Harley Davidson 2013 Sportster Models. Service Manual

2.35

REAR FENDER: XR 1200X

REMOVAL

Remove rider's seat and passenger pillion.

To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause
death or serious injury, remove main fuse before pro-
ceeding. (00251b)

Remove main fuse.

See

Figure 2-214

. Remove three bolts and washers (1).

Remove two bolts (2) and retainers (3). Lift tail section (4)
off from motorcycle.

Remove screw (5). Rotate inner fender (6) down and
release tabs (7) from notches in frame.

Disconnect ECM connector and remove inner fender and
ECM as an assembly. Remove ECM from inner fender if
necessary.

INSTALLATION

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

4.1-6.8 Nm

36-60

in-lbs

Passenger pillion retainer post
screw: XR 1200X

8.1-13.6 Nm

72-120

in-lbs

Fender, inner screw: XR
1200X

8.1-13.6 Nm

72-120

in-lbs

Tailsection bolts: XR 1200X

See

Figure 2-214

. If removed, install passenger pillion

retainer post (9). Tighten screw (8) to 36-60

in-lbs

(4.1-

6.8 Nm).

If removed, install ECM on inner fender.

While holding inner fender/ECM assembly in place, con-
nect ECM connector.

Verify that the tabs (7) are located in notches in frame and
secure inner fender with screw (5). Tighten to 72-120

in-lbs

(8.1-13.6 Nm).

NOTE

Washers and retainers (3) are installed with shoulder down.

Install tailsection (4) and secure with bolts, washers, and
seat retainers. Tighten bolts to 72-120

in-lbs

(8.1-13.6

Nm).

After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is
locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift
causing loss of control, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00070b)

Install passenger pillion and rider's seat.

Install main fuse.

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1. Bolt and washer, short (3)
2. Bolt, long (2)
3. Seat retainer (2)
4. Tail section
5. Screw, inner fender
6. Inner fender
7. Tabs
8. Pillion retainer post screw
9. Passenger pillion retainer post

Figure 2-214. Rear Fender: XR 1200X

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2.36

SAREE GUARD: INDIA MODELS

SAREE GUARD: XL 883R, XL 1200C/C ANV
(INDIA)

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

10.9-17.6 Nm

96-156

in-lbs

Strut cover fastener

10.9-17.6 Nm

96-156

in-lbs

Turn signal stalk locknut

10.9-17.6 Nm

96-156

in-lbs

Strut cover fastener

21.7-27.1 Nm

16-20 ft-lbs

Saree guard, left-front, pas-
senger footrest support
bracket fastener

61-68 Nm

45-50 ft-lbs

Shock absorber mounting bolt

Right, Left-Rear

Remove the rear strut cover. See

2.33 REAR FENDER:

ALL XL MODELS EXCEPT XL 883N, XL 1200X/V, XL
883R/L

See

Figure 2-215

. Remove the saree guard (1).

Install the saree guard.

Fit the saree guard to the fender strut.

Thread the turn signal connector and wire harness
through the notch in the saree guard and the hole in
the fender.

Install the strut cover.

Verify the installation of the rear fastener clip nut (6).

Install the front and rear strut cover fasteners (2) and
washers (3).

Install the front fastener locknut (4) and the turn signal
stalk locknut (5).

Tighten the fasteners:

Front strut cover fastener to 96-156

in-lbs

(10.9-17.6

Nm).

Turn signal stalk locknut to 96-156

in-lbs

(10.9-17.6

Nm).

Rear strut cover fastener to 96-156

in-lbs

(10.9-17.6

Nm).

Complete the strut cover installation. See

2.33 REAR

FENDER: ALL XL MODELS EXCEPT XL 883N, XL
1200X/V, XL 883R/L

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1. Right saree guard
2. Strut cover fastener (2)
3. Washer (2)
4. Strut cover fastener locknut (2)
5. Turn signal stalk locknut (2)
6. Clip nut (2)

Figure 2-215. Right, Left-Rear Saree Guard

Left-Front

Remove the left passenger footrest. See

2.43 PAS-

SENGER FOOTRESTS, XL Models

Remove the left upper rear shock absorber fastener and
washer. See

2.24 SHOCK ABSORBERS, Removal

See

Figure 2-216

. Remove the saree guard (1).

Remove the stud cover (2).

Remove the screw (3), the two washers (4) and the
flange nut (5).

NOTE

Apply 2-3 drops of LOCTITE 243 MEDIUM STRENGTH
THREADLOCKER AND SEALANT (blue) to the threads of the
shock absorber fastener.

Install the saree guard.

Fit the saree guard to the footrest bracket and the
shock mount.

Install the screw, washers and the flange nut.

Install the shock stud cover.

Install the shock absorber fastener and washer.

Tighten the passenger footrest support bracket fastener
to 16-20 ft-lbs (21.7-27.1 Nm).

Tighten the shock absorber mounting bolt to 45-50 ft-lbs
(61-68 Nm).

Install the passenger footrest. See

2.43 PASSENGER

FOOTRESTS, XL Models

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2.37

REAR LICENSE PLATE: INDIA MODELS

REAR LICENSE PLATE: XL MODELS (INDIA)

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

1.1-1.7 Nm

10-15

in-lbs

License plate screw: XL
883L/R (India)

1.1-1.7 Nm

10-15

in-lbs

License plate screw: XL 883N,
XL 1200X (India)

XL 883L/R, XL 1200C/C ANV

See

Figure 2-217

. Assemble the screws (1), washers (2)

the license plate and the nuts (3) to the license plate
bracket.

Tighten to 10-15

in-lbs

(1.1-1.7 Nm).

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1. Screw (2)
2. Washer (4)
3. Nut (2)

Figure 2-217. License Plate Bracket: XL 883L/R (India)

(shown)

XL 883N, XL 1200X

See

Figure 2-218

. Move the reflector bracket (1) to the

lowest mounting holes.

Assemble the screws (2), washers (3), license plate and
nuts (4) to the license plate bracket.

Tighten to 10-15

in-lbs

(1.1-1.7 Nm).

pd00431

1. Reflector bracket
2. Screw (2)
3. Washer (4)
4. Nut (2)

Figure 2-218. License Plate Bracket: XL 883N (India)

(shown)

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2.38

JIFFY STAND

REMOVAL

The jiffy stand locks when placed in the full forward (down)
position with vehicle weight on it. If the jiffy stand is not
in the full forward (down) position with vehicle weight on
it, the vehicle can fall over which could result in death or
serious injury. (00006a)

Position motorcycle upright on a suitable lift.

NOTE

Remove stop to release spring tension.

See

Figure 2-219

. Remove stop (1).

Retract leg (2).

Remove pretzel clip (3). Discard pretzel clip.

Wear safety glasses or goggles when removing or
installing spring. Spring tension can cause spring, attached
components and/or hand tools to fly out which could result
in death or serious injury. (00477c)

Hold leg in retracted position. Withdraw clevis pin (4) until
it disengages from upper pivot hole of yoke.

Use pliers to detach spring (5) from the frame mounted
anchor pin. Unhook end of spring from leg.

Remove clevis pin from lower pivot hole of yoke.

Remove upper and lower bushings (6).

Remove bumper (7) if required.

10. Remove JSS if equipped. See

6.29 JIFFY STAND

SENSOR (JSS): INTERNATIONAL MODELS

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1. Stop
2. Leg
3. Pretzel clip
4. Clevis pin
5. Spring
6. Bushing (2)
7. Bumper

Figure 2-219. Jiffy Stand

CLEANING AND LUBRICATION

Clean the jiffy stand components, the frame-mounted yoke
and the anchor pin.

See

Figure 2-220

. Apply ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT to the

leg pivot holes in the yoke (1), the groove of the anchor
pin (2) and the OD of the clevis pin.

Coat the ramp (3) of the yoke with ANTI-SEIZE LUB-
RICANT.

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1. Pivot holes
2. Anchor pin groove
3. Ramp

Figure 2-220. Lubrication Points

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INSTALLATION

If required, install the JSS. See

6.29 JIFFY STAND

SENSOR (JSS): INTERNATIONAL MODELS

Press in a

new

rubber bumper.

NOTE

Face open ends of spring hooks toward centerline of vehicle.

See

Figure 2-221

. Install spring.

Hook spring into spring mounting hole (2) on leg.

Hook spring over frame mounted anchor pin (1).

Install bushing onto clevis pin with shoulder of bushing
facing head of clevis pin.

Hold leg in its retracted position. Insert clevis pin halfway
up through yoke and pivot hole of leg.

NOTE

Make certain that shank of lower bushing fits inside lower pivot
hole in yoke.

Push clevis pin through slotted upper hole in yoke.

Install upper bushing with shoulder facing up against upper
surface of yoke.

Insert

new

pretzel clip through hole in end of clevis pin.

NOTE

See

Figure 2-222

. Snap the loop of the pretzel clip over the

end of the clevis pin.

Press the stop onto the motorcycle frame.

NOTE

When retracted, the leg should be seated against the stop.

10. Extend and retract jiffy stand leg several times to check

operation.

Always park motorcycle on a level, firm surface. An
unbalanced motorcycle can fall over, which could result
in death or serious injury. (00039a)

Be sure jiffy stand is fully retracted before riding. If jiffy
stand is not fully retracted, it can contact the road surface
causing a loss of vehicle control, which could result in
death or serious injury. (00007a)

11. Rest motorcycle on jiffy stand.

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1. Anchor pin
2. Leg spring mounting hole

Figure 2-221. Jiffy Stand (typical)

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Figure 2-222. Pretzel Clip

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2.39

SEAT

SEAT: XL MODELS

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

2.3-4.5 Nm

20-40

in-lbs

Seat mounting screw: XL
Models

Removal

Remove screw to detach seat from rear fender.

Slide seat forward.

See

Figure 2-223

. Lift up slightly to detach keyhole bracket

from seat post.

NOTES

•

Solo Seat: See

Figure 2-224

•

Two-Up Seat: See

Figure 2-225

Slide seat rearward to detach seat tongue (1) from rear
fuel tank bracket.

Verify that tongue and mounting bracket (3) are tightly
secured to the seat bottom.

NOTE

The passenger strap is not sold separately. Replace entire
seat if the strap is damaged.

If two-up seat, inspect passenger strap (4) for damage or
excessive wear.

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Figure 2-223. Seat Post: XL Models

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1. Tongue
2. Keyhole
3. Mounting bracket

Figure 2-224. Seat: XL Solo

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1. Tongue
2. Keyhole
3. Mounting bracket
4. Passenger strap

Figure 2-225. Seat: XL Two-Up

Installation

Position seat on frame with mounting bracket at rear.

Slide seat forward until the tongue fits snugly under rear
fuel tank bracket.

Push seat forward to engage keyhole onto seat post. Pull
seat back slightly.

NOTE

Mounting bracket of solo seat uses forward hole in rear fender.
Dual seat bracket uses rearward hole.

See

Figure 2-226

. Install seat mounting screw with captive

washer to fasten seat mounting bracket to top of rear
fender.

Pull up on seat to verify that it is locked in place.

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Tighten seat mounting screw to 20-40

in-lbs

(2.3-4.5 Nm).

After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is
locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift
causing loss of control, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00070b)

Pull up on seat again to verify that it is secured at all three
points.

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1. Mounting bracket, snap-in
2. Mounting bracket, bolt-on
3. Seat mounting screw w/captive washer
4. Seat nut
5. Screw
6. Lockwasher

Figure 2-226. Seat Assembly: XL Models

SEAT: XR 1200X

Removal

See

Figure 2-227

. Reach under front end of tailsection.

Press the two seat tabs inward.

Pull front of seat upward to disengage seat from the front
end of the tailsection.

Pull seat forward over fuel tank.

NOTES

•

When removing the seat, verify that the mounting bracket
under the seat is tightly secured to the seat bottom.

•

Check for loose or missing rivets.

•

Inspect passenger strap for damage or excessive wear.
The passenger strap is not sold separately. Replace entire
seat if the strap is damaged.

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Figure 2-227. Front Seat Tabs (under tailsection): XR 1200X

Installation

See

Figure 2-228

. Align the guides in the seat bracket with

the seat posts. Place rear of seat into tailsection.

Push down on front of seat until the two tabs engage the
front end of tailsection.

After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is
locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift
causing loss of control, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00070b)

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1. Seat
2. Seat tabs
3. Seat posts
4. Passenger pillion
5. Pillion tabs
6. Pillion seat post

Figure 2-228. Seat and Pillion: XR 1200X

PASSENGER PILLION: XR 1200X

Removal

See

Figure 2-229

. Lift the rear of pillion to disengage

grommet from the seat post.

Pull pillion out from tailsection.

Installation

See

Figure 2-229

. Insert pillion into trunk, aligning tabs on

pillion with the slots in the trunk.

Push down firmly on rear of pillion until grommet fully
engages the seat post.

After installing seat, pull upward on seat to be sure it is
locked in position. While riding, a loose seat can shift
causing loss of control, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00070b)

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1. Pillion
2. Tabs
3. Seat post

Figure 2-229. Passenger Pillion: XR 1200X

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2.40

RIDER FOOT CONTROLS: XL MID-MOUNT
CONTROLS

RIGHT FOOTREST AND REAR BRAKE
PEDAL ASSEMBLY

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

61-68 Nm

45-50 ft-lbs

Footrest mount fastener

17.6-23.0 Nm

13-17 ft-lbs

Brake pedal clevis screw

8.1- 12.2 Nm

72-108

in-lbs

Footrest wear peg

13.6-20.4 Nm

120-180

in-lbs

Brake rod to bell crank screw

13.6-20.4 Nm

120-180

in-lbs

Brake rod to brake pedal
screw

Removal

Remove front muffler. See

4.13 EXHAUST SYSTEM: XL

MODELS

See

Figure 2-230

. Remove retaining ring (1), clevis pin

(2), footrest (3) and spring washer (4). Discard retaining
ring.

Remove brake rod (5) from brake pedal (6) and master
cylinder bell crank.

Remove retaining ring (7), screw (8) and clevis (9). Discard
retaining ring.

Remove two fasteners (10) and right rider footrest/brake
pedal support bracket (11) from frame.

Installation

Mount support bracket with two fasteners. Tighten to 45-
50 ft-lbs (61-68 Nm).

Install brake pedal.

Slide brake pedal onto clevis.

Fit clevis to the support bracket.

Line up hole in clevis with hole in support bracket.
Secure with screw.

Tighten to 13-17 ft-lbs (17.6-23.0 Nm).

Install

new

retaining ring.

NOTE

Position spring washer inside clevis with the square edge
toward the inside.

Install footrest.

Install footrest and spring washer on clevis.

Align holes and push clevis pin from top down through
hole in clevis.

Install

new

retaining ring.

If removed, install wear peg. Tighten to 72-108

in-lbs

(8.1-

12.2 Nm).

Install the brake rod.

Apply

two

drops

LOCTITE

243

MEDIUM

STRENGTH THREADLOCKER AND SEALANT (blue)
to threads of both brake rod ball stud screws.

Thread one end of brake rod into master cylinder bell
crank. Tighten to 120-180

in-lbs

(13.6-20.4 Nm).

Thread other end of brake rod into brake pedal.
Tighten to 120-180

in-lbs

(13.6-20.4 Nm).

Install front muffler. See

4.13 EXHAUST SYSTEM: XL

MODELS

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1. Retaining ring
2. Clevis pin
3. Footrest
4. Spring washer
5. Brake rod
6. Brake pedal
7. Retaining ring
8. Screw
9. Clevis
10. Screw (2)
11. Bracket
12. Wear peg

Figure 2-230. Right Footrest and Rear Brake Pedal

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LEFT FOOTREST AND SHIFT LEVER
ASSEMBLY

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

21.7-27.1 Nm

16-20 ft-lbs

Gear shift lever pinch screw

10.9-16.3 Nm

96-144

in-lbs

Shifter peg screw

61-68 Nm

45-50 ft-lbs

Rider footrest support bracket
mounting screw

8.1- 12.2 Nm

72-108

in-lbs

Footrest wear peg

Removal

See

Figure 2-231

. Remove retaining ring (1), clevis pin

(2), footrest (3) and spring washer (4). Discard retaining
ring.

Remove two screws (5) and left rider footrest support
bracket (6) from frame.

Remove screw (7) and shifter peg (8).

Remove pinch screw (9) and washer (10). Remove shift
lever (12) and rubber washer (11).

Installation

Install rubber washer and shift lever on transmission shift
lever shaft. Secure with washer and pinch screw. Tighten
to 16-20 ft-lbs (21.7-27.1 Nm).

NOTE

A new shifter peg screw comes with a lock patch.

Install the shifter peg.

Clean screw threads of the shifter peg screw and
apply one or two drops of LOCTITE 243 MEDIUM
STRENGTH THREADLOCKER AND SEALANT (blue)
to threads.

Install shifter peg and screw.

Tighten screw to 96-144

in-lbs

(10.9-16.3 Nm).

Attach rider footrest support bracket to frame with two
screws. Tighten to 45-50 ft-lbs (61-68 Nm).

NOTE

Position spring washer inside support bracket mounting boss
with the square edge toward the inside.

Install footrest.

Install footrest with spring washer on footrest support
bracket.

Align holes and push clevis pin from top down through
hole in support bracket.

Install

new

retaining ring.

If removed, install wear peg. Tighten to 72-108

in-lbs

(8.1-

12.2 Nm).

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1. Retaining ring
2. Clevis pin
3. Footrest
4. Spring washer
5. Fastener
6. Support bracket
7. Screw
8. Shifter peg
9. Pinch screw
10. Washer
11. Rubber washer
12. Shift lever
13. Wear peg

Figure 2-231. Left Footrest and Shift Lever

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2.41

RIDER FOOT CONTROLS: XL FORWARD
CONTROLS

RIGHT FOOTREST AND REAR BRAKE
PEDAL ASSEMBLY

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

61-68 Nm

45-50 ft-lbs

Footrest mount fastener

17.6-23.0 Nm

13-17 ft-lbs

Brake pedal clevis screw

8.1-12.2 Nm

72-108

in-lbs

Footrest wear peg

13.6-20.4 Nm

120-180

in-lbs

Brake rod to bell crank screw

13.6-20.4 Nm

120-180

in-lbs

Brake rod to brake pedal
screw

Removal

See

Figure 2-232

. Remove retaining ring (1), clevis pin

(2), footrest (3) and spring washer (4). Discard retaining
ring.

Remove brake rod (5) from brake pedal (6) and master
cylinder bell crank (7).

Remove retaining ring (8), screw (9) and clevis (10). Slide
brake pedal off clevis. Discard retaining ring.

Remove two screws (11), footrest/brake pedal support
bracket (12) and J-clip (13) from frame.

Installation

See

Figure 2-232

. Position J-clip (13) against frame as

shown. Mount footrest/brake pedal support bracket (12)
and J-clip to frame with screws (11). Tighten to 45-50 ft-
lbs (61-68 Nm).

Slide brake pedal (6) onto clevis (10). Mount clevis on
footrest/brake pedal support bracket. Line up hole in clevis
with hole in support bracket. Secure with screw (9). Tighten
to 13-17 ft-lbs (17.6-23.0 Nm). Install

new

retaining ring

(8) on end of clevis.

Install footrest (3) on clevis with spring washer (4). Make
sure spring washer is positioned inside clevis with the
square edge toward the inside. Align holes and push clevis
pin (2) from top down through hole in clevis. Secure with

new

retaining ring (1).

If removed, install wear peg. Tighten to 72-108

in-lbs

(8.1-

12.2 Nm).

Apply two drops of LOCTITE 243 MEDIUM STRENGTH
THREADLOCKER AND SEALANT (blue) to threads of
both brake rod ball stud screws.

Thread one end of brake rod (5) into master cylinder bell
crank (7). Tighten to 120-180

in-lbs

(13.6-20.4 Nm).

Thread other end of brake rod into brake pedal. Tighten
to 120-180

in-lbs

(13.6-20.4 Nm).

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1. Retaining ring
2. Clevis pin
3. Footrest
4. Spring washer
5. Brake rod
6. Brake pedal
7. Bell crank
8. Retaining ring
9. Screw
10. Clevis
11. Screw (2)
12. Footrest/brake pedal support bracket
13. J-clip
14. Wear peg

Figure 2-232. Brake Side Forward Controls

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LEFT FOOTREST AND SHIFT LEVER
ASSEMBLY

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

21.7-27.1 Nm

16-20 ft-lbs

Shift lever pinch screw

61-68 Nm

45-50 ft-lbs

Footrest mount fastener

17.6-23.0 Nm

13-17 ft-lbs

Shift pedal clevis screw

8.1-12.2 Nm

72-108

in-lbs

Footrest wear peg

13.6-20.4 Nm

120-180

in-lbs

Shifter rod to shift lever screw

13.6-20.4 Nm

120-180

in-lbs

Shifter rod to shift lever screw

10.9-16.3 Nm

96-144

in-lbs

Shifter peg screw

Removal

See

Figure 2-233

. Remove retaining ring (1), clevis pin

(2), footrest (3) and spring washer (4). Discard retaining
ring.

Remove screw (5) and shifter peg (6).

Remove the shifter rod screws (7) and the shifter rod (8)
from shifter lever assembly (9) and shift lever (10).

Remove retaining ring (11), screw (12) and clevis (13).
Slide shifter lever assembly off clevis. Discard retaining
ring.

Remove two screws (14), footrest/shifter lever support
bracket (15) and j-clip (16) from frame.

Remove pinch screw (17), washer (18), shift lever (10)
and rubber washer (19) from transmission shift shaft.

Installation

See

Figure 2-233

. Install rubber washer (19) and shift

lever (10) onto transmission shifter shaft, with shift lever
arm pointing straight down. Secure with pinch screw (17)
and washer (18). Tighten pinch screw to 16-20 ft-lbs (21.7-
27.1 Nm).

Mount j-clip (16) and footrest/shift lever support bracket
(15) to frame with two screws (14). Tighten to 45-50 ft-lbs
(61-68 Nm).

Install shift lever clevis:

Slide shifter lever assembly (9) onto clevis (13).

Mount clevis on footrest/shifter lever support bracket.

Line up hole in clevis with hole in support bracket.

Secure with screw (12). Tighten to 13-17 ft-lbs (17.6-
23.0 Nm).

Install retaining ring (11) on end of clevis.

Mount footrest (3) on clevis with spring washer (4):

Position the spring washer inside clevis with the
square edge toward the inside.

Align holes.

Push clevis pin (2) from top down through hole in
clevis.

Secure with

new

retaining ring (1).

If removed, install wear peg. Tighten to 72-108

in-lbs

(8.1-

12.2 Nm).

Thread screw (7) in one end of shifter rod (8) into shift
lever (10). Tighten to 120-180

in-lbs

(13.6-20.4 Nm).

Thread screw (7) in other end of shifter rod into shift lever
assembly (9). Tighten to 120-180

in-lbs

(13.6-20.4 Nm).

NOTE

A new shifter peg screw has lock patch.

If re-using shifter peg screw, clean screw threads and
apply one or two drops of LOCTITE 243 MEDIUM
STRENGTH THREADLOCKER AND SEALANT (blue) to
threads.

Install shifter peg (6). Secure with screw (5). Tighten to
96-144

in-lbs

(10.9-16.3 Nm).

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1. Retaining ring
2. Clevis pin
3. Footrest
4. Spring washer
5. Screw
6. Shifter peg
7. Screw (2)
8. Shifter rod assembly
9. Shifter lever assembly
10. Shift lever
11. Retaining ring
12. Screw
13. Clevis
14. Screw (2)
15. Footrest/shifter lever support bracket
16. J-clip
17. Pinch screw
18. Washer
19. Rubber washer
20. Wear peg

Figure 2-233. Shifter Side Forward Controls

ADJUSTING SHIFT PEDAL: FORWARD
CONTROLS MODELS

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

13.6-20.4 Nm

120-180

in-lbs

Shift rod screw

9.5-14.9 Nm

84-132

in-lbs

Shift rod jamnuts

See

Figure 2-234

. Loosen locknuts (1) on shift rod (2).

Remove ball joint screw (3).

NOTE

Adjust so that an equal number of threads (4) are visible on
both ends of the shift rod.

Turn ball joint or shift rod to adjust rod length.

Temporarily attach ball joint to shift lever.

Measure the shift lever angle (5). Remove and adjust as
necessary until the angle is 45 degrees.

Tighten to 120-180

in-lbs

(13.6-20.4 Nm).

Hold shifter rod. Tighten locknuts to 84-132

in-lbs

(9.5-

14.9 Nm).

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1. Locknut
2. Shift rod
3. Ball joint screw
4. Threads
5. 45 degrees

Figure 2-234. Shifter Linkage: Models with Forward

Controls

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RIDER FOOT CONTROLS: XR 1200X

RIGHT FOOTREST AND REAR BRAKE
PEDAL ASSEMBLY

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

17.6-23.0 Nm

13-17 ft-lbs

Footrest clevis fastener: XR
1200X

8.1-12.2 Nm

72-108

in-lbs

Footrest wear peg

Removal

Remove clevis pin connecting master cylinder to brake
pedal. See

2.12 REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER: XR

1200X

If necessary, remove wear peg (11).

See

Figure 2-235

. Remove retaining ring (10) and washer

(9). Discard retaining ring.

Remove clevis pin (5), spring (7), and footrest (8).

Remove bolt (3), footrest clevis (6), and brake pedal (4).

If necessary, remove bracket (1). The master cylinder
must be disconnected from the bracket or brake line dis-
connected prior to removing the two fasteners (2). See

2.12 REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER: XR 1200X

Installation

If removed, install master cylinder/footrest bracket. See

2.12 REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER: XR 1200X

See

Figure 2-235

. Install brake pedal on footrest clevis

and install footrest clevis. Tighten bolt (3) to 13-17 ft-lbs
(17.6-23.0 Nm).

Install footrest (8) and spring (7) on clevis and secure with
clevis pin (5). Install washer (9) and

new

retaining ring

(10).

If removed, install wear peg and tighten to 72-108

in-lbs

(8.1-12.2 Nm).

Connect brake pedal to master cylinder. See

2.12 REAR

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER: XR 1200X

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1. Master cylinder/footrest bracket
2. Fastener
3. Footrest clevis bolt
4. Brake pedal
5. Clevis pin
6. Footrest clevis
7. Spring
8. Footrest
9. Washer
10. Retaining ring
11. Wear peg

Figure 2-235. Rider Foot Control, Right Side: XR 1200X

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LEFT FOOTREST AND SHIFT LEVER
ASSEMBLY

TORQUE VALUE

FASTENER

61-68 Nm

45-50 ft-lbs

Footrest bracket fastener: XR
1200X

17.6-23.0 Nm

13-17 ft-lbs

Footrest clevis fastener: XR
1200X

10.9-16.3 Nm

96-144

in-lbs

Shifter peg screw

8.1-12.2 Nm

72-108

in-lbs

Footrest wear peg

13.6-20.3 Nm

120-180

in-lbs

Shift linkage fastener

Removal

See

Figure 2-236

. Remove fasteners (11) and remove

linkage (12).

If necessary, remove wear peg (9).

Remove retaining ring (4) and washer (5). Discard
retaining ring.

Remove clevis pin (10), spring (7), and footrest (8).

Remove bolt (3), footrest clevis (6), and foot shift lever
(15).

Remove shifter peg (13).

If necessary, remove fasteners (2) and bracket (1).

Installation

See

Figure 2-236

. If removed, install bracket (1). Tighten

fasteners (2) to 45-50 ft-lbs (61-68 Nm).

Install foot shift lever on footrest clevis. Install footrest
clevis and bolt (3). Tighten to 13-17 ft-lbs (17.6-23.0 Nm).

Install footrest (8) and spring (7) on clevis. Secure with
clevis pin (10). Install washer (5) and

new

retaining ring

(4).

Install shifter peg (13). Tighten to 96-144

in-lbs

(10.9-16.3

Nm).

If removed, install wear peg. Tighten to 72-108

in-lbs

(8.1-

12.2 Nm).

Connect linkage (12) between foot shift lever (15) and
transmission shift lever (14) using fasteners (11). Tighten
to 120-180

in-lbs

(13.6-20.3 Nm).

Check shift linkage adjustment. Adjust as necessary.

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1. Bracket
2. Fastener (2)
3. Footrest clevis bolt
4. Retaining ring
5. Washer
6. Footrest clevis
7. Spring
8. Footrest
9. Wear peg
10. Clevis pin
11. Fastener (2)
12. Shift linkage
13. Shifter peg
14. Transmission shift lever
15. Foot shift lever
16. Bushing

Figure 2-236. Rider Foot Control, Left Side: XR 1200X

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