Download 1985-2008 H-D Softail Maintenace & Service Manual for Low Rider, Fat Bob, Wide Glide, Stardard, Custom, Heritage, Springer, Heritage, Classic, Heritage Night Train, Deuce, Springer Classic, Rocker, Cross Bones, Custom, Anniversary 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008 Models.

1985-1990 Softail Service Manual Application: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 Harley Davidson (H-D, HD) FXSB (Low Rider, LowRider), FXEF (Fat Bob, FatBob) , FXWG (Wide Glide), FXST (Softail Stardard), FXSTC (Softail Custom), FLST (Heritage Softail) , FXSTS (Softail Springer), FLSTC (Heritage Softail Classic), FLSTF (Fat Boy), 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90 H-D motorcycle models.

1991-1992 H-D Harley Davidson Softail Service Manual Application: FLSTC (Heritage Softail Classic), FLSTF (Fat Boy), FXSTC (Softail Custom ), FXSTS (Softail Springer).

2001 Service Repair Manual Applictation: This Softail Service Manual covers all 2001 Harley-Davidson FLSTS Heritage Springer, 2001 Harley-Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail, 2001 Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic, 2001 Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy, 2001 Harley-Davidson FXSTB Night, 2001 Harley-Davidson FXST Softail Standard, 2001 Harley-Davidson FXSTD Softail Deuce Motorcycles.

2002 Softail Service manual & Diagnostics manual application: 2002 "02" H-D (HD) Harley-Davidson FXST/FXSTI Softail Standard, 2002 Harley-Davidson FXSTB/FXSTBI Night Train, 2002 Harley-Davidson FXSTS/FXSTSI Springer Softail, 2002 Harley-Davidson FLSTF/FLSTFI Fat Boy, 2002 Harley-Davidson FXSTD/FXSTDI Softail Deuce, 02 Harley-Davidson FLSTS/FLSTSI Heritage Springer, 02 Harley-Davidson FLSTC/FLSTCI Heritage Softail Classic model motorcycles.

2004 Softail Service Manual, Supplement Manual & Diagnostics Manual application: - 2004 H-D (HD) Heritage Softail Classic FLSTC/FLSTCIM, 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer Classic FLSTSC, 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe FLSTN/FLSTNI, 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy FLSTF/FLSTFI, 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD/FXSTDI, 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer Softail FXSTS, 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail Night Train FXSTB, 2004 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST, 2004 Harley-Davidson FLSTFI Fat Boy, 2004 Harley Davidson Softail FLSTDSE2 model motorcycles.

2005 Softail Service Manual, Supplement Manual & Diagnostics Manual application: - 20005 H-D (HD) Heritage Softail Classic FLSTC 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer Classic FLSTSC, 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe FLSTN/FLSTNI, 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy FLSTF/FLSTFI, 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD/FXSTDI, 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Springer Softail FXSTS, 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Night Train FXSTB, 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Standard FXST, 2005 Harley-Davidson FLSTFI Fat Boy, 2005 Harley Davidson Softail FLSTFSE model motorcycles.

2006 Softail Service Manual Application: 2006 (06) FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic, 2006 (06) FXSTS Springer Softail, 2006 (06) FXSTD Softail Deuce, 2006 (06) FLSTN Softail Deluxe , 2006 (06) FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic , 2006 (06) FLSTF H-D Fat Boy , 2006 (06) FXSTB Softail Night Train , 2006 (06) FXST Softail Standard & 2006 (06)FLST Heritage Softail motorcycle including both EFI & Carburetor models.

2007 (07) Harley Davidson Softail (HD) FLSTSC Softail Springer Classic, FLSTF Fat Boy, FLSTN Softail Deluxe, FXST Softail Standard, FXSTB Softail Night Train, FXSTC Softail Custom and FXSTD Softail Deuce models. This manual covers all 2007 Harley Davidson Softail models.

2008 Service Repair Manual Model / Year Application: FXCW Rocker (2008), FXCWC Rocker C (2008), FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic (2008), FLSTC ANV 105th Anniversary Heritage Softail Classic (2008), H-D FLSTF Fat Boy (2008), FLSTSB Softail Cross Bones (2008), FLSTN Softail Deluxe (2008), FXSTB Softail Night Train (2008), FXSTC Softail Custom (2008). FXSTC ANV 105th Anniversary Softail Custom (2008)

1.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 Fuel and Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.3 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.4 Engine Oil and Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
1.5 Battery Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
1.6 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
1.7 Bleeding Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
1.8 Brake Pads and Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
1.9 Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
1.10 Primary Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
1.11 Primary Chaincase Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
1.12 Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
1.13 Transmission Lubricant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
1.14 Rear Belt Deflection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
1.15 Rear Belt and Sprockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
1.16 Suspension Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
1.17 Steering Head Bearings: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
1.18 Steering Head Bearings: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
1.19 Rocker Bearings: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
1.20 Front Fork Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-41
1.21 Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43
1.22 Air Cleaner Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-44
1.23 Cable and Chassis Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46
1.24 Throttle Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-47
1.25 Enrichener: Carbureted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-49
1.26 Idle Speed and Ignition Timing: Carbureted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-50
1.27 Fuel Supply Valve Filter: Carbureted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-51
1.28 Engine Mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-53
1.29 Headlamp Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-54
1.30 Critical Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-56
1.31 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-57
1.32 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-59

FUEL
Use a good quality leaded or unleaded gasoline (91 pump
octane or higher). Pump octane is the octane number usually
shown on the gas pump.

GASOLINE BLENDS

Harley-Davidson motorcycles were designed to give the best
performance using unleaded gasoline. Some fuel suppliers
sell gasoline/alcohol blends as a fuel. The type and amount of
alcohol added to the fuel is important.
● DO NOT USE GASOLINES CONTAINING METHANOL.
Using gasoline/methanol blends will result in starting and
driveability deterioration and damage to critical fuel system
components.
● ETHANOL is a mixture of 10% ethanol (Grain alcohol)
and 90% unleaded gasoline. Gasoline/ethanol blends
can be used in your motorcycle if the ethanol content
does not exceed 10%.
● REFORMULATED OR OXYGENATED GASOLINES
(RFG): “Reformulated gasoline” is a term used to
describe gasoline blends that are specifically designed to
burn cleaner than other types of gasoline. Your motorcycle
will run normally using this type of gas.
You may find that some gasoline blends adversely affect the
starting, driveability or fuel efficiency of your bike. If you experience
one or more of these problems, we recommend you try
a different brand of gasoline or gasoline with a higher octane
rating.

ENGINE OIL

Use the proper grade of oil for the lowest temperature
expected before the next oil change.
If it is necessary to add oil and Harley-Davidson oil is not
available, use an oil certified for diesel engines. Acceptable
diesel engine oil designations include (See Service Manual).
The preferred viscosities for the diesel engine oils, in
descending order, are (See Service Manual). At the
first opportunity.

FIRST SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

● On models with springer forks, after
500 miles (800 km) a Harley-Davidson dealer should
perform the first scheduled service listed in the Owner’s
Manual. See the Maintenance and Lubrication section in
your Owner’s Manual for more information.
● On models with hydraulic forks after 1000 miles (1600 km) a
Harley-Davidson dealer should perform the first scheduled
service listed in the Owner’s Manual. See the Maintenance
and Lubrication section in your Owner’s Manual
for more information.

ENGINE OIL AND FILTER 1.4
CHECKING AND ADDING OIL
See Figure 1-1. Check engine oil level:
● As part of the pre-ride inspection.
● At every scheduled service interval.
Type of Oil
Refer to Table 1-3. Use the proper grade of oil for the lowest
temperature expected before the next oil change. See 1.2
FUEL AND OIL for specific information regarding winter
needs.
If it is necessary to add oil and Harley-Davidson oil is not
available, use an oil certified for diesel engines. Acceptable
diesel engine oil designations include (See Service Manual).
The preferred viscosities for the diesel engine oils, in
descending order, are (See Service Manual). At the
first opportunity, see a Harley-Davidson dealer to change
back to 100 percent Harley-Davidson oil.
Checking Oil Level
Ride motorcycle until engine is warmed up to operating
temperature, then do the following.
1. Idle motorcycle on jiffy stand for 1-2 minutes.
2. Shut motorcycle off and leave motorcycle resting on
jiffy stand.
3. See Figure 1-2. Check oil level on dipstick. If necessary,
add oil until oil registers at upper groove on dipstick. Do
not overfill oil tank.

Engine oil and filter Replace X X X X X X
Oil lines and brake system Inspect for leaks X X X X X X 1
Air cleaner Inspect, service as required X X X X X X
Tires Check pressure, inspect tread X X X X X X
Wheel spokes Check tightness X X X 1, 4
Primary chaincase lubricant Replace X X X X X X
Transmission lubricant Replace
Clutch Check adjustment
Primary chain Check adjustment
Rear belt and sprockets Inspect, adjust belt
Throttle, brake, enrichener and clutch controls
Check, adjust and lubricate
Jiffy stand Inspect and lubricate
Fuel valve, lines and fittings Inspect for leaks
Fuel tank filter screen Clean (EFI: replace)
Brake fluid Check levels and condition
Brake pads and discs Inspect for wear
Spark plugs Inspect Replace
Electrical equipment and switches
Check operation
Engine idle speed Check adjustment
Front fork oil Replace
Steering head bearings (Softail models)
Adjust Lubricate
Steering head bearings (Springer models)
Adjust and lubricate every 2500 miles
Rear fork bearings (if applicable) Repack
Windshield bushings Inspect
Springer rocker bearings Adjust
Fuel door, tour-pak, saddlebags
Lubricate hinges and latches
Critical fasteners Check tightness
Battery Check battery and clean connections
Road test Verify component and system functions

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