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DET
AILED MAINTENANCE PR
OCEDURES
Several points or systems on your American IronHorse motorcycle need to be lubricated or oiled at scheduled
inspections and maintenance intervals or earlier if so indicated by system operation.
Some of these points are discussed in detail elsewhere in this manual. A summary is provided here, briefly
noting those discussed in more detail elsewhere in this manual and indicating additional points or systems. (See
Section 1-3 for indications of various point systems addressed in this section.)
1.
Engine oil – See Section 4-2.
2.
Oil filter – See Section 4-3.
3.
Transmission fluid – See Section 4-4.
4.
The following levers and cables should be inspected and lubricated as needed at recommended inspections
and maintenance intervals or sooner if system operation indicates.
• Clutch control cable, lever and throttle control cable (Figures
2
,
7 . 4 ,
and
9 2
)
• Front brake hand lever
5.
Lubricate mechanical kickstand with white lithium grease or anti-seize (Figure
1 2
). Do not overlubricate as
it will contribute to possible dirt and grime build-up on the mechanism.
6.
The following bearings should be repacked with fresh grease at least at 10,000-mile intervals or 12 months,
whichever occurs first: steering head bearings and front and rear wheel bearings, except for sealed-ball
bearings as noted previously.
7.
Lubricate handlebar throttle grip mechanism with new, fine grain graphite powder at least annually or sooner
if operation of mechanism indicates.
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