Harley Service Repair Manual: Sportster Dyna Softail Touring

Harley Davidson Repair Manuals

Harley Davidson repair manuals are motorcycle repair manuals that focus mainly on “do-it-yourself mechanics” but are adequate for use by technicians with advanced knowledge. A repair manual is often referred to as a service manual, and vice versa. 

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Technically, a Harley Davidson repair manual is a non-OEM or aftermarket product specifically designed for the do-it-yourself person, but often used by professional or experienced mechanics. 

The main difference between a repair manual and a service manual is the process of explaining the repair procedures. A repair manual generally goes into more extensive detail of the repair. This helps the inexperienced user of the manual with easy-to-follow instructions that guide the mechanic efficiently and safely during the motorcycle maintenance or repair. This high level of detail sets repair manuals apart from its factory service manual counterparts. 

In terms of knowledge provided, repair manuals and service manuals cover the same information. For example, both manuals detail complete safety, part removal, disassembly, assembly and installation operations. Both types of manuals also cover complete specifications [torque specifications, vehicle specs, etc], as well as troubleshooting guides to help the mechanic pinpoint symptoms and the process for remedy.

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Harley Davidson Service Manuals

A Harley service manual is an OEM manual or factory service manual. These manuals are mainly designed for professional technicians possessing basic or advanced knowledge in mechanical or electrical concepts. 

While this type of manual is mainly published for professional repair technicians, the level of detail is generally enough for most inexperienced backyard mechanics — especially when performing basic maintenance or repair.

Harley Davidson Owners’ Workshop Manuals

There’s very little difference, if any, between a Harley repair manual and a Harley Owners’ workshop manual. The term “owners’ workshop manual” became a popularized word by aftermarket publisher manuals. 

Some mechanics complain that an aftermarket motorcycle repair manual lacks the level of detail found in a factory manual, personally speaking, I'd agree just a little. However, both aftermarket and factory service manuals generally cover the same details, just slightly differently. 

Other terms [although not always technically correct] used to describe a service manual, repair manual or workshop manual, include: 

• Users guide
• Shop manual
• Owner’s manual
• Instruction manual
• Reference booklet

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Aftermarket manuals are characterized as a thick paperback, usually held together by glue rather than staples or stitches. These types of manuals are only available through direct store or online purchase. 

A download manual means; to receive a digital book to a local system from a remote system. Examples of a remote system might include a web server, email server or other similar systems. A downloadable Harley manual is a manual that’s offered for downloading instantly. This means that anyone with computer can download a owner’s manual, repair manual or service manual in just seconds. 

There are several advantages to downloading a Harley Davidson manual. Firstly, a download manual contains the exact information found in a paperback manual. Secondly, the mechanic can download the digital book instantly. This allows the mechanic to obtain the information needed to repair the Harley motorcycle immediately. 

Moreover, it’s more cost effective to download a manual. For example, an aftermarket paperback repair manual typically cost $45.45 in stores, other paperback repair manual retails for $51.95 or more, while a download repair manual averages $14.99. some aftermarket publishers do offer an online Harley repair manual at a cost of $41.56.

So what do you get when you download Harley manuals? In most cases, a downloadable Harley Davidson repair manual is either a repair manual or a factory service manual, and usually advertised as both. The digitally delivered book, which is often in high definition, appears on the computer just like any book you’d buy in a store.

Example image of a Harley download service manual

Harley Download Manual Format and Usability 

Downloadable Harley manuals are usually electronically delivered in a portable document format (PDF). These Harley PDF files encapsulate a complete description of a fixed-layout flat document, including graphics, text, fonts and other needed information to display. 

Harley PDF download manuals are very user friendly. Most PDF manuals contain bookmarks to the left of the manual for quick and easy navigation. A Harley PDF service manual is generally bookmarked as follows:

• Manual overview
• Table of contents
• Maintenance
• Lubrication, maintenance & tune-up
• Engine
• Clutch & Primary drive
• Transmission
• Exhaust 
• Fuel system [carburetor or electronic fuel injection]
• Wheels hubs & tires
• Rear suspension
• Front suspension & steering
• Brakes
• Body
• Wiring diagrams
• Index

Example image of 2012 Harley Davidson Softail PDF download

Within each bookmark is usually a series of sub-bookmarks. For example, the maintenance bookmark might contains sub chapters such as fastener torque values, fuel and oil, maintenance schedules and maintenance procedures such as oil changes, bulb replacement, etc. An engine chapter bookmark would contain sub-chapters that cover engine overhaul, rebuild, repair, etc.

Harley Owner’s Manual

A Harley Davidson owner’s manual [also called a Harley instruction manual] is an instructions book that’s supplied to inform the owner of various aspects such as:

• Extensive safety instructions and warnings against performing operations that no intelligent person would normally consider doing. 
• Setup instructions for electronics that keep track of time or maintain a users accessible state.
• Normal operating [starting, driving or care] instructions.
• Programming instructions for microprocessor controlled products.
• Troubleshooting instructions for when the motorcycle does not operate as expected.
• Maintenance instructions.
• Motorcycle technical specifications [not to be confused with torque specs and such].
• Fault code meanings [sometimes].
• Warranty information.

NOTE: Service manuals, repair manuals and workshop manuals, including downloadable versions, often contain the same information as the owners manuals. Therefore, when buying a manual, it’s best to buy a service manual or repair manual or both. 

Generally, the only disadvantage to a Harley Davidson download manual is availability. You can obtain a download version for almost every make, model and year Harley motorcycle, except the newest years, such as 2014 models. 

DOWNLOADABLE MANUALS

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Engine Troubleshooting

General Information

          The following engine troubleshooting information is a check list of operating troubles and there possible causes. Its possible more than one of the listed problems may exist. Make sure you thoroughly check each area before determining a problem has been solved. Refer to the exact service manual published for your year and model for more help.

Engine

The starter motor is not operating or cranking over the engine

• The ignition is not switched to the ON position.
• Engine running switch is in the OFF position.
• Battery is discharged, corroded or loose battery connections.
• Faulty solenoid, circuit or starter control circuit. 
• Electric starter shaft pinion gear is not connecting/engaging.

Engine cranks but will not start

• Fuel supply valve is in the OFF position or gasoline tank is empty.
• Spark plugs damaged or fouled.
• Motor is flooded with fuel due to over using enrichener (if equipped).
• Vacuum hose leading to automatic fuel supply valve has been detached, pinched or is leaking.
• Battery is discharged or the terminals connections are corroded, broken or loose.
• Motor lubricant too heavy (see winter operation in your service manual).
• Spark plug wires are attached to the wrong spark plugs, spark plug cables are shorting, worn or loose.
• High tension wire connecting to coil is loose or loose wire at battery, ECM or ignition control module and plug. 
• Ignition timing is not set properly due to faulty coil, ECM, sensors or ignition control module.
• Fuel filter or fuel valve damaged or clogged.
• Incorrect length pushrod or damage, stuck valve.
• Missing spacer on cam or the cam primary gear key sheared.

Engine is hard to start

• Incorrect spark plug gap, spark plugs are in bad condition or damaged.
• Spark plug wires are faulty.
• Battery is dead or almost discharged.
• Loose wire connection at ECM, battery post, coil or the plug between the ignition control module and ECM.
• The throttle controls are not properly adjusted. 
• Water contamination, dirt or debris in the carburetor or fuel system.
• Air intake leak.
• Vapor valve blocked, fuel line kinked or closed off, fuel flow restriction or gasoline tank vent hose plugged.
• Enrichener valve not working (if equipped).
• Engine lubricant to heavy.
• Ignition system not working correctly (possible faulty sensor).
• Ignition system failure.
• Sticking valves.

Engine starts but misses or runs irregular

• Spark plugs partially fouled or in poor condition.
• Spark plug wires are in poor condition or leaking.
• Spark plug gapped incorrectly (to close or wide of a gap).
• Failure of a sensor, module or ignition coil.
• Battery dead or almost discharged.
• Defective wire or loose wire harness connection leading to battery, defective coil or plug between the module and ignition sensor.
• Wire insulation damaged causing intermittent short circuit.
• Water contamination, dirt or debris in fuel filter or gas system.
• Water, dirt or debris in carburetor.
• Gas tank vent system clogged.
• Vent line on carburetor is blocked off.
• Misadjusted throttle controls.
• Air leak at location of air cleaner or intake manifold.
• Carburetor faulty or damaged.
• Fuel injectors blocked or dirty.
• Loose connection or corroded at ECM or ignition system. 
• Map sensor (Manifold Absolute Pressure) failure, CKP (Crank Position) sensor failure. 
• Valve timing is incorrect.
• Valve springs damaged or weak.
• Exhaust or intake valve broken or damaged. 

Spark plugs repeatedly fail

• Enricher left running to long or fuel mixture is rich.
• Wrong spark plug type (heat range, brand etc).
• Broken or worn piston rings.
• Excessively worn valve seals or guides.

Engine knocks or pings from detonation or pre-ignition

• Gasoline octane rating is insufficient. 
• Spark plugs faulty.
• Wrong type of spark plug.
• Excessive buildup of carbon deposits in combustion chamber, head or on pistons.
• Ignition timing is to far advanced as a result of a faulty sensor input such as CKP or MAP.

Engine is overheating

• Inadequate supply of oil or not circulating sufficiently. 
• Inadequate flow of air over the engine.
• Excessive buildup of carbon deposits.
• Ignition timing is to far retarded as a result of sensors such as CKP or MAP.
• Valve is leaking.

Valve Train Noise

• Insufficient oil pressure, oil pressure low due to faulty oil feed pump or passages are blocked.
• Hydraulic lifters are faulty.
• Push rod bent or broken.
• Incorrect length of push rod.
• Valve guide sticking.

Excessive Engine Vibration

• Engine mounts or transmission mounts loose or broken.
• Upper motor mount bracket broken or loose.
• Ignition timing is to far advanced as a result of faulty CKP, MAP sensor or engine needs tune-up.
• Internal engine damage.
• Motor counter-balancer out of time.

Check Engine Light On

• Trouble code detected, refer to the exact year and model in your motorcycle repair manual. 

1959-1985 SPORTSTER MANUALS

Harley Davidson H Sportster 1959-1969, CH Sportster 1959-1969, XLCH Sportster 1970-1980, XLH Sportster 1970-1972 & 1978-1985, XLCR Sportster 1977-1978, XLX Sportster 1983-1985, XLS Sportster 1980-1985, XL Sportster 1973-1977

1985-2003 SPORTSTER MANUALS

Harley Davidson XLH883 1986-2003, XLH 883 C Custom 1999-2003, XLH883 D Deluxe 1986-1995, XLH 883 H Hugger 1987-2003, Sportster XL883R 2002-2003, XL1200 C Custom 1996-2003, XLH 1100 1986-1987, XLH1200 1988-2003

Years covered: 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003

2004-2013 SPORTSTER MANUALS

Harley Davidson Sportster XL883 2004-2009, XL883C Custom 2004-1010, Sportster XL883L Super Low 2004-2013, XL883N Iron 2009-2013, XL883R Roadster 2004-2012, XL1200C Custom 2004-2012, XL1200L Super Low, 2005-2011, XL 1200N Nightster 2007-2012, Sportster XL1200R Roadster 2004-2009, XL1200V 72 2010-2013, XL1200X 48 2010-2013

Years covered: 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

1984-1999 FLS FXS EVOLUTION EVO SOFTAIL MANUALS

Harley Davidson models covered: FLST Heritage Softail FLSTC Heritage Classic Softail, FLSTF Fat Boy, FLSTN Heritage Special Nostalgia Softail, FLSTS Heritage Springer Softail, FXST Softail, FXSTB Night Train, FXSTC Softail, FXSTF Springer Softail, FXSTS Springer Softail, FXSTSB Softail Bad Boy

2000-2009 FLS, FXS FXC SOFTAIL MANUALS

Harley Davidson FLSTI/FLST Heritage Softail 2006, FLSTC/FLSTCI Heritage Softail Classic 2006-2009, FLSTCI Shrine 2006, FLSTC Shrine 2007-2008, FXSTS/FXSTSI Springer Softail 2006, FXSTB, FXSTBI Night Train 2006-2009, FXSTSSE Screamin' Eagle Softail Springer 2007, FXSTSSE2 Screamin' Eagle Softail Springer 2008, FXSTSSE3, Screamin' Eagle Softail Springer 2009, FLSTFI Shrine 2006, FLSTF Shrine 2007-2009, FXSTC Softail Custom 2007-2008, FLSTFSE2 Screamin' Eagle Fat Boy 2006, FLSTF/FLSTFI Fat Boy 2006-2009, FXST/FXSTI Softail Standard 2006-2009, FLSTN/FLSTNI Softail Deluxe 2006-2009, FLSTSC/FLSTSCI Softail Springer Classic 2006-2007, FXSTD/FXSTDI Softail Deuce 2006-2007, FLSTB Softail Cross Bones 2008-2009, FXCW Softail Rocker 2008-2009, FXCWC Softail Rocker Custom 2008-2009, FXSTC Softail Custom 2007-2008, FLSTFSE2 Screamin' Eagle Fat Boy 2006

2001-2010 FXD DYNA MANUALS

Harley Davidson FXD Dyna Super Glide 2001-2010, FXDFSE CVO Dyna Fat Bob 2009, FXDFSE2 CVO Dyna Fat Bob 2010, FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom 2002-2011, FXD35 35th Anniversary Super Glide 2006, FXDB Street Bob 2003-2011, FXDF Fat Bob 2004-2011, FXDL Dyna Low Rider 2005-2009, 2010-2011 HDI, FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide 2006-2008, 2010-2011, FXDSE Screamin' Eagle Dyna 2007, FXDSE2 Screamin' Eagle Dyna 2008

2001-2009 Touring FLH/FLT MANUALS

FLHT Electra Glide Standard 2003-2009 FLHTCI Electra Glide Standard 2006, FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide 2002-2009, FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide 2006, FLHTI Electra Glide Standard 2006, FLHTC Electra Glide Classic 2004-2009, FLHTCUSE4 Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide 2009, FLHR Road King 2001-2009, FLHTCUSE Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide 2006, FLHTCUSE2 Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide 2007, FLHTCUSE3 Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide 2008, FLHRI Road King 2006, FLHRC Road King Classic 2007-2009, FLHRCI Road King Classic 2006, FLTR Road Glide 2002-2009 FLHRS Road King Custom 2006-2007, FLHRSI Road King Custom 2006 FLTRI Road Glide 2006, FLTRSE3 Screamin Eagle Road Glide 2009, FLHRSE3 Screamin Eagle Road King 2007, FLHRSE4 Screamin Eagle Road King 2008, FLHX Street Glide 2001-2009, FLHXI Street Glide 2006