Dealer or Service Center.
IGNITION TIMING:
The engine in your motorcycle
has been designed to provide maximum engine
performance. Ignition timing is electronically controlled
and is not user adjustable. If you experience trouble you
suspect is timing, see your Authorized Dealer or Service
Center. At every service interval, your Authorized Dealer
or Service Center will download the ignition, record the
settings and rev limit “hits”. This recorded data will be
forwarded to Big Dog Customer Service. In addition, this
information should be recorded on owner’s record on the
back page of the service intervals for future reference.
SHIFTER LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT:
The shift linkage
can be adjusted without removing the shift rod or eyelets
from the shift controls. The shift rod has right and left-
handed threads on opposite ends. To adjust the shift lever,
loosen the jam nuts at the base of each shift rod eyelet.
Rotate the shift rod clockwise (to the right) to lower the
shift lever. Rotate counter clockwise (to the left) to raise
the shift lever. Once the lever is adjusted to the desired
position, tighten both jam nuts. As the jam nuts are locked
into place, the shift rod eyelets must remain in a vertical
position to one another. If the eyelets are not aligned ver-
tically, linkage may bind causing difficult shifting.
DRIVE BELT INSPECTION
: The rear drive belt tension
is set at the factory and should be checked along with
pulley wear at the 500-mile service and each 2,500 miles
2005 OWNER’S MANUAL
[
SERVICE & STORAGE 3.5
]
thereafter.
Inspect the belt for signs of excessive wear, tears, cracks
and missing or broken teeth. Replace the belt if any of
these conditions are found. The inner tooth surface area
of a new belt is coated with a thin layer of polyethylene.
This coating will wear off as the motorcycle is ridden and
its appearance will change. This is a normal condition and
not an indication of belt wear. Too tight or too loose will
cause poor drivability.
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE INSPECTION:
Initially,
check your front and rear brakes at 500 miles then every
2,500 miles thereafter. If you ride under adverse conditions
like steep hills or heavy traffic, inspection that is more
frequent may be necessary. Visual inspection of brake pads
can be made without removing the caliper by viewing the
lower area of each caliper with the aid of a flashlight. If
brake pad material is 1/16 in thick or less, (the thickness of
a nickel) the pad must be replaced immediately. Do not
ignore this routine maintenance as damage could occur.
Replace brake pads in pairs only. Check the brake caliper
position on both brake discs. The discs should be centered
between the brake pads. If the pads are not centered, or
you have any other brake related problem, contact your
Authorized Dealer or Service Center.
BRAKE LINE AND MASTER CYLINDER
INSPECTION AND SERVICING:
Whenever you
inspect the brake pads and discs, also inspect the brake
Dealer or Service Center.
IGNITION TIMING:
The engine in your motorcycle
has been designed to provide maximum engine
performance. Ignition timing is electronically controlled
and is not user adjustable. If you experience trouble you
suspect is timing, see your Authorized Dealer or Service
Center. At every service interval, your Authorized Dealer
or Service Center will download the ignition, record the
settings and rev limit “hits”. This recorded data will be
forwarded to Big Dog Customer Service. In addition, this
information should be recorded on owner’s record on the
back page of the service intervals for future reference.
SHIFTER LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT:
The shift linkage
can be adjusted without removing the shift rod or eyelets
from the shift controls. The shift rod has right and left-
handed threads on opposite ends. To adjust the shift lever,
loosen the jam nuts at the base of each shift rod eyelet.
Rotate the shift rod clockwise (to the right) to lower the
shift lever. Rotate counter clockwise (to the left) to raise
the shift lever. Once the lever is adjusted to the desired
position, tighten both jam nuts. As the jam nuts are locked
into place, the shift rod eyelets must remain in a vertical
position to one another. If the eyelets are not aligned ver-
tically, linkage may bind causing difficult shifting.
DRIVE BELT INSPECTION
: The rear drive belt tension
is set at the factory and should be checked along with
pulley wear at the 500-mile service and each 2,500 miles
2005 OWNER’S MANUAL
[
SERVICE & STORAGE 3.5
]
thereafter.
Inspect the belt for signs of excessive wear, tears, cracks
and missing or broken teeth. Replace the belt if any of
these conditions are found. The inner tooth surface area
of a new belt is coated with a thin layer of polyethylene.
This coating will wear off as the motorcycle is ridden and
its appearance will change. This is a normal condition and
not an indication of belt wear. Too tight or too loose will
cause poor drivability.
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE INSPECTION:
Initially,
check your front and rear brakes at 500 miles then every
2,500 miles thereafter. If you ride under adverse conditions
like steep hills or heavy traffic, inspection that is more
frequent may be necessary. Visual inspection of brake pads
can be made without removing the caliper by viewing the
lower area of each caliper with the aid of a flashlight. If
brake pad material is 1/16 in thick or less, (the thickness of
a nickel) the pad must be replaced immediately. Do not
ignore this routine maintenance as damage could occur.
Replace brake pads in pairs only. Check the brake caliper
position on both brake discs. The discs should be centered
between the brake pads. If the pads are not centered, or
you have any other brake related problem, contact your
Authorized Dealer or Service Center.
BRAKE LINE AND MASTER CYLINDER
INSPECTION AND SERVICING:
Whenever you
inspect the brake pads and discs, also inspect the brake
