTEMGeneral.............................................................................7-29 Alternator..........................................................................7-29 Voltage Regulator.............................................................7-29

7.25 ALTERNATORRemoval and Disassembly...............................................7-55 Rotor.........................................................................7-55 Stator.........................................................................7-55 Cleaning and Inspection...................................................7-56 Assembly and Installation.................................................7-56 Stator.........................................................................7-56 Rotor.........................................................................7-57 Final Assembly..........................................................7-57

7.17 HEADLAMPReplacement: XL 883C/XL 1200C...................................7-30 Replacement: All Models Except XL 883C/XL 1200C......7-32

7.18 INDICATOR LAMP MODULEGeneral.............................................................................7-34 Preliminary Disassembly: All Models................................7-34 Replacement: XL 1200L and XL 1200N...........................7-34 Replacement: XL 883C and XL 1200C............................7-35 Replacement: All Other Models........................................7-35 Reassembling Vehicle: All Models....................................7-36

7.26 VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR (VSS)General.............................................................................7-58 Removal...........................................................................7-58 Installation........................................................................7-58

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TABLE OF CONTENTS7.27 NEUTRAL SWITCHGeneral.............................................................................7-59 Replacement....................................................................7-59 Front Stoplight Switch...............................................7-84 Assembly..........................................................................7-84 Installation........................................................................7-85

7.28 MAIN WIRING HARNESSGeneral.............................................................................7-61 Removal...........................................................................7-61 Installation........................................................................7-63

7.37 LEFT HANDLEBAR SWITCHESRemoval...........................................................................7-88 Disassembly.....................................................................7-88 Switch Repair/Replacement.............................................7-88 Upper Housing Repair...............................................7-88 Lower Housing Repair...............................................7-89 Turn-Left Signal Switch.............................................7-89 Clutch Interlock Switch..............................................7-89 Assembly..........................................................................7-89 Installation........................................................................7-90

7.29 ELECTRICAL CADDIESGeneral.............................................................................7-67 Voltage Regulator Caddy..................................................7-67 Removal....................................................................7-67 Installation.................................................................7-67 Wire Harness Caddy........................................................7-67 Removal....................................................................7-68 Installation.................................................................7-69

APPENDIX A CONNECTOR REPAIRA.1 AMP 1-PLACE CONNECTORSAMP 1-Place Connector Repair.........................................A-1 General.......................................................................A-1 Separating Pin and Socket Housings.........................A-1 Mating Pin and Socket Housings................................A-1 Removing Socket Terminals........................................A-1 Installing Socket Terminal...........................................A-1 Removing Pin Terminal...............................................A-1 Installing Pin Terminal.................................................A-2

7.30 JIFFY STAND SWITCH: INTERNATIONAL MODELSGeneral.............................................................................7-71 Removal...........................................................................7-71 Installation........................................................................7-72

7.31 OPTIONAL SECURITY SIRENGeneral.............................................................................7-73 Removal...........................................................................7-73 Disassembly.....................................................................7-73 Battery Replacement........................................................7-74 Assembly..........................................................................7-74 Installation........................................................................7-75

A.2 AMP MULTILOCK CONNECTORSAMP Multilock Connector Repair.......................................A-3 General.......................................................................A-3 Separating Pin and Socket Housings.........................A-3 Mating Pin and Socket Housings................................A-3 Removing Terminals from Housing.............................A-3 Inserting Terminals into Housing.................................A-4 Preparing Wire Leads for Crimping.............................A-4 Crimping Terminals to Leads......................................A-5 Inspecting Crimped Terminals.....................................A-6

7.32 OIL PRESSURE SWITCHGeneral.............................................................................7-76 Removal...........................................................................7-76 Installation........................................................................7-76

7.33 HORNTroubleshooting................................................................7-77 Voltage Test......................................................................7-77 Replacement: Models with Front Mounted Horn..............7-77 Replacement: Models with Side Mounted Horn...............7-77

A.3 AUTOFUSE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORSAutofuse Connector Repair................................................A-7 General.......................................................................A-7 Disassembly................................................................A-7 Assembly....................................................................A-7

7.34 MAXI-FUSEGeneral.............................................................................7-79 Removal...........................................................................7-79 Installation........................................................................7-79

A.4 DELPHI CONNECTORSDelphi Connector Repair....................................................A-8 General.......................................................................A-8 Separating Pin and Socket Housings.........................A-8 Mating Pin and Socket Housings................................A-8 Removing Socket Terminals........................................A-8 Installing Socket Terminals..........................................A-8

7.35 HANDLEBAR SWITCH ASSEMBLIESGeneral.............................................................................7-80 Repair Procedures...........................................................7-80 Connectors.......................................................................7-81

7.36 RIGHT HANDLEBAR SWITCHESRemoval...........................................................................7-82 Disassembly.....................................................................7-82 Switch Repair/Replacement.............................................7-83 Upper Housing Repair...............................................7-83 Lower Housing Repair...............................................7-83 Turn-Right Signal Switch...........................................7-84

A.5 DELPHI MAXI FUSE HOUSINGDelphi Maxi-Fuse Housing Repair...................................A-10 General.....................................................................A-10 Removing Maxi-Fuse................................................A-10 Installing Maxi-Fuse..................................................A-10 Removing Socket Terminals......................................A-10 Installing Socket Terminals........................................A-10

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TABLE OF CONTENTSA.6 DEUTSCH ELECTRICAL CONNECTORSDeutsch Connector Repair...............................................A-12 General.....................................................................A-12 Separating Pin and Socket Housings.......................A-12 Mating Pin and Socket Housings..............................A-12 Removing Socket Terminals......................................A-12 Installing Socket Terminals........................................A-12 Removing Pin Terminals...........................................A-14 Installing Pin Terminals.............................................A-14 Crimping Terminals...................................................A-15 Crimping Terminals...................................................A-26

A.13 PACKARD 480 METRI-PACK CONNECTORS480 Metri-Pack Connector Repair....................................A-27 General.....................................................................A-27 Separating Pin and Socket Housings.......................A-27 Mating Pin and Socket Housings..............................A-27 Removing Socket Terminals......................................A-27 Installing Socket Terminals........................................A-27

A.7 DEUTSCH STANDARD TERMINAL REPAIRDeutsch Standard Terminal Crimps.................................A-16 Preparing Wire Leads for Crimping...........................A-16 Crimping Terminal to Lead........................................A-16 Inspecting Crimps.....................................................A-16

A.14 PACKARD 630 METRI-PACK CONNECTORS630 Metri-Pack Connector Repair....................................A-28 General.....................................................................A-28 Separating Pin and Socket Housings.......................A-28 Mating Pin and Socket Housings..............................A-28 Removing Socket Terminal.......................................A-28 Installing Socket Terminal.........................................A-28

A.8 DEUTSCH SOLID BARREL MINI TERMINAL REPAIRDeutsch Solid Barrel Terminal Crimps.............................A-17 Preparing Wire Leads For Crimping.........................A-17 Adjusting Crimper Tool..............................................A-17 Crimping a Barrel Contact To Wire Lead...................A-17 Inspecting Crimps.....................................................A-17

A.15 PACKARD METRI-PACK TERMINALSMetri-Pack Terminal Crimps.............................................A-29 Matching Terminal To Crimper..................................A-29 Preparing Wire Lead.................................................A-29 Crimping Wire Core..................................................A-29 Crimping Insulation/Seal...........................................A-29 Inspecting Crimps.....................................................A-30

A.9 DEUTSCH MINI TERMINAL REPAIRDeutsch Mini Terminal Crimps.........................................A-19 Preparing Wire Leads for Crimping...........................A-19 Crimping a Mini Terminal to Wire Lead.....................A-19 Inspecting Crimps.....................................................A-19

A.16 PACKARD ECM CONNECTORPackard 100W Connector Repair.....................................A-31 General.....................................................................A-31 Separating Socket Housing From ECM....................A-31 Mating Socket Housing To ECM...............................A-31 Removing Socket Terminal.......................................A-31 Installing Socket Terminal.........................................A-31 Crimping Terminals...................................................A-31

A.10 MOLEX CONNECTORSMolex Connector Repair..................................................A-20 Separating Pin and Socket Housings.......................A-20 Mating Pin and Socket Housings..............................A-20 Removing Terminals.................................................A-20 Installing Terminals...................................................A-20 Crimp Terminal to Lead....................................................A-21 Prepare Lead............................................................A-21 Prepare Tool..............................................................A-21 Position Terminal in the Punch/Die...........................A-22 Insert Stripped Lead.................................................A-22 Crimp Terminal to Lead.............................................A-22 Inspect Crimp............................................................A-23

A.17 PACKARD MICRO-64 CONNECTORSPackard Micro-64 Connector Repair................................A-33 General.....................................................................A-33 Separating Pin and Socket Housings.......................A-33 Mating Pin and Socket Housings..............................A-33 Removing Terminal...................................................A-33 Installing Terminal.....................................................A-33 Preparing Wire Leads for Crimping...........................A-34 Crimping Terminals...................................................A-34 Inspecting Crimps.....................................................A-34

A.11 PACKARD 150 METRI-PACK CONNECTORS150 Metri-Pack Connector Repair....................................A-24 General.....................................................................A-24 Separating Pin and Socket Housings.......................A-24 Mating Pin and Socket Housings..............................A-24 Removing Socket Terminal.......................................A-24 Inserting Socket Terminal..........................................A-24

A.18 SEALED SPLICE CONNECTORSSealed Splice Connector Repair......................................A-36 General.....................................................................A-36 Preparing Wire Leads...............................................A-36 Splicing Wire Leads..................................................A-36 Inspecting Seals.......................................................A-36

A.12 PACKARD 280 METRI-PACK RELAY AND FUSE BLOCK CONNECTORSFuse Block Repair............................................................A-26 Removing Socket Terminals......................................A-26 Installing Socket Terminals........................................A-26

APPENDIX B WIRINGB.1 CONNECTORSConnector Locations..........................................................B-1 Function/Location.......................................................B-1

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TABLE OF CONTENTSPlace and Color..........................................................B-1 Connector Number......................................................B-1 Repair Instructions......................................................B-1

APPENDIX D COMPENSATING SPROCKETD.1 COMPENSATING SPROCKETGeneral..............................................................................D-1 Removal and Disassembly.................................................D-1 Cleaning, Inspection and Repair........................................D-1 Sprocket Bearing Replacement.........................................D-1 Removal......................................................................D-1 Installation..................................................................D-2 Assembly and Installation..................................................D-2

B.2 WIRING DIAGRAMSWiring Diagram Information...............................................B-3 Wire Color Codes........................................................B-3 Wiring Diagram Symbols............................................B-3 2008 Sportster Wiring Diagrams........................................B-4

APPENDIX C CONVERSIONSC.1 METRIC CONVERSIONConversion Table................................................................C-1

APPENDIX E GLOSSARYE.1 GLOSSARYAcronyms and Abbreviations..............................................E-1

C.2 FLUID CONVERSIONSUnited States System........................................................C-2 Metric System....................................................................C-2 British Imperial System......................................................C-2

REFERENCE MATERIALTOOLS...........................................................I TORQUE VALUES......................................VII INDEX........................................................XXI

C.3 TORQUE CONVERSIONSUnited States System........................................................C-3 Metric System....................................................................C-3

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