Harley Davidson FLH Electra Glide 1970 Owner's manual
1970
Owner’s Manual
Harley-Davidson Motor
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Co.,
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
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Welcome to the Harley-Davidson Motorcycling Family! Your new Harley-Davidson Electra-Glide motorcycle is designed
and manufactured to
understandable guide for your motorcycle's operation and care. Follow the instructions carefully for its maximum per-
formance and your personal motorcycling pleasure.
Your owner's manual contains instructions for owner care and maintenance of
of major units such
quires the attention of
facilities, experience and genuine Harley-Davidson parts necessary
'S
AL
be
the finest in its field. The instructions in this book have been prepared to provide a simple and
as
engine, transmission, etc.
a
skilled mechanic and the
a
is
provided in the Harley-Davidson Service Manual. Work of this kind re-
use
of special tools and equipment. Your Harley-Davidson dealer has the
to
properly render this valuable service.
1970
Owner's Manual
minor nature. Information covering repair
OF
TABLE
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
SAFEGUARD MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
CONTROLS
RIDING
CONTENTS
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Harley-Davidson Motor
Subsidiary
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
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4
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of
American Machine & Foundry
ENGINE
TRANSMISSION
CHASSIS
ELECTRICAL
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Harley-Davidson motorcycles are designed
and built according to our
all
standards and
Vehicle Safety Standards.
applicable Federal Motor
own
rigid safety
2
Because of
inherently one of the safest vehicles designed for use on the highway. However, any
vehicle can only be
skill
and judgement.
It must be remembered
that being a two-wheeled vehicle, it requires different
from those needed to safely operate a four-wheeled vehicle.
We urge that you consult your Harley Davidson dealer who can
cycle traffic
to your riding requirements, and who can provide literature or training in the safe operation of your motorcycle.
its
acceleration, maneuverability and ease of handling, the motorcycle
as
safe
as
the person who operates
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especially by those not familiar
laws
in your area, who has the necessary clothing, helmet, etc. best suited
it
and depends primarily upon
with
motorcycle operation
skills
and operating procedures
advise
you about the motor-
is
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In
addition to this owner's manual, a Safeguard Main-
is
tenance booklet
owner. The booklet contains your new motorcycle
Warranty, a Warranty Registration card, and
ber of tear-out service coupons.
The approved service and maintenance procedures on each
coupon and the mileage intervals have been worked out by
Harley-Davidson service personnel,
are the owner's responsibility to have taken care
provided each new Harley-Davidson
a
num-
and
cover items which
of.
Bring the coupon booklet along when you vi
mileages to have your motorcycle ins
Dealer charges for "Safeguard Maintenance" are nominal
with long, trouble-free service and
Harley -Davidson product.
Tools for owner use,
service and minor repairs,
can be purchased from your Harley-Davidson dealer.
will
protect your investment
as
recommended in this handbook for
are
supplied in a tool kit which
it
your dealer at the specified
1
ected and serviced properly.
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you
will
in
be repaid
a
quality
3
Torque
Compression Ratio FLH
...
FLH
FL
......
.....
FL
65
lb-ft
at 3,200 RPM
62 lb-ft at 3,200 RPM
...........
..........
7.25
8 to
to
1
1
Wheel Base
Overall Length.
Overall Width
Fuel Tank
Oil Tank
Transmission
Model Designation Letters.
Number of Cylinders
Type
Horsepower.
Taxable Horsepower
................
Bore
Stroke
Piston Displacement
4
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..
Total
Reserve.
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FLH.
FL
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...
61.5 in.
89.0 in.
38.5 in.
5 or 3.5 Gallons
1.2
or 1 Gallons
4 Quarts
1-1/2 Pints
E
.....
66.0
57.0
3-7/16 in.
3-31/32 in.
73.66 cu. in. (1207 cc)
FLP
45 Degree V Type
HP
at
HP
at
(US)
(U.S.)
(U.S.)
(U.S.)
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FLH
5600 RPM
5200 RPM
9.44
(87.3mm)
(100.8mm)
SERIAL
The serial
son are stamped
crankcase and frame steering head. Always give
these numbers when ordering parts or making any
inquiry about your motorcycle.
Circuit Breaker Point
Dwell
Spark Plugs..
Spark Timing
2
Type
Speeds
(V.I.N.)
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...
Heat range for average use
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T
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....
Foot Shift.
Hand Shift
(Optional) 3 Forward
NU
numbers of your Harley-David-
on
the right side
ION
SYS
....
Size..
Gap.
.....
(Automatic Advance) 35" B.T.C.
S
of
Gap
....
90"
at
..........
,025 to .030 in.
Retard 5" B.T.C.
Constant Mesh
........
........
and
the engine
,018 in.
1500 RPM
14 mm
. .
No.
3-4
4 Forward
4
Forward
1
Reverse
s
Tail
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Lamp
Oil
Filter
Carburetor Air Cleaner
Hydrau
I
ic
Fork
Safety Guard
Brake
Master Cylinder
8.
Ignition Circuit Breaker Cover
9.
Oil
Pump and Pressure Switch
10.
Starter Motor and Relay
11.
Transmission
12.
Battery
13.
Hydraulic Shock Absorber
Oil
Filler
Plug
FIGURE
1.
RIGHT
SIDE
VIEW
3.
Carburetor
4.
Gas
C
TankVa
7
1,
2
3
1.
Clutch Hand Lever
2.
Horn Button
3.
Grip
4.
Instrument Panel Signal
Lights
5.
Foot Gear Shift Lever
6.
Left Foot Board
7.
Gas Tank Cap
8.
Starter Button
9.
Front Brake Hand Lever
10.
Throttle Control Grip
11.
Speedometer
12.
Ignition-Light Switch
13.
Rear Hydraulic Brake
Foot Lever
14.
Right Foot Board
15.
Right Footrest
(2)
8
E
3.
TOP
VIEW
position. Turning the unmarked handle to vertical
position turns on main gasoline supply; turning
"RESERVE" handle to vertical position turns on
reserve supply. Valve should always be closed when
is
engine
or
other anti-knock gasoline.
not running.
Use
"Premium Grade" (Ethyl)
The gasoline supply valve
left
on the
ure
4)
and the other
is
shut off when both handles are in horizontal
FIGURE
side under the gas tank. The valve (fig-
has
two
handles; one
is
unmarked. Gasoline to carburetor
4.
GASOLINE SUPPLY VALVE
(4,
figure
is
marked "RESERVE"
2)
is
located
..
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itc
The ignition-light switch (figure
instrument panel.
key to lock
or
the key inserted
FIGURE
5.
Lift lock cover and use switch
unlock.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
It
is
not necessary to keep
in
the lock to operate this switch
5)
is
locatedon the
9
after
it
has been unlocked. The center position of
the switch
is
the off position for both lights and
ignition. The right (counter-clockwise) of center
position
(clockwise) position
second
The switch can be locked only in the
is
for parking lights only; the
is
for ignition only and the
left
position, for ignition and running lights.
off
and the park
first
left
positions. Remember that lighting the headlamp
is
when the engine
on. The headlamp upper and lower beams
trolled by
a
handlebar. High beam indicator lamp (figure
cates upper beam. Make
that
it
can easily be replaced in case of loss.
Throttle Control Grip
Turn throttle control grip
close throttle; turn
not running also turns the ignition
toggle switch
(2,
figure
a
record of key number
(10,
figure
it
inward to open throttle.
2)
3)
are
con-
on the left
5)
indi-
so
outward to
Clutch
The clutch foot pedal
where
foot. The clutch
Foot
Pedal
is
located on the
it
may be conveniently operated by the
is
engaged when the toe
and released when the heel
Hand
Gear Shift lever
The hand gear shift lever
on the
plainly marked
10
left
side and the various positions are
on
shifter gate. This lever must
is
down.
(figure
6)
left
is
is
side
left
down
located
FIGURE
6.
HAND
SHIFT
be
at
neutral
(N)
and the clutch engaged when starting the engine. FULLY RELEASE THE CLUTCH
BEFORE SHIFTING. To shift gears, move upper
or
end of lever forward
rearward. This moves
lower portion of lever in opposite direction against
are
stops in gate where gear positions
VBfC
The clutch hand lever
the left handle bar where
(1,
figure
it
3)
can be conveniently
operated with the left hand. The clutch
marked.
is
located on
is
released
by squeezing the control lever toward the handle
bar. The clutch
control lever to
The foot gear
the
on
left
operated by
the
way down (full stroke)
into the next lower gear;
is
engaged by slowly releasing the
its
extended position.
shift
lever
side where
the
left foot. Pushing foot lever
(5,
figure
it
may be conveniently
shifts
transmission
lifting foot lever
3)
is
located
all
all
the
way up [full stroke) shifts transmission into the
next higher gear. The operator must release foot
it
lever after each gear change to allow
to
its
central position before another gear change
or
can be attempted
Neutral position
gears, and
is
indicated by center light (figure
made.
is
between
first
(low) and second
the instrument panel when ignition-light switch
turned on. First gear
is
the
last
to return
5)
on
is
gear position
obtained by pushing foot lever full strokes down-
ward.
foot lever one
To shift from
half
first
gear to neutral,
of its full stroke. The
lift
shift
to neutral can also be made from second gear
half
its
by pushing foot lever downward one
full
stroke.
With
the motorcycle standing
not running,
it usually
will
the motorcycle backward
clutch fully disengaged while maintaining
the
foot
pressure on
shift
still
and the engine
be necessary to move
or
forward with the
a
slight
lever before
a
shift
from one gear to +other can be made. Even
with
the engine running, clutch disengaged and
it
the motorcycle standing still,
shift
to
gears because transmission gears are
may be difficult
not turning and shifting parts are not lined up
to permit engagement. When this happens, do not
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under any circumstances force the shift by t'roughing" the foot lever; the results of such abuse
will
be
a
damaged or broken shift mechanism.
as
Either roll the motorcycle
if
or,
the engine
is
running, engage the clutch
indicated above
very slightly and at the same time apply light
pressure to the foot lever to make the shift.
Both these procedures
set
the transmission gears
in motion and permit the shift to be made easily.
r
The starter button
right handlebar. With ignition
(8,
figure
3)
is
located on the
ON
and transmission
in neutral, push button to operate starting motor.
ci
S
The brake foot pedal
hand side operates the
while a convenient hand lever
the front wheel mechanical
The steering lock
left
side of the lower front fork bracket. Turning
left
fork to the
steering head.
aligns hole in bracket with hole in
A
(13,
(14,
figure
rear
wheel hydraulic brake
brake.
figure
(9,
2)
3)
on the right
figure
is
located
3)
padlock can be used to lock the
fork in this position.
12
operates
on
the
Steering damper
head. Turn steering damper adjusting
is
located directly over steering
knob
clockwise to apply dampening action and counterclockwise to reduce dampening action.
For
solo riding,
apply steering damper only when operating under
conditions where some degree of dampening stabi-
lizes
tageous to keep the damper set
steering. Sidecar users will find
a
little
it
advan-
snug at
all times.
The horn
3)
on the
is
operated by the horn button
left
handlebar. Tone can be set
(2,
as
desired
figure
by turning the adjusting screw back of horn.
655
The oil pressure signal light
strument panel (figure
Light
will
go on when the ignition-light switch
5)
is
located on the in-
and
is
marked
OIL.
is
turned on before starting the engine. After the engine has started, light should go off except
it
may
flicker on and off at very slow idling speeds.
turns to the
tank,
stop the engine at once and do
not drive farther until the trouble
and the necessary repairs
are
QP
made.
is
located
A
the oil.
y
signal switch,
ck the oil supply
if
oil supply
is
normal and the light
not go out, lo oil tank and see
the oil return from the outlet
the oil return e engine
If
it
is
returnin there
grounded
first,
still
is
running.
is
some circu-
or
Then,
does
if
of
lation, and you may drive slowly to the nearest
Harley-Davidson dealer to have the oiling system
as
checked and serviced,
needed.
If
no oil re-
This type fork
for sidecar service. The forks are pivoted
is
used on motorcycles intended
so
that
the wheel can be adjusted forward for less trail
or
(in sidecar service),
justed rearward for more
this
Normally,
as
shipped from the factory, and must be read-
fork
justed for sidecar service
1.
Raise
is
is
with
front end of motorcycle
free. Underneath fork head lower bracket
a
large bolt with castellated nut locked
a
cotter pin. This bolt fastens lower
the wheel can be ad-
trail
(in solo service).
is
adjusted for solo service
as
follows:
so
front wheel
fork bracket to fork stem bracket which has
a slotted hole for the bolt. Remove cotter
far
pin from nut and back off nut
so
that
lock plates underneath bolt head and
enough
bolt nut can be disengaged from slots in
each side of fork bracket. Now grasp front
13
wheel and pull fork sides forward
as
far
as
elongated holes in bracket will permit. Reengage lock plates in elongated holes with
plate engaging to the front. Securely tighten
nut and insert cotter pin.
2.
Re-aim headlamp after fork
(See page
3.
For solo service, when sidecar
52.)
is
readjusted.
is
removed,
move fork back by reversing above procedure.
t
The rear shock absorber springs can be adjusted
ta
three positions for the weight the motorcycle
is
to carry. The average weight solo
use the extended spring position
(off
rider
cam).
would
A
heavy solo rider might require the position with
springs slightly compressed (first cam step);
seat
buddy
riders require the fully compressed
spring position (second cam step).
To
adjust the rear shock absorber springs, turn
cam
cushion spring adjusting
(figure
7)
to desired
position with spanner wrench. Both cushion spring
adjusting cams must be adjusted to the same
position. When returning to off cam position, cams
A
should be backed off in opposite direction.
is
ner wrench for this purpose
available from
span-
your Harley-DaTidson dealer.
EAR
SHOCK
SPRING ADJUSTMENT
ABSORBER
14
IMPORTANT
If
you are not familiar with operating the
motorcycle, read paragraphs on "SAFETY"
(page
2)
and
"CONTROLS"
(page
9)
before
riding this motorcycle.
irst
5
es
The sound design, quality materials, and workman-
that
is
ship
will
give you high performance rightfromthe
However, for the
built into your new Harley-Davidson
start.
first
few hundered miles, to wear-
in critical parts, observe the few simple driving
will
rules below. This
guarantee future performance
and durability.
1.
During the
45
miles per hour.
2.
Up to
first
50
miles, keep the speedbelow
500
miles, vary the speed, avoiding any
steady speed for long distances. Any speed up
to the maximum legal limit
is
permissible
for short distances.
3.
Avoid
fast
starts
at
wide open throttle and
over-speeding engine in lower gears. Drive
slowly until engine warms up.
ing
lns~ruct~~ns
IMPORTANT
Use recommen ation to predominating temperatures. See engine lubrication, page
24.
When starting the engine determine thatthe motor-
cycle
is
in neutral and
that
the clutch
is
fully
engaged.
is
The carburetor choke control knob
the
left
side
under the gas tankon
To
start a cold engine, move the knob outward to
of the motorcycle.
located just
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the fully closed (choke) position; with throttle
to
1/4
open, turn ignition switch on and operate
the
starter.
To
start
a
warm
or
hot engine move choke knob out-
1/2
ward to
turn on ignition switch and operate the
soon
as
enough to keep
ready to
warms up and misfires, because of the over-rich
mixture, gradually open choke by moving choke knob
inward.
choke knob should be all the way in.
When the engine does not
revolutions
but engine does not
cause ,of an over-rich (flooded) condition.
This
the engine
turn ignition on and operate
choke and throttle wide open.
closed position,
the engine
set
the motorcycle in motion.
After
the engine has thoroughly warmedup,
is
especially true of a hot engine.
is
starts,
it
running while warming up
or
if
one cylinder
flooded, open choke
set
throttle
open throttle just
As
start
after afew
fires
start,
it
is
usually be-
all
starter
starter.
the engine
weakly
the way,
1/4
or
1/8
open,
As
far
until
If
with
Start the engine, fully release the clutch, shift
into
first
desired speed
the clutch,
shift into second and again engage clutch. Shift
in like manner for third and fourth gears.
DO
NOT SHIFT GEARS WITHOUT FULLY DIS-
ENGAGING THE CLUTCH.
When the motorcycle
is
shift from "third" to "second" until speed
is
from "second" to
duced to below
gears when speeds
in
Stopping the Engine
and slowly engage the clutch.
is
attained in
lift
the foot lever
desired to shift to lower gears, do not
reduced to
20
mph
"first"
10
damage to the transmission.
first,
fully disengage
all
the way up to
is
in motion and it
or
less;
do
not shift
until speed
mph. Shifting to lower
are
too high may result
is
re-
After
Operation
With motorcycle standing (engine stopped) proceed
as
follows to get under way. Determine that trans-
is
mission
16
in neutral and clutch
is
fully engaged.
Stop the engine by turning off the ignition switch.
If
the engine should be stalled
other way than with the switch, turn off the switch
at
once to prevent battery discharge through the
circuit breaker points.
or
stopped in any
5
To prevent possible vapor lock with a hot engine
start
in very warm weather,
and leave
richer mixture and cool carburetor. Develop the
habit
instant when running
additional lubrication to pistons and cylinders and
helps cooling.
Do not idle engine unnecessarily with motorcycle
standing.
is
thoroughly warmed up to avoid possible damage
to pistons, rings, and other parts before oil
enough to circulate freely.
An
speed, particularly in sidecar service, must be
given closer than ordinary attention to avoid over-
heating and possible consequent damage. Have the
engine checked regularly and keep
Valve seating and good compression
larly important. The carburetor intermediate speed
needle should be adjusted moderately rich rather
than lean.
suit type of service. This applies particularly to
motorcycle equipped with windshield and splash
shields-or lap apron.
at
half choke for a few blocks to provide
of
frequently snapping the throttle shut for
at
In
cold weather
engine which has run long distances
Use
correct heat range spark plugs to
engine
high speed. This draws
run
engine slowly until
at
half choke
is
at
it
well tuned.
are
particu-
an
it
warm
high
The spark plugs originally installed in the engine
are of the proper heat range for most normal operating conditions. However, more severe than average
or
service
plug
of
in the case of very severe
case
When plugs need to be replaced, get them from
your Harley-Davidson dealer. He can supply you
with the type of plug
ments. Experimenting with plugs of unproven quality
and suitability
loc~ting Operating Troubles
The following check
their probable causes will be helpful in keeping
your motorcycle in good operating condition. Remember that more than one of these conditions
may be causing the trouble and
carefully checked.
df
engine
1.
Spark plugs in bad condition
a
gap
2.
Circuit breaker points out of adiustment
need
very light service may call for a spark
adifferent heat range to prevent overheating,
of very light service.
best
is
inviting trouble.
list
starts
hard
or
runs unevenly
service
suited to your require-
of
operating troubles and
orfouling in the
all
or
have improper
-
of
cleaning.
should
or
misses:
or
be
in
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Condenser connection loose.
3.
Battery nearly discharged.
4.
Loose wire connection
5.
at
minals or
Water or dirt
6.
Gasline tank cap vent plugged
7,
vent line closed
Carburetor not adjusted correctly.
a.
Engine and transmission oil too heavy (winter
9.
operation).
df
cranking motor does not operate:
1.
Ignition switch
2.
Starter button or relay defective.
3.
Discharged battery, or loose or corroded cable
connections (solenoid chatters).
4.
Starter control circuit wiring defective.
/
dIf
engine turns over but does not
Gasoline tank empty, valve shut off or gaso-
1.
line line clogged.
Fouled spark plugs or shorted spark plug
2.
wires.
Circuit breaker points
3.
Loose wire connection at coil or circuit
4.
breaker
coil or circuit breaker.
in
fuel system and carburetor.
off
is
not on.
.
at
one of battery ter-
or
carburetor
restricting fuel flow.
start:
badly
out
of
adjustment.
5.
Sticking valves or tappets set too tight.
.
Engine flooded
a
spark plug fouls repeatedly:
1.
Too
cold a plug for the kind of service.
2.
Piston rings badly worn or
engine pre-ignites:
1.
Excessive carbon on piston head or in com-
bustion chamber.
2.
Too
hot a spark plug for the kind of service.
3.
Defective spark piugs.
/
If engine overheats:
1.
Insufficient oil supply or oil not circulating.
2.
Carburetor high speed adjustment too lean.
3.
Ignition timing too late,
df
engine detonates:
1.
Unsuitable fuel (octane rating too low).
2.
Heavy deposit of carbon on piston and in com-
bustion chamber.
3.
Defective spark plug or of wrong heat range.
4.
Ignition timing too early.
f
oil does not return to oil tank:
1.
Oil tank empty.
2.
Oil pump not functioning.
as
a
result of overchoking.
in
bad condition.
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