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D.1

METRIC CONVERSION

CONVERSION TABLE

Table D-1. Metric Conversions

INCHES to MILLIMETERS

(IN x 25.40 = MM)

MILLIMETERS to INCHES

(MM x 0.03937 = IN)

84.14

3-5/16

49.21

1-15/16

15.240

.025

.001

3.582

2.283

.9842

.0039

85.72

3-3/8

50.80

15.875

5/8

.051

.002

3.622

2.323

1.024

.0078

86.36

3.4

52.39

2-1/16

17.462

11/16

.076

.003

3.661

2.362

1.063

.0118

87.31

3-7/16

53.34

2.1

17.780

.102

.004

3.701

2.401

1.102

.0157

88.90

3-1/2

53.97

2-1/8

19.050

3/4

.127

.005

3.740

2.441

1.142

.0197

90.49

3-9/16

55.56

2-3/16

20.320

.152

.006

3.779

2.480

1.181

.0236

91.44

3.6

55.88

2.2

20.638

13/16

.178

.007

3.819

2.519

1.220

.0275

92.07

3-5/8

57.15

2-1/4

22.225

7/8

.203

.008

3.858

2.559

1.260

.0315

93.66

3-11/16

58.42

2.3

22.860

.229

.009

3.897

2.598

1.299

.0354

93.98

3.7

58.74

2-5/16

23.812

15/16

.254

.010

3.937

100

2.638

1.338

.0394

95.25

3-3/4

60.32

2-3/8

25.40

.397

1/64

3.976

101

2.677

1.378

.0787

96.52

3.8

60.96

2.4

26.99

1-1/16

.508

.020

4.016

102

2.716

1.417

.1181

96.84

3-13/16

61.91

2-7/16

27.94

1.1

.762

.030

4.055

103

2.756

1.456

.1575

98.42

3-7/8

63.50

2-1/2

28.57

1-1/8

.794

1/32

4.094

104

2.795

1.496

.1968

99.06

3.9

65.09

2-9/16

30.16

1-3/16

1.016

.040

4.134

105

2.834

1.535

.2362

100.01

3-15/16

66.04

2.6

30.48

1.2

1.270

.050

4.173

106

2.874

1.575

.2756

101.6

66.67

2-5/8

31.75

1-1/4

1.524

.060

4.212

107

2.913

1.614

.3149

102.19

4-1/16

68.26

2-11/16

33.02

1.3

1.588

1/16

4.252

108

2.953

1.653

.3543

104.14

4.1

68.58

2.7

33.34

1-5/16

1.778

.070

4.291

109

2.992

1.693

.3937

104.77

4-1/8

69.85

2-3/4

34.92

1-3/8

2.032

.080

4.331

110

3.031

1.732

.4331

106.36

4-3/16

71.12

2.8

35.56

1.4

2.286

.090

4.370

111

3.071

1.772

.4724

106.68

4.2

71.44

2-13/16

36.51

1-7/16

2.540

4.409

112

3.110

1.811

.5118

107.95

4-1/4

73.02

2-7/8

38.10

1-1/2

3.175

1/8

4.449

113

3.149

1.850

.5512

109.22

4.3

73.66

2.9

39.69

1-9/16

4.762

3/16

4.488

114

3.189

1.890

.5905

109.54

4-5/16

74.61

2-15/16

40.64

1.6

5.080

4.527

115

3.228

1.929

.6299

111.12

4-3/8

76.20

41.27

1-5/8

6.350

1/4

4.567

116

3.268

1.968

.6693

111.76

4.4

77.79

3-1/16

42.86

1-11/16

7.620

4.606

117

3.307

2.008

.7086

112.71

4-7/16

78.74

3.1

43.18

1.7

7.938

5/16

4.645

118

3.346

2.047

.7480

114.30

4-1/2

79.37

3-1/8

44.45

1-3/4

9.525

3/8

4.685

119

3.386

2.086

.7874

115.89

4-9/16

80.96

3-3/16

45.72

1.8

10.160

4.724

120

3.425

2.126

.8268

116.84

4.6

81.28

3.2

46.04

1-13/16

11.112

7/16

4.764

121

3.464

2.165

.8661

117.47

4-5/8

82.55

3-1/4

47.62

1-7/8

12.700

1/2

4.803

122

3.504

2.205

.9055

119.06

4-11/16

83.82

3.3

48.26

1.9

14.288

9/16

4.842

123

3.543

2.244

.9449

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D.2

FLUID CONVERSIONS

UNITED STATES SYSTEM

Unless otherwise specified, all fluid volume measurements in
this service manual are expressed in United States (U.S.) units-
of-measure. See below:

•

1 pint (U.S.) = 16 fluid ounces (U.S.)

•

1 quart (U.S.) = 2 pints (U.S.) = 32 fl. oz. (U.S.)

•

1 gallon (U.S.) = 4 quarts (U.S.) = 128 fl. oz. (U.S.)

METRIC SYSTEM

Fluid volume measurements in this service manual include the
metric system equivalents. In the metric system, 1 liter (L) =
1,000 milliliters (mL). To convert between U.S. units-of-measure
and metric units-of-measure, refer to the following:

•

fluid ounces (U.S.) x 29.574 = milliliters

•

pints (U.S.) x 0.473 = liters

•

quarts (U.S.) x 0.946 = liters

•

gallons (U.S.) x 3.785 = liters

•

milliliters x 0.0338 = fluid ounces (U.S.)

•

liters x 2.114 = pints (U.S.)

•

liters x 1.057 = quarts (U.S.)

•

liters x 0.264 = gallons (U.S.)

BRITISH IMPERIAL SYSTEM

Fluid volume measurements in this service manual do not
include the British Imperial (Imp.) system equivalents. The fol-
lowing conversions exist in the British Imperial system:

•

1 pint (Imp.) = 20 fluid ounces (Imp.)

•

1 quart (Imp.) = 2 pints (Imp.)

•

1 gallon (Imp.) = 4 quarts (Imp.)

Although the same unit-of-measure terminology as the U.S.
system is used in the British Imperial (Imp.) system, the actual
volume of each British Imperial unit-of-measure differs from its
U.S. counterpart. The U.S. fluid ounce is larger than the British
Imperial fluid ounce. However, the U.S. pint, quart, and gallon
are smaller than the British Imperial pint, quart, and gallon,
respectively. To convert between U.S. units and British Imperial
units, refer to the following:

•

fluid ounces (U.S.) x 1.042 = fluid ounces (Imp.)

•

pints (U.S.) x 0.833 = pints (Imp.)

•

quarts (U.S.) x 0.833 = quarts (Imp.)

•

gallons (U.S.) x 0.833 = gallons (Imp.)

•

fluid ounces (Imp.) x 0.960 = fluid ounces (U.S.)

•

pints (Imp.) x 1.201 = pints (U.S.)

•

quarts (Imp.) x 1.201 = quarts (U.S.)

•

gallons (Imp.) x 1.201 = gallons (U.S.)

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D.3

TORQUE CONVERSIONS

UNITED STATES SYSTEM

The U.S. units of torque, foot pounds and inch pounds, are
used in this service manual. To convert units, use the following
equations:

•

foot pounds (ft-lbs) X 12.00000 = inch pounds (

in-lbs

•

inch pounds (

in-lbs

) X 0.08333 = foot pounds (ft-lbs).

METRIC SYSTEM

All metric torque specifications are written in Newton-meters
(Nm). To convert metric to United States units and United
States to metric, use the following equations:

•

Newton meters (Nm) X 0.737563 = foot pounds (ft-lbs).

•

Newton meters (Nm) X 8.85085 = inch pounds (

in-lbs).

•

foot pounds (ft-lbs) X 1.35582 = Newton meters (Nm).

•

inch pounds (

in-lbs

) X 0.112985 = Newton meters (Nm).

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Stone

Belt cross-section

Sprocket side
of belt

sm01390

Figure 1-21. Drive Belt Wear Patterns

Table 1-11. Drive Belt Wear Analysis

REQUIRED ACTION

CONDITION

PATTERN

OK to run, but monitor condition.

Internal tooth cracks (hairline)

Replace belt.

External tooth cracks

Replace belt.

Missing teeth

OK to run, but monitor condition.

Chipping (not serious)

OK to run, but monitor condition.

Fuzzy edge cord

Replace belt and sprocket.

Hook wear

Replace belt if damage is on the edge.

Stone damage

OK to run, but monitor condition.

Bevel wear (outboard edge only)

CHECKING BELT DEFLECTION

TOOL NAME

PART NUMBER

BELT TENSION GAUGE

HD-35381-A

NOTE

Do not rely on "feel" for the proper deflection as this typically
results in belts which are under tensioned. Always use BELT
TENSION GAUGE (Part No. HD-35381-A) to determine the

10 lbs (4.5 kg) deflection force. Loose belts will fail due to
"ratcheting" (jumping a tooth) with resultant tensile cord
crimping and breakage.

Check drive belt deflection:

•

As part of the pre-ride inspection.

•

At every scheduled service interval.

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When checking belt deflection:

•

Set belt tension at loosest point in belt.

•

Perform procedure with motorcycle cold.

NOTE

Customers may purchase belt tension gauge from an author-
ized Harley-Davidson dealer.

See

Figure 1-22

. Obtain BELT TENSION GAUGE (Part

No. HD-35381-A).

To use the belt tension gauge:

Slide O-ring (4) toward 0 lbs (0 kg) mark (3).

See

Figure 1-23

. Fit belt cradle (2) against bottom of

drive belt half-way between drive pulleys.

Press upward on knob (6) until O-ring slides down to
10 lbs (4.5 kg) mark (5).

See

Figure 1-23

. Check drive belt deflection. Apply 10 lbs

(4.5 kg) of force upward at point 1.

Refer to

Table 1-12

. Compare drive belt deflection with

specifications listed in the table.

Table 1-12. Drive Belt Deflection

OTHER MODELS

FXS, FXSB,

FLSTN, FLS*,

FLSTFB**

VEHICLE

9/16-5/8 in. (14.3-

15.9 mm)

1/4-5/16 in. (6.4-7.9

mm)

With motorcycle on
jiffy stand without
rider or luggage

11/16-3/4 in. (17.5-

19.1 mm)

5/16-3/8 in. (7.9-9.5

mm)

Vehicle upright with
rear wheel in air

*FLS (DOM/CAL/CAN/HDI/JPN configurations)
**FLSTFB (DOM/CAL/CAN/JPN/AUS configurations)
Refer to

Table 2-11

to determine vehicle configuration.

sm02452

1. Belt tension gauge
2. Belt cradle
3. 0 lbs (0 kg) mark
4. O-ring
5. 10 lbs (4.5 kg) mark
6. Knob

Figure 1-22. Belt Tension Gauge

sm01833

1. 10 lbs (4.5 kg) of force
2. Amount of deflection

Figure 1-23. Checking Belt Deflection

ADJUSTING BELT DEFLECTION

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

128.8-142.4

95-105 ft-lbs

Axle nut, rear

All but FXSB:

See

Figure 1-24

. Remove e-clip (1). Loosen

rear axle nut (2).

FXSB:

See

Figure 1-25

. Loosen rear axle nut (2).

Adjust belt tension by turning the axle adjusters (3) an
equal number of turns to keep the wheel aligned until the
specification in

Table 1-12

is achieved.

Tighten axle nut (2) to 95-105 ft-lbs (128.8-142.4 Nm).

All but FXSB:

See

Figure 1-24

. Install e-clip.

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Verify rear wheel alignment. See

2.10 VEHICLE ALIGN-

MENT

Check wheel bearing end play after tightening axle nut to
specified torque. Excessive end play can adversely affect
stability and handling and can cause loss of control, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00285b)

Check wheel bearing end play. See

2.8 SEALED WHEEL

BEARINGS, Inspection

sm02594a

1. E-Clip
2. Axle nut
3. Axle adjuster

Figure 1-24. Axle Adjusters

smo3882

1. Retainer
2. Axle nut
3. Axle adjuster

Figure 1-25. Axle Adjusters: FXSB

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1.13

THROTTLE CABLES

CABLE INSPECTION, LUBRICATION AND
ADJUSTMENT

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

4.0-5.1 Nm

35-45

in-lbs

Handlebar switch housing
screws

Inspection and Lubrication

See

Figure 1-26

. Remove two screws (1) to separate the

upper handlebar module housing from the lower housing.

Unhook each ferrule and cable from the throttle grip and
remove the throttle sleeve.

Apply a light coat of graphite to the handlebar and replace
throttle grip.

Put one or two drops of HARLEY LUBE into the housing
of each cable.

NOTE

Always tighten the lower module housing screw first. Any gap
between the upper and lower housings is at the front of the
housing.

Assemble handlebar module housing and tighten screws
(1) to 35-45

in-lbs

(4.0-5.1 Nm).

Adjustment

The throttle control must operate freely without binding. With
throttle friction adjustment screw loosened, throttle grip must
freely return to closed (idle) position.

The throttle control must operate freely when front wheel is
turned to right and left fork stops. If the throttle grip does not
return to idle position freely, check throttle friction adjustment
screw tension. If adjuster screw is loosened, inspect cables
for tight bends.

Before starting engine, be sure throttle control will snap
back to idle position when released. A throttle control that
prevents engine from automatically returning to idle can
lead to loss of control, which could result in death or ser-
ious injury. (00390a)

Do not tighten throttle friction adjustment screw to the
point where the engine will not return to idle automatically.
Over-tightening can lead to loss of vehicle control, which
could result in death or serious injury. (00031b)

Adjust throttle cables:

See

Figure 1-26

. Slide rubber boot off throttle cable

adjuster mechanism (2).

Loosen jamnut (clockwise).

Back jamnut (3) away from cable adjuster until it stops.
Turn cable adjuster clockwise until it contacts jamnut.
Repeat procedure on idle cable adjuster.

See

Figure 1-27

. Point front wheel straight ahead. Gently

turn throttle grip so throttle is wide open. Hold this position.
Turn throttle cable adjuster counterclockwise until throttle
cam (2) just touches cam stop (5) on induction module.

Release the throttle grip, turn throttle cable adjuster
counterclockwise an additional one-half to one full turn,
and then tighten the jamnut against the cable adjuster.
Cover cable adjuster mechanism with rubber boot.

Turn the front wheel full right. Turn the idle cable adjuster
counterclockwise until the idle cable housing (4) just
touches the spring (6) in the cable guide (as seen through
slot).

Operate the throttle grip to verify that the throttle cable
returns to the idle position when released. If the cable
does not return to idle, turn the cable adjuster clockwise
slightly until the correct response is achieved.

Tighten jamnut against the cable adjuster and cover cable
adjuster mechanism with rubber boot.

sm02225

1. Screw (2)
2. Throttle cable adjuster
3. Jamnut (2)
4. Idle cable adjuster

Figure 1-26. Throttle Cable Adjusters

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