2009 Harley-Davidson Dyna Street Bob, Super Glide Custom, Super Glide, Low Rider, Fat Bob, Wide Glide, and 105th Anniversary Models Service & Electrical Manual Set (P/N 99481-09)
1,203 Pages • ZIP Download: 4 Printable PDFs (English)
Harley-Davidson Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Dyna models — Street Bob, Super Glide Custom, Super Glide, Low Rider, Fat Bob, Wide Glide, Custom Vehicle Operations Dyna Fat Bob
Models & Model Codes:
Street Bob — FXDB (VIN characters 5–6: GX)
Super Glide Custom — FXDC (VIN characters 5–6: GV)
Super Glide — FXD (VIN characters 5–6: GM)
Low Rider — FXDL (VIN characters 5–6: GN)
Fat Bob — FXDF (VIN characters 5–6: GY)
Wide Glide
Custom Vehicle Operations Dyna Fat Bob — FXDFSE (VIN characters 5–6: PX)
Model Year: 2009
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Engine: 4-cycle, 45-degree, air-cooled V-twin
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Engine displacement: 96 cubic inches (1584 cc) — FXD, FXDC, FXDL, FXDB, FXDF and Japan-market FXDFSE; 110 cubic inches (1802.6 cc) — FXDFSE with Twin Cam 110 engine
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Engine variants / VIN engine identifiers: Twin Cam 96 — FXD, FXDC, FXDL, FXDB and FXDF (VIN character 7: 4); Twin Cam 110 — FXDFSE (VIN character 7: 8). Japan-market FXDFSE models use the Twin Cam 96.
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Transmission: 6-speed forward, constant mesh — FXD, FXDC, FXDL, FXDB and FXDF; 6-speed Cruise Drive, forward, constant mesh — FXDFSE
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Fuel system: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
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Fuel tank capacity: 4.80–5.00 gallons (18.17–18.93 liters)
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Engine idle speed: 950–1050 RPM
Harley-Davidson Manual Features & Selected Content Preview
| Publication | Pages |
|---|---|
| 2009 Dyna Models Service Manual — P/N 99481-09, ©2008; FXD, FXDC, FXDL, FXDB and FXDF | 576 |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Dyna Models Electrical Diagnostic Manual — P/N 99496-09, ©2008 | 478 |
| 2009 FXDFSE Model Service Manual Supplement — P/N 99525-09, ©2008; Custom Vehicle Operations Dyna Fat Bob | 148 |
| Separate chapter overview | 1 |
Use the service manual for mechanical work and the electrical diagnostic manual for fault isolation. The FXDFSE supplement provides model-specific changes and relies on both base manuals for shared procedures.
Searchable PDFs and Wiring Detail
Text search, bookmarks, and diagrams: The three manuals have searchable text and embedded chapter and section bookmarks. The separate chapter overview is searchable but has no bookmarks. Dense wiring diagrams require zooming to read small connector numbers, pin labels, and wire-color codes.
The ZIP download contains four printable English PDFs totaling 1,203 pages, including the separate one-page chapter overview. The manuals’ covers, contents, notes, and divider pages are included in their listed page counts.
Powertrain Repair, Chassis Service, and Electrical Fault Tracing
The following highlights are a selected content preview, rather than a complete contents list. Other topics include wheel lacing and truing, seasonal storage, and California evaporative-emissions components.
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Engine repair: Step-by-step engine removal and installation, top- and bottom-end overhaul, cylinder-head service, and cam-support-plate and oil-pump work.
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Drive and transmission: Clutch-pack inspection, primary-drive service, transmission disassembly and assembly, main-drive-gear bearing replacement, and shifter adjustment.
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Brakes and chassis: Master-cylinder and caliper rebuilding, brake bleeding, sealed wheel-bearing replacement, front-fork repair, and steering-head service.
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Fuel and induction: Fuel-pump service, fuel-pressure testing, intake-leak checks, injector replacement, and induction-module and sensor procedures.
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Electrical diagnosis: Starting and charging tests, EFI diagnostic charts, instrument faults, security-system troubleshooting, connector repair, and model-specific wiring diagrams.
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FXDFSE differences: Hydraulic-clutch service, model-specific engine work, automatic compression release diagnosis, and revised chassis and electrical procedures.
These publications provide basic maintenance information alongside major repair and diagnostic methods for professional Harley-Davidson technicians; advanced work assumes mechanical qualifications and access to the specified tools.
Maintenance and Workshop Applications
When a 2009 Dyna rolls onto the lift, the service schedules, fastener torques, and wear limits provide factory references for maintenance and repair. Wheel-bearing end-play checks and wheel and brake-disc runout inspections give the chassis work a defined inspection standard.
Brake and fuel-system work carries safety risks. Follow the manuals’ precautions and use the specified workshop equipment.
Engine and Driveline Repair
Internal engine work: The service manual separates top-end and bottom-end work that can be performed in the chassis from work requiring engine removal. Cylinder-head procedures extend to valve-guide replacement and valve-seat refacing, while cylinder service includes inspection, deglazing, boring, and honing.
Transmission and belt handling: The transmission section explains when the assembly can be serviced with the case left in the frame. Main-drive-gear removal requires bearing replacement because the extraction process damages the bearing. The belt section also warns that excessive or reverse bending can damage the belt’s internal cords.
Electrical Diagnosis and Wiring
The diagnostic manual links symptom charts and trouble codes to circuit diagrams, connector tables, and test notes. Its cranks-but-will-not-start coverage distinguishes EFI faults from conditions that prevent the starter from turning the engine, supporting fault isolation before component replacement.
Illustrated references include the Starting Circuit Schematic, Charging System Circuit, Oxygen Sensor Circuit, and Jiffy Stand Sensor Circuit. The wiring appendices separate FXDC/FXDF configurations from the other base models and add dedicated FXDFSE diagrams.
Security coverage includes TSM/HFSM diagnostics and a separate Japan/Korea TSM/TSSM appendix. Some tests require Digital Technician II, a breakout box, or connector test equipment; the relevant procedures identify those requirements.
FXDFSE Engine and Hydraulic-Clutch Differences
The supplement’s engine chapter covers the Twin Cam 110; Japan-market models with the Twin Cam 96 use the base service manual’s engine specifications and procedures. Its automatic compression release section includes removal, installation, a circuit schematic, and diagnostic flowcharts.
Hydraulic-clutch coverage includes the master cylinder, fluid line, secondary actuator, and bleeding procedures. The supplement warns that incompatible clutch fluid can damage the hydraulic system.
Transmission Capacity and Belt-Deflection Examples
As examples of the service data included, the base manual gives an approximate transmission lubricant capacity of 32 oz. (0.95 liters), with a separate level-check procedure.
For FXD and FXDF models, the rear-belt specification is 1/2–9/16 in. with the motorcycle cold and upright, the rear wheel in the air, the transmission in neutral, and a 10 lb. test load. These conditions distinguish that specification from the jiffy-stand measurement.
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