2.2 General

GENERAL                                                                                                                       2.2

SERVICING A MOTORCYCLE                                               2.    Verify that motorcycle is level.

                            A WARNING                                3.    Secure with tie-downs.

Perform the service and maintenance operations as
indicated in the regular service interval table. Lack of
                                                                     Lifting Motorcycle
regular maintenance at the recommended intervals can                                                NOTE
affect the safe operation of your motorcycle, which could            •    See Figure 2-1. When lifting motorcycle from underneath,
result in death or serious injury. (00010a)                               always lift directly below crankshaft centerline with wood
                                                                          between motorcycle and lift.
Perform necessary set-up tasks before customer delivery. See         • Always support a motorcycle that is being serviced with
applicable model year predelivery and set-up instructions.                blocks or stands.
The performance of new motorcycle initial service is required
to keep warranty in force and to verify proper emissions             1.    Remove skid plate. See SKID PLATE (Page 3-92).
systems operation. See General (Page 2-3).
                                                                     2.    Place a fat jack with block of wood below crankshaft
Inspect motorcycle regularly for additional maintenance needs.
                                                                           centerline.
Routinely check components between regular maintenance
intervals. Always inspect motorcycle after periods of storage              Special Tool: FAT JACK (HD-45968)
before riding.
                                                                     3.    Raise motorcycle to allow servicing.
Perform all of the checks in the PRE-RIDING CHECKLIST in
the owner's manual following any service procedure. Operate
the motorcycle to perform any final check or adjustments. If all
is correct, the vehicle is ready to return to the customer.

SECURE THE MOTORCYCLE FOR SERVICE

     PART NUMBER                     TOOLNAME
I                     I
                          FAT JACK

                            A WARNING
Be sure to check capacity rating and condition of hoists,
slings, chains and cables before use. Exceeding capacity
ratings or using lifting devices that are in poor condition
can lead to an accident, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00466c)

Always use blocking or proper stands to support motorcycle.

Set Motorcycle Upright
                                                                                    Figure 2-1. Crankshaft Centerline
1.    Place motorcycle upright on a level surface or suitable lift
      if available.

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