Index Harley Davidson Harley Davidson (1970 to 1972) Electra Glide / Super Glide. Service manual

Harley Davidson (1970 to 1972) Electra Glide / Super Glide. Service manual - page 1

FOREWORD

This service and repair manual has been prepared with two purposes in mind. First, it will acquaint the reader with the construction of the Harley-Davidson product and assist him in performing basic maintenance and repair. Secondly, it will introduce to the professional Harley-Davidson mechanic the latest field-tested and factory-approved major repair methods. We sincerely believe that this manual will make your association with Harley-Davidson products more pleasant and profitable.

Haw TO USE YOUR SERVICE MANUAL

Your Service Manual is arranged for quick, easy reference. This manual is divided into numbered sections entitled "Chassis," "Engine" and 'Transmission." Sections are then divided into sub-sections. The Engine Section, for example, is comprised of "Cylinder" and "Crankcase" sub-sections.

Use this manual as follows:

1. Check the Table of Contents located in the front of each section to find subject desired.

2. Page number is listed across from subject.

3. Each section is printed with section number for quick general location of subject. Page number consists of section number and page number.

4. Information is presented in a definite order as

follows:

Minor adjustments Minor maintenance or repair Complete disassembly

Cleaning

Major maintenance or repair Assembly

In figure legends the number following a name of a part indicates the quantity necessary for one complete assembly.

All information or servicing a part should be read before repair work is started to avoid needless disassembly.

USE GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS

To insure a satisfactory and lasting repair job, follow the manual instructions carefully and use only genuine Harley-Davidson replacement parts.

This is your insurance that the parts you are using will fit right, operate properly and last longer. When you use genuine Harley-Davidson parts you use the best.

Harley-Davidson products are manufactured under one or more of the following patents: U.S. Patents -D-199,479,2510222, 2574739, 2770869, 2783927, 2788676, 2872660, 2986162, 2987934, 2998809, 3116089, 3144631, 3144860, 3226994, 3229792. Canadian Patents - 487981, 490652.

GENERAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Above tire inflation pressures are based on rider and passenger weights of approximately 150 lbs. each. For each 50 lbs. extra weight, increase pressure of rear tire 2 lbs., front tire 1 lb., and sidecar tire 1 lb. IMPORTANT: Above tires supplied as original equipment are identified on the sidewall as follows: Goodyear 5.10 x 16 Speed Grip and Goodyear 3.75 x 19 Sport Rib. These tires are of special design to provide maximum roadability, and should be used exclusively for replacement. CAUTION: Use only 5.00/5.10 x 16 inner tubes with 5.10 x 16 size tires - 5.00 x 16 tube does not fit correctly. 3.75 x 19 size tire must be used on taper base rim with 3.25 x 18, 3.25 x 19 inner tube.

SERVICE

SERVICING A NEW MOTORCYCLE

PREDELIVERY

Service operations to be performed before delivery to customer are specified in the Setting Up Instructions and Important Instructions included with new vehicle.

CHECK AT FIRST 500 MILES

1. Drain oil tank through drain plug, flush with kerosene and refill with fresh oil.

2. Clean oil filter (if applicable). Clean overhead valve and tappet oil supply screen.

3. Drain transmission through drain plug and refill to level of filler opening with fresh oil. Use same grade oil used in engine.

4. Lubricate all points indicated for 2000 mile attention in the regular service intervals chart.

5. Aim headlight.

6. Inspect and service air cleaner if needed.

7. Check adjustment of chains and readjust if necessary.

8. Check lubrication of rear chain and readjust chain oiler (if provided).

9. Check wheel mounting bolts and tighten if needed. These bolts must be kept very tight.

10. Check level of solution in battery and add distilled water if needed. See that terminals are clean

and connections tight.

11. Check tightness of all cylinder head bolts and all cylinder base nuts, and tighten where necessary.

12. Check brake adjustment and hydraulic fluid level and hydraulic line connections for leakage.

13. Check tire pressure and inspect tread.

14. Check front fork bearing adjustment.

15. Clean carburetor gas strainer.

16. Clean chain housing magnetic plug (if applicable).

17. Inspect and clean spark plugs.

18. Check ignition timing and circuit breaker point gap.

19. Check all nuts, bolts and screws, and tighten any found loose.

20. Check and tighten wheel spokes.

21. Check clutch adjustment.

22. Road test.
CHECK AT FIRST 1000 MILES

1. Drain oil tank and refill with fresh oil.

2. Clean oil filter (if applicable).

3. Check level of oil in transmission and add oil if needed. Use same grade of oil used in engine.

4. Service air cleaner.

5. Check adjustment of chains and adjust if necessary.

6. Check lubrication of front chain and chaincase vacuum with gage, Part No. 96950-68.

7. Check lubrication of rear chain and readjust chain oiler (if provided).

8. Check level of solution in battery, and add distilled water if needed. See that terminals are clean and connections tight.

9. Check circuit breaker point clearance and adjust if necessary.

10. Check brake adjustment and hydraulic fluid level.

11. Check clutch adjustment.

12. Check tire pressure.

13. Road Test.

Above operations are described fully in section pertaining to particular part of motorcycle. See table of contents for location.

REGULAR SERVICE
The following chart outlines recommended Maintenance and Lubrication intervals after performance of service on a new motorcycle and the initial break-in period. Refer to Figure 1-1 when using the chart.
IMPORTANT: To prevent over-greasing, use hand grease gun on all grease fittings.
REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS CHART

REGULAR SERVICE INTERVAL	FIG. 1-1 INDEX NO.	GREASE	FIG. 1-1 INDEX NO.	OIL	FIG. 1-1 INDEX NO.	SERVICE
EVERY			7	Rear Chain (if chain	12	Air Cleaner
1,000 MILES				oiler not used)	11	Battery
					22	Rear Chain Adjust
						ment
					17	Hydraulic Brake
						Fluid
EVERY	4	Seat Post	1	Clutch Hand Lever	. 5	Oil Filter
2,000 MILES	10	Seat Bar Bearing	14	Brake Hand Lever	20	Fuel Strainer (if
	14	Front Disc Brake	3	Clutch Control Cable		used)
		Lever Shaft	15	Front Brake Cable	21	Tappet Oil Screen
	19	Rear Brake Pedal	13	Throttle Control	8	Front Chain Adjust
		Bearing		Cable		ment
	9	Front Shift Lever	9	Shift Control	22	Rear Chain Oiler
		Bearing		Joints	18	Circuit Breaker
		Foot Clutch Pedal	4	Seat Post Roller		Points
		Bearing		and Bolt		Clutch Adjustment
	23	Rear Fork Pivot				Brake Adjustment
		Bearing
EVERY	13	Throttle Control				Replace:
5,000 MILES		Spiral			2	Spark Plugs
OR 1 YEAR	18	Circuit Breaker			5	Oil Filter Element
(whichever		Cam and Advance				Time Ignition
comes first)		Unit				Switch Tires
		Speedometer and				Front and Rear Fork
		Tachometer				Bearing Adjust
						ment
					6	Check Shock Rub
						ber Bushings
WEEKLY						Check Tires
						Check Battery

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