2008 Harley-Davidson Softail Screamin Eagle Springer Softail, Softail Custom, Night Train, Softail Standard,Fat Boy, Shrine, Heritage Softail Classic, Rocker, Cross Bones, Deluxe manual

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Table of Contents

MAINTENANCE

1.1 General

• Servicing a New Motorcycle
• Safe Operating Maintenance
• Special Tools
• Fasteners
• Locking Devices and Sealants
• Threaded Inserts
• Subframe
• Bearings
• Exhaust System Gaskets
• Oxygen Sensors
• Engine Mount Fasteners with Lock Patches
• Gaskets and Seals
• Fuel Hose Clamps
• Hoses
• Oil Seals and O-rings
• Electrical Connectors
• Sealed Joints
• Handlebar Switches
• Electrical Items
• Storage
• Cleaning
• Fuel
• Brake System
• Clutch
• Lubricants and Fluids
• Torque Values
• Service Records
• Tool Roll

1.2 Maintenance Schedule

• General

1.3 Fuel and Oil

• Draining Fuel Tank
• Checking Oil

1.4 Bulb Requirements

• General

1.5 Engine Oil and Filter

• Changing Oil and Filter
• Checking Engine Oil Level

1.6 Brakes

• Fluid Level
• Pad Replacement
• Rotor Inspection
• Brake Lines and Fittings
• Master Cylinder
• Brake System Inspection
• Bleeding Brakes
• Brake Fluid
• Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)

1.7 Air Cleaner and Exhaust System

• Air Cleaner
• Exhaust System Leak Check

1.8 Tires and Wheels

• Checking Tire Pressure
• Tread Depth
• Wheel Inspection

1.9 Primary Chain

• Checking Primary Chaincase Lubricant

1.10 Transmission Lubricant

• Changing Transmission Lubricant

1.11 Clutch

• Clutch Inspection and Adjustment

1.12 Rear Belt and Sprockets

• Checking Rear Belt Deflection

1.13 Rear Belt Deflection

• Checking and Adjusting

1.14 Throttle Cables

• Throttle and Idle Cable Adjustment

1.15 Bleeding Brakes

• Bleeding Procedure

1.16 Brake Pads and Discs

• Inspecting and Replacing

1.17 Battery Maintenance

• General
• Charging
• Testing
• Removal and Connection

1.18 Suspension Adjustments

• Front Fork
• Rear Suspension

1.19 Spark Plugs

• Inspecting, Cleaning, and Replacing

1.20 Steering Head Bearings: All but FLSTSB

• Adjustment and Lubrication

1.21 Steering Head Bearings: FLSTSB

• Adjustment and Lubrication

1.22 Rocker Bearings: FLSTSB

• Adjustment and Lubrication

1.23 Front Fork Oil

• Checking and Adding

1.24 Cable and Chassis Lubrication

• General

1.25 Headlamp Alignment

• Checking and Adjusting

1.26 Critical Fasteners

• General

1.27 Engine Mounts

• Checking and Tightening

1.28 Storage

• Preparation and Maintenance

1.29 Troubleshooting

• General Troubleshooting Guide

CHASSIS

2.1 Specifications

• General Specifications

2.2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

• Locating and Interpreting VIN

2.3 Front Wheel: All but FLSTSB

• Removal and Installation
• Inspection

2.4 Front Wheel: FLSTSB

• Removal and Installation
• Inspection

2.5 Rear Wheel

• Removal and Installation
• Inspection

2.6 Sealed Wheel Bearings

• Inspection and Replacement

2.7 Wheel Lacing: 16 Inch Rim

• General

2.8 Wheel Lacing: 17 Inch Rim

• General

2.9 Wheel Lacing: 21 Inch Rim

• General

2.10 Truing Laced Wheels

• General

2.11 Checking Cast Wheel Runout

• Lateral Runout
• Radial Runout

2.12 Vehicle Alignment

• General

2.13 Front Brake Master Cylinder

• Removal, Disassembly, and Repair

2.14 Front Brake Caliper: All but FLSTSB

• Removal, Disassembly, and Repair

2.15 Front Brake Caliper: FLSTSB

• Removal, Disassembly, and Repair

2.16 Rear Brake Master Cylinder

• Removal, Disassembly, and Repair

2.17 Rear Brake Caliper

• Removal, Disassembly, and Repair

2.18 Tires

• Inspection and Repair

2.19 Front Fork: Telescopic

• Removal, Disassembly, and Repair

2.20 Front Fork: Springer

• Removal, Disassembly, and Repair

2.21 Steering Head

• Adjustment and Lubrication

2.22 Belt Guard and Debris Deflector

• Removal and Installation

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