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2008 Sportster Models Service Manual
2007 H-D. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 99484-08 Printed
in the U.S.A.
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• Refilling Oil Tank................................
  ........................1-14
• BRAKES
• General...........................................
  ..................................1-15
• Inspection........................................
  .................................1-15
• Troubleshooting...................................
  .............................1-15
• BLEEDING HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
• General...........................................
  ..................................1-17
• Bleeding Front Brake..............................
  ..........................1-17
• Bleeding Rear Brake...............................
  .........................1-19
• TIRES AND WHEELS
• Tires.............................................
  ....................................1-20
• Tire Replacement.................................
  ............................1-21
• Inspection........................................
  ..........................1-21 When To Replace
  Tires.............................................
  1-21
• Wheel Bearings....................................
  ............................1-21
• Wheel Spokes.....................................
  .............................1-21
• PRIMARY CHAIN
• Inspection........................................
  .................................1-23
• Adjustment........................................
  ...............................1-23
• CLUTCH

MAINTENANCE

• GENERAL
• Servicing 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

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• Storage...........................................
  ..................................1-47
• SPARK PLUGS
• General...........................................
  ..................................1-49
• Inspection........................................
  .................................1-49 Spark Plug
  Cable Inspection..................................
  ..........1-49
• STEERING HEAD BEARINGS
• Adjustment........................................
  ...............................1-51
• Lubrication.......................................
  .................................1-51
• REAR FORK BEARINGS
• General...........................................
  ..................................1-53
• Procedure.........................................
  ................................1-53
• FRONT FORK OIL
• General...........................................
  ..................................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
• CABLE AND CHASSIS LUBRICATION
• General...........................................
  ..................................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
• AIR CLEANER AND EXHAUST SYSTEM

• FLUID AND LUBRICANT REQUIREMENTS
• Brake Fluid......................................
  .................................1-65 Brake
  Component Grease..................................
  ..............1-65
• Front Fork Oil....................................
  ................................1-65
• Engine Oil.......................................
  ..................................1-65
• Primary Drive/Transmission Lubricant..............
  ................1-65
• CRITICAL FASTENERS
• Inspection........................................
  .................................1-66
• STORAGE
• General...........................................
  ..................................1-67
• Placing in Storage................................
  ............................1-67
• Removal From Storage..............................
  .......................1-67
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• General...........................................
  ..................................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

• SPECIFICATIONS
• 2008 Sportster Specifications.....................
  ........................2-1 Tires.................
  ..................................................
  ................2-2
• VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (V.I.N.)
• Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) Sportster
  Models.....2-4

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

• General...........................................
  .............................2-4
• Abbreviated V.I.N.................................
  ........................2-4
• WHEELS
• General...........................................
  ....................................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....................
  ...............................................2-1
  3
• Installation......................................
  ...........................2-16
• Sealed Wheel Bearings.............................
  .......................2-16
• Inspection........................................
  ..........................2-16

• Installing Brake Pads in Caliper..................
  ......................2-48 Installation...........
  ..................................................
  ...........2-49
• REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
• General...........................................
  ..................................2-51
• Inspection........................................
  .................................2-51
• Removal...........................................
  ................................2-51
• Disassembly.......................................
  ..............................2-54
• Cleaning, Inspection and Repair...................
  ...................2-55 Assembly..................
  ..................................................
  ......2-56
• Installation......................................
  ..................................2-58
• REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR
• General...........................................
  ..................................2-59
• Removal...........................................
  ................................2-59
• Installation......................................
  ..................................2-60
• REAR BRAKE CALIPER
• Removal...........................................
  ................................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
• BRAKE LINES
• Front Brake Line..................................
  .............................2-68

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• Installation......................................
  ..................................2-81
• FORK STEM AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY
• Removal and Disassembly...........................
  ....................2-83
• Cleaning, Inspection and Repair...................
  ...................2-83
• Assembly and Installation.........................
  ........................2-84
• BELT GUARD AND DEBRIS DEFLECTOR
• Belt Guard.......................................
  .................................2-85
• Removal...........................................
  .........................2-85
• Installation......................................
  ...........................2-85
• Debris Deflector.................................
  ...............................2-85
• Removal...........................................
  .........................2-85
• Installation......................................
  ...........................2-85
• REAR FORK
• Removal...........................................
  ................................2-86
• Disassembly.......................................
  ..............................2-86
• Cleaning and Inspection...........................
  ........................2-87 Assembly.............
  ..................................................
  ...........2-87
• Installation......................................
  ..................................2-87
• SHOCK ABSORBERS
• General...........................................
  ..................................2-89

• 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
• HANDLEBARS
• Removal...........................................
  ..............................2-104
• All Models.......................................
  .........................2-104 XL 883C and XL
  1200C..........................................2-1
  04
• 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
• FRONT FENDER
• XL Models........................................
  ..............................2-110
• Removal...........................................
  .......................2-110
• Installation......................................
  .........................2-110
• REAR FENDER ALL MODELS EXCEPT XL 1200N
• General...........................................
  ................................2-111
• Removal...........................................
  ..............................2-111
• Installation......................................
  ................................2-113

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• BOTTOM END SERVICE
• Engine in Chassis.................................
  ............................3-21 Engine Removed
  From Chassis......................................
  .3-22
• REMOVING ENGINE FROM CHASSIS
• General...........................................
  ..................................3-23
• Procedure.........................................
  ................................3-23
• INSTALLING ENGINE IN CHASSIS
• General...........................................
  ..................................3-28
• Procedure.........................................
  ................................3-28
• TOP END OVERHAUL DISASSEMBLY
• General...........................................
  ..................................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
• TOP END OVERHAUL ASSEMBLY
• General...........................................
  ..................................3-39
• Piston and Cylinder...............................
  ...........................3-39
• Push Rods, Covers, and Retainers..................
  ................3-40 Cylinder Head...............
  ..................................................
  ..3-42
• Rocker Covers....................................
  ..............................3-45

• RIDER FOOT CONTROLS ALL MODELS EQUIPPED WITH
  FORWARD CONTROLS
• Right 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
• PASSENGER FOOTRESTS
• General...........................................
  ................................2-130
• XL Models........................................
  ..............................2-130
• Removal...........................................
  .......................2-130
• Installation......................................
  .........................2-130
• FORK LOCK
• Removal...........................................
  ..............................2-131
• Installation......................................
  ................................2-131
• ENGINE

• SPECIFICATIONS
• Specifications 2008 Sportster Models.............
  ..................3-1
• ENGINE
• General...........................................
  ....................................3-6
• OIL PRESSURE
• General...........................................
  ....................................3-7 Oil
  Pressure Indicator Lamp...........................
  .............3-7
• Checking Oil Pressure.............................
  ...........................3-7
• CRANKCASE BREATHING SYSTEM
• General...........................................
  ..................................3-10
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• Diagnosing 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
• ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
• General...........................................
  ..................................3-13
• Oil Pump.........................................
  ..................................3-13

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• OIL PUMP
• General...........................................
  ................................3-100
• Removal...........................................
  ..............................3-101
• Disassembly.......................................
  ............................3-101
• Cleaning and Inspection...........................
  ......................3-101 Assembly..............
  ..................................................
  ........3-101
• Installation......................................
  ................................3-101
• OIL FILTER MOUNT
• General...........................................
  ................................3-103
• Disassembly.......................................
  ............................3-103
• Cleaning and Inspection...........................
  ......................3-103 Assembly..............
  ..................................................
  ........3-103
• OIL TANK
• Oil Hose Routing..................................
  ..........................3-104
• Removal...........................................
  ..............................3-104
• Installation......................................
  ................................3-107
• FUEL SYSTEM

• Cam 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
• CYLINDER HEAD
• Removal...........................................
  ................................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

• SPECIFICATIONS FUEL SYSTEM
• Specifications 2008 Sportster Models.............
  ..................4-1
• ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION (EFI)
• Troubleshooting...................................
  ...............................4-2
• AIR CLEANER
• Removal...........................................
  ..................................4-3
• Cleaning, Inspection and Repair...................
  .....................4-3 Installation.............
  ..................................................
  ...........4-4
• FUEL TANK
• General...........................................
  ....................................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
• THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)
• General...........................................
  ..................................4-12
• Removal...........................................
  ................................4-12

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• IDLE AIR CONTROL (IAC)
• General...........................................
  ..................................4-22
• Removal...........................................
  ................................4-22
• Installation......................................
  ..................................4-23
• TEMPERATURE MANIFOLD ABSOLUTE PRESSURE SENSOR
  (TMAP)
• General...........................................
  ..................................4-24
• Removal...........................................
  ................................4-24
• Installation......................................
  ..................................4-24
• OXYGEN SENSOR
• General...........................................
  ..................................4-26
• Removal...........................................
  ................................4-26
• Installation......................................
  ..................................4-26
• EXHAUST SYSTEM
• General...........................................
  ..................................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

Charcoal Canister................................
.............................4-45 Removal.........
..................................................
.........4-45 Installation........................
.........................................4-46 Vapo
r Valve..........................................
.............................4-47 Removal.........
..................................................
.........4-47 Installation........................
.........................................4-47 Hose
Routing.........................................
...........................4-48 Induction
Module............................................
...........4-48 Canister Hose Routings............
................................4-48 STARTER

• SPECIFICATIONS STARTER
• Specifications 2008 Sportster Models.............
  ..................5-1
• STARTER
• General...........................................
  ....................................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
• STARTER SOLENOID

• SPECIFICATIONS DRIVE
• 2008 Sportster Specifications.....................
  ........................6-1
• PRIMARY CHAIN ADJUSTER
• General...........................................
  ....................................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
• CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM
• Removal and Disassembly...........................
  ......................6-7

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• Cleaning, Inspection and Repair...................
  .....................6-8
• Assembly and Installation.........................
  ..........................6-8
• PRIMARY DRIVE AND CLUTCH
• General...........................................
  ..................................6-10
• Removal...........................................
  ................................6-12
• Disassembly.......................................
  ..............................6-12
• Inspection and Repair.............................
  .........................6-13
• Assembly..........................................
  ................................6-14
• Installation......................................
  ..................................6-15
• SECONDARY DRIVE BELT
• Removal...........................................
  ................................6-17
• Installation......................................
  ..................................6-18
• TRANSMISSION
• General...........................................
  ..................................6-20
• CASE DISASSEMBLY FOR TRANSMISSION REMOVAL
• General...........................................
  ..................................6-21
• Engine Removal and Disassembly....................
  ...............6-21
• TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
• Transmission Removal From Left Crankcase..........
  .........6-25 Mainshaft/Countershaft..............
  ......................................6-28

• TRANSMISSION LEFT CASE BEARINGS
• Removal...........................................
  ................................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
• TRANSMISSION INSTALLATION
• General...........................................
  ..................................6-45
• Installation......................................
  ..................................6-45
• Shifter Forks and Drum Assembly...................
  .................6-46
• Assembling Crankcases............................
  .......................6-47
• Shifter Shaft Installation........................
  ...........................6-48
• TRANSMISSION SPROCKET
• Removal...........................................
  ................................6-50
• Installation......................................
  ..................................6-51
• ELECTRICAL

• SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL
• Specifications 2008 Sportster Models.............
  ..................7-1
• VOLTAGE REGULATOR
• General...........................................
  ....................................7-2
• Removal...........................................
  ..................................7-2
• Installation......................................
  ....................................7-3
• FUSES AND RELAYS
• General...........................................
  ....................................7-5
• Replacing Fuses..................................
  ...............................7-5
• Replacing Relays.................................
  ...............................7-5
• MAXI-FUSE HOLDER
• General...........................................
  ....................................7-6
• Replacement.......................................
  ...............................7-6
• SPEEDOMETER ALL SINGLE GAUGE MODELS EXCEPT XL
  883C/XL 1200C
• Removal...........................................
  ..................................7-7
• Installation......................................
  ....................................7-7
• SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER ALL DUAL GAUGE MODELS
• Speedometer Removal..............................
  .........................7-9
• Trip Odometer Reset Switch Replacement............
  ............7-9 Tachometer Removal...............
  ...........................................7-9

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• TURN SIGNAL AND SECURITY MODULE (TSM/TSSM/HFSM)
• General...........................................
  ..................................7-14
• Testing...........................................
  ...................................7-14
• Removal...........................................
  ................................7-14
• Installation......................................
  ..................................7-15
• BATTERY CABLES
• Removal...........................................
  ................................7-16
• Installation......................................
  ..................................7-17
• BATTERY TRAY
• General...........................................
  ..................................7-18
• Removal...........................................
  ................................7-18
• Installation......................................
  ..................................7-19
• IGNITION SYSTEM
• General...........................................
  ..................................7-20
• Troubleshooting...................................
  .............................7-20
• IGNITION AND LIGHT SWITCH
• General...........................................
  ..................................7-22
• Removal...........................................
  ................................7-22
• Installation......................................
  ..................................7-22

• TAIL LAMP ALL MODELS EXCEPT XL
• 1200N
• General...........................................
  ..................................7-37
• Bulb Replacement.................................
  ...........................7-37
• Base Replacement.................................
  ..........................7-37
• TURN SIGNALS
• General...........................................
  ..................................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
• LICENSE PLATE LAMP MODULE XL
• 1200N
• General...........................................
  ..................................7-46 Removal
  (Domestic Only)...................................
  ..............7-46
• Installation (Domestic Only)......................
  ........................7-46

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• NEUTRAL SWITCH
• General...........................................
  ..................................7-59
• Replacement.......................................
  .............................7-59
• MAIN WIRING HARNESS
• General...........................................
  ..................................7-61
• Removal...........................................
  ................................7-61
• Installation......................................
  ..................................7-63
• ELECTRICAL CADDIES
• General...........................................
  ..................................7-67 Voltage
  Regulator Caddy...................................
  ...............7-67
• Removal...........................................
  .........................7-67
• Installation......................................
  ...........................7-67
• Wire Harness Caddy................................
  ........................7-67
• Removal...........................................
  .........................7-68
• Installation......................................
  ...........................7-69
• JIFFY STAND SWITCH INTERNATIONAL MODELS
• General...........................................
  ..................................7-71
• Removal...........................................
  ................................7-71
• Installation......................................
  ..................................7-72
• OPTIONAL SECURITY SIREN

Front Stoplight Switch............................
...................7-84 Assembly..................
..................................................
......7-84 Installation...........................
.............................................7-85
7.37 LEFT HANDLEBAR SWITCHES Removal..............
..................................................
...........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 APPENDIX A CONNECTOR REPAIR

• AMP 1-PLACE CONNECTORS
• AMP 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
• AMP MULTILOCK CONNECTORS
• AMP 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
• AUTOFUSE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
• Autofuse Connector Repair.........................
  .......................A-7 General................
  ..................................................
  .....A-7

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

• DEUTSCH ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
• Deutsch 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
• DEUTSCH STANDARD TERMINAL REPAIR
• Deutsch Standard Terminal Crimps..................
  ...............A-16
• Preparing Wire Leads for Crimping.................
  ..........A-16 Crimping Terminal to
  Lead........................................A-16
• Inspecting Crimps................................
  .....................A-16
• DEUTSCH SOLID BARREL MINI TERMINAL REPAIR
• Deutsch 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
• DEUTSCH MINI TERMINAL REPAIR
• Deutsch Mini Terminal Crimps......................
  ...................A-19 Preparing Wire Leads for
  Crimping...........................A-19

• Crimping Terminals...............................
  ....................A-26
• A.13 PACKARD 480 METRI-PACK CONNECTORS
• 480 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.14 PACKARD 630 METRI-PACK CONNECTORS
• 630 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
• PACKARD METRI-PACK TERMINALS
• Metri-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

B.1 CONNECTORS Connector Locations...............
...........................................B-1 Fun
ction/Location....................................
...................B-1
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APPENDIX D COMPENSATING SPROCKET
Place and Color...................................
.......................B-1 Connector
Number............................................
..........B-1 Repair Instructions.................
.....................................B-1 B.2
WIRING DIAGRAMS Wiring Diagram Information........
.......................................B-3 Wire
Color Codes.......................................
.................B-3 Wiring Diagram
Symbols...........................................
.B-3 2008 Sportster Wiring Diagrams...............
.........................B-4 APPENDIX C
CONVERSIONS
D.1 COMPENSATING SPROCKET General.................
..................................................
...........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 APPENDIX E GLOSSARY

• METRIC CONVERSION
• Conversion Table.................................
  ...............................C-1
• FLUID CONVERSIONS
• United States System..............................
  ..........................C-2
• Metric System....................................
  ................................C-2
• British Imperial System...........................
  ...........................C-2
• TORQUE CONVERSIONS
• United States System..............................
  ..........................C-3
• Metric System....................................
  ................................C-3

E.1 GLOSSARY Acronyms and Abbreviations...........
...................................E-1 REFERENCE
MATERIAL
TOOLS.............................................
..............I TORQUE VALUES.....................
.................VII INDEX........................
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MAINTENANCE

• SUBJECT PAGE NO.
• GENERAL...........................................
  ..................................................
  ....................................1-1
• FUEL AND OIL....................................
  ..................................................
  ....................................1-5
• MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.............................
  ..................................................
  .....................1-7
• BULB REQUIREMENTS...............................
  ..................................................
  ........................1-11
• ENGINE OIL AND FILTER.............................
  ..................................................
  .......................1-12
• BRAKES............................................
  ..................................................
  ....................................1-15
• BLEEDING HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM...................
  ..................................................
  .......1-17
• TIRES AND WHEELS................................
  ..................................................
  ............................1-20
• PRIMARY CHAIN....................................
  ..................................................
  ..............................1-23
• CLUTCH............................................
  ..................................................
  ..................................1-25
• TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT...........................
  ..................................................
  .................1-27
• REAR BELT AND SPROCKETS...........................
  ..................................................
  ..............1-29
• SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT.........................
  ..................................................
  .........1-31
• REAR BELT DEFLECTION............................
  ..................................................
  .....................1-32
• BRAKE PADS AND DISCS..............................
  ..................................................
  ...................1-36
• BATTERY MAINTENANCE..............................
  ..................................................
  ...................1-43
• SPARK PLUGS......................................
  ..................................................
  ..............................1-49
• STEERING HEAD BEARINGS..........................
  ..................................................
  ..................1-51

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1.1
GENERAL
Safety Safety is always the most important
consideration when per- forming any job. Be sure
you have a complete understanding of the task to
be performed. Use common sense. Use the proper
tools. Protect yourself and bystanders with
approved eye protection. Don't just do the job -
do the job safely. Removing Parts Always consider
the weight of a part when lifting. Use a hoist
whenever necessary. Do not lift heavy parts by
hand. A hoist and adjustable lifting beam or
sling are needed to remove some parts. The
lengths of chains or cables from the hoist to the
part should be equal and parallel and should be
positioned directly over the center of the part.
Be sure that no obstructions will interfere with
the lifting operation. Never leave a part
suspended in mid-air.
SERVICING A NEW MOTORCYCLE
Perform the service and maintenance operations as
indicated in the regular service interval table.
Lack of regular maintenance at the recommended
intervals can affect the safe operation of your
motorcycle, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00010a) Service operations to be
performed before customer delivery are specified
in the applicable model year PREDELIVERY AND
SET-UP MANUAL. The performance of new motorcycle
initial service is required to keep warranty in
force and to ensure proper emissions sys- tems
operation. See 1.3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE. SAFE
OPERATING MAINTENANCE

• NOTES
• Do not attempt to retighten engine head bolts.
  Retightening can cause engine damage.
• During the initial break-in period, use only
  Harley-Davidson 20W50 engine oil. Failure to use
  the recommended oil will result in improper
  break-in of the engine cylinders and piston rings.

Be sure to check capacity rating and condition of
hoists, slings, chains and cables before use.
Exceeding capacity ratings or using lifting
devices that are in poor condition can lead to an
accident, which could result in death or serious
injury. (00466c) Always use blocking or proper
stands to support the part that has been hoisted.
If a part cannot be removed, verify that all
bolts and attaching hardware have been removed.
Check to see if any parts are in the way of the
part being removed. When removing hoses, wiring
or tubes, always tag each part to ensure proper
installation. Cleaning If you intend to reuse
parts, follow good shop practice and thoroughly
clean the parts before assembly. Keep all dirt
out of parts the unit will perform better and
last longer. Seals, filters and covers are used
in this vehicle to keep out environmental dirt
and dust. These items must be kept in good
condition to ensure satisfactory operation. When
you are instructed in a step to clean fastener
threads or threaded holes, proceed as follows
Clean all LOCTITE material from fastener threads
and threaded holes. Use a wire brush to clean
fastener threads. Use a thread chaser or other
suitable tool to clean threaded holes. Use PJ-1
cleaner or equivalent to remove all traces of oil
and contaminants from threads. Blow out all
threaded holes with low pressure compressed
air. Clean and inspect all parts as they are
removed. Be sure all holes and passages are clean
and open. After cleaning, cover all parts with
clean lint-free cloth, paper or other material.
Be sure the part is clean when it is
installed. Always clean around lines or covers
before they are removed. Plug, tape or cap holes
and openings to keep out dirt, dust and
debris. Always verify cleanliness of blind holes
before assembly. Tightening a screw with dirt,
water or oil in the hole can cause castings to
crack or break.
A careful check of certain equipment is necessary
after periods of storage, and frequently between
regular service intervals, to determine if
additional maintenance is required. Check

1. Tires for abrasions, cuts and correct pressure.
2. Secondary drive belt for proper tension and
   condition.
3. Brakes, steering and throttle for responsiveness.
4. Brake fluid level and condition. Hydraulic lines
   and fittings for leaks. Also, check brake pads
   and rotors for wear.
5. Cables for fraying, crimping and free operation.
6. Engine oil and transmission fluid levels.
7. Headlamp, auxiliary lamp, tail lamp, brake lamp,
   horn and turn signal operation.

SHOP PRACTICES
Repair Notes General maintenance practices are
given in this section. NOTES

• Repair Disassembly/Assembly.
• Replacement Substitute a new part for existing
  com- ponent.

All special tools and torque values are noted at
the point of use. All required parts or materials
can be found in the appropriate PARTS CATALOG.
2008 Sportster Service Maintenance 1-1
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• Disassembly and Assembly
• Always assemble or disassemble one part at a
  time. Do not work on two assemblies
  simultaneously. Be sure to make all necessary
  adjustments. Recheck your work when finished. Be
  sure that everything is done.
• Operate the vehicle to perform any final check or
  adjustments. If all is correct, the vehicle is
  ready to go back to the customer.
• Checking Torques on Fasteners with Lock Patches
• To check the torque on a fastener that has a lock
  patch
• Set the torque wrench for the lowest setting in
  the specified torque range.
• Attempt to tighten fastener to set torque. If
  fastener does not move and lowest setting is
  satisfied (torque wrench clicks), then the proper
  torque has been maintained.
• Magnetic Parts Trays
• Magnetic parts trays are becoming common in the
  service facility because they are convenient and
  can keep parts from becoming lost during a repair
  procedure.
• However, hardened steel parts can become
  magnetized when held in magnetic parts trays.
  Metal fragments that would ordinarily be washed
  away in the oil and trapped in the oil filter or
  magnetic drain plug during vehicle operation
  could be cap- tured by magnetized parts in the
  engine, potentially causing accelerated engine
  wear and damage.
• Parts that will be returned to service inside the
  vehicle's powertrain such as gears, thrust
  washers and especially bearings should never be
  kept in magnetic parts trays.
• REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

Wiring, Hoses and Lines Hoses, clamps, electrical
wiring, electrical switches or fuel lines if they
do not meet specifications. Instruments and
Gauges Replace broken or defective instruments
and gauges. Replace dials and glass that are so
scratched or discolored that reading is
difficult. Bearings Anti-friction bearings must
be handled in a special way. To keep out dirt and
abrasives, cover the bearings as soon as they are
removed from the package. Wash bearings in a
non-flammable cleaning solution. Knock out packed
lubricant inside by tapping the bearing against a
wooden block. Wash bearings again. Cover bearings
with clean material after setting them down to
dry. Never use compressed air to dry
bearings. Coat bearings with clean oil. Wrap
bearings in clean paper. When bearings are
installed against shoulders, be sure that the
chamfered side of the bearing always faces the
shoulder. Lubricate bearings and all metal
contact surfaces before pressing into place. Only
apply pressure on the part of the bearing that
makes direct contact with the mating part.
Install bearings with numbered side facing
out. Always use the proper tools and fixtures for
removing and installing bearings. Bearings do not
usually need to be removed. Only remove bearings
if necessary. Bushings Do not remove a bushing
unless damaged, excessively worn or loose in its
bore. Press out bushings that must be
replaced. When pressing or driving bushings, be
sure to apply pressure in line with the bushing
bore. Use a bearing/bushing driver or a bar with
a smooth, flat end. Never use a hammer to drive
bushings. Inspect the bushing and the mated part
for oil holes. Be sure all oil holes are properly
aligned. Gaskets Always discard gaskets after
removal. Replace with new gas- kets. Never use
the same gasket twice. Be sure that gasket holes
match up with holes in the mating part. But be
aware that sections of a gasket may be used to
seal passages. If a gasket must be made, be sure
to cut holes that match up with the mating part.
Serious damage can occur if any flange holes are
blocked by the gasket. Use material that is the
right type and thickness. Lip Type Seals Lip
seals are used to seal oil or grease and are
usually installed with the sealing lip facing the
contained lubricant. Seal orient- ation, however,
may vary under different applications. Seals
should not be removed unless necessary. Only
remove seals if required to gain access to other
parts or if seal damage or wear dictates
replacement. Leaking oil or grease usually means
that a seal is damaged. Replace leaking seals to
prevent overheated bearings.
Hardware and Threaded Parts Install helical
thread inserts when inside threads in castings
are stripped, damaged or not capable of
withstanding specified torque. Replace bolts,
nuts, studs, washers, spacers and small common
hardware if missing or i