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2005 OWNER’S MANUAL

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MAJOR COMPONENTS 2.3

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Proper break-in is critical in
the first 3000 miles. In this

break-in period internal engine components will

“seat” or mate to one another. These factors will deter-
mine engine longevity.

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PRIMARY DRIVE:

The primary drive delivers power from

the engine to the transmission.
The primary drive on your Dog
Big Dog Motorcycle is composed
of a double row drive chain run
ning from the crankshaft sprock-
et inside the primary drive case.

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TRANSMISSION:

The transmission delivers the power

it receives from the engine to the
rear wheel via the final drive belt.
The transmission also allows the
engine to operate within its
limitations under varying speeds
and conditions. Proper gear

selection while riding will enhance your enjoyment, safety
and help to ensure longevity of your engine.

FINAL DRIVE:

The final drive is the last link in the power

train and connects the transmis
sion to the rear wheel. Big Dog
Motorcycles utilizes a durable
synthetic belt for the final drive
which gives a quieter, smoother
ride.

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MANUAL, MULTI-PLATE CLUTCH:

The purpose of

the clutch is to engage and disengage the flow of power
from the engine to the transmission.  A multi-plate clutch
assembly is attached to the transmission input shaft.  The
outer basket of the clutch includes an integral drive
sprocket driven by the double row primary chain, and a
ring gear for the electric starter motors’ pinion gear to
engage to start the engine.  The clutch is manually operated
through a lever mounted on the left side handlebar.

An improperly adjusted
clutch cable can cause

clutch plates to overheat and/or warp.

Clutch repairs and adjust-
ments are a serious mat-

ter and should only be performed by an Autho-

rized Big Dog Motorcycles Dealer or Service Center.

CLUTCH ADJUSTMENTS:

Maintaining the proper

tension on the clutch cable is critical to the longevity of
your motorcycles clutch.

If the clutch cable is too
tight, the clutch plates will

not fully engage. This causes the clutch to slip.

If the clutch cable has too much slack the clutch will not
completely release. This may cause hard shifting, vehicle
creep, overheating and warping of the clutch plates and
may make finding neutral difficult.

2005 OWNER’S MANUAL

[

MAJOR COMPONENTS 2.3

]

Proper break-in is critical in
the first 3000 miles. In this

break-in period internal engine components will

“seat” or mate to one another. These factors will deter-
mine engine longevity.

12345678901234567890

PRIMARY DRIVE:

The primary drive delivers power from

the engine to the transmission.
The primary drive on your Dog
Big Dog Motorcycle is composed
of a double row drive chain run
ning from the crankshaft sprock-
et inside the primary drive case.

123456789012345678901

TRANSMISSION:

The transmission delivers the power

it receives from the engine to the
rear wheel via the final drive belt.
The transmission also allows the
engine to operate within its
limitations under varying speeds
and conditions. Proper gear

selection while riding will enhance your enjoyment, safety
and help to ensure longevity of your engine.

FINAL DRIVE:

The final drive is the last link in the power

train and connects the transmis
sion to the rear wheel. Big Dog
Motorcycles utilizes a durable
synthetic belt for the final drive
which gives a quieter, smoother
ride.

12345678901234567890