2004 Softail Deuce Owners Manual
Softail® Maintenance Schedule. This is a sample Softail® maintenance schedule. Please check your owners manual for your specific year.
Do not use aftermarket parts and custom made front forks which can adversely affect performance and handling. Removing or altering factory installed parts can adversely affect performance and could result in death or serious injury. Do not smoke or al ow open flames or sparks when refueling or servicing the fuel system. Do not store motorcycle with gasoline in tank within the home or garage where open flames, pilot lights, sparks. Inhaling motorcycle exhaust, which contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas, could result in death or serious injury. Operate motorcycle only at moderate speed and out of traffic until you have become thoroughly familiar with its operation and handling characteristics under al conditions.
Travel at speeds appropriate for road and conditions and never travel faster than posted speed limit. Keep cargo weight concentrated close to the motorcycle and as low as possible to minimize the change in the motorcycle's center of gravity. Avoid contact with exhaust system and wear protective clothing that completely covers legs while riding.
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This Harley Davidson HD motorcycle service manual describes the service procedures for the complete bike. Follow the Maintenance Schedule recommendations to ensure that the chopper is in peak operating condition. Performing the scheduled maintenance is very important.
It compensates for the initial wear that occurs during the life of the Harley Davidson HD motorcycle. All chapters in this service manual applies to the whole motorcycle and illustrates procedures for removal & installation of components that are in detailed step-by-step fashion. Chapters start with an assembly or system illustration, diagrams, exploded parts view, quality pictures, service information and troubleshooting for the section. The subsequent pages give detailed procedures. If you don’t know the source of the trouble, go to the troubleshooting page for a list of causes and effects to determine the problem.
BLEEDING BRAKES 1.7 GENERAL 1CAUTION Direct contact of D.O.T. 5 brake fluid with eyes may cause eye irritation, swelling, and redness. Avoid eye contact. In case of eye contact flush with large amounts of water and get medical attention. Swallowing large amounts of D.O.T.
5 brake fluid may cause digestive discomfort. If swallowed, obtain medical attention.
Use in well ventilated area. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. (00144a) Check brake fluid level and condition: ● At the first scheduled service interval. ● At every 5000 mile (8000 km) service interval thereafter. ● When storing or removing the motorcycle for the season. Front brake hand lever and rear brake foot pedal must have a firm feel when brakes are applied. If not, bleed system as described.
PROCEDURE NOTE Hydraulic brake fluid bladder-type pressure equipment can be used to fill brake master cylinder through the bleeder valve. Remove master cylinder reservoir cover so that system cannot pressurize. Do not use pressure bleeding equipment when the hydraulic system is sealed with master cylinder reservoir cover and gasket in place. Remove bleeder valve cap. Install end of a length of clear plastic tubing over caliper bleeder valve; place other end in a clean container.
Stand motorcycle upright. Front brake bleeder valve-see Figure 1-14.
Rear brake bleeder valve-see Figure 1-15. 5 SILICONE BRAKE FLUID to master cylinder reservoir. Fluid level should be 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) below the gasket surface. Depress and hold brake lever/ pedal to build up hydraulic pressure. Open bleeder valve slowly about 1/2-turn counterclockwise; brake fluid will flow from bleeder valve and through tubing.
When brake lever/pedal has moved its full range of travel, close bleeder valve (clockwise). Allow brake lever/pedal to return slowly to its released position.