Perform the service and maintenance operations as
indicated in the regular service interval table. Lack of
regular maintenance at the recommended intervals can
affect the safe operation of your motorcycle, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00010a)
Do not operate motorcycle with loose, worn or damaged
steering or suspension systems. Contact a Harley
Davidson dealer for repairs. Loose, worn or damaged
steering or suspension components can adversely affect
stability and handling, which could result in death or
serious injury. (00011a)
Regularly inspect shock absorbers and front forks.
Replace leaking, damaged or worn parts that can
adversely affect stability and handling, which could result
in death or serious injury. (00012a)
Use Harley Davidson replacement fasteners. Aftermarket
fasteners can adversely affect performance, which could
result in death or serious injury. (00013a)
See your Harley Davidson service manual for proper torque values.
Aftermarket fasteners may not have the specific property requirements to perform properly.
Be sure tires are properly inflated, balanced, undamaged,
and have adequate tread. Inspect your tires regularly and
see a Harley Davidson dealer for replacements. Riding
with excessively worn, unbalanced, improperly inflated,
overloaded or damaged tires can lead to tire failure and
adversely affect stability and handling, which could result
in death or serious injury. (00014b)
Replace punctured or damaged tires. In some cases, small
punctures in the tread area may be repaired from within
the removed tire by a Harley Davidson dealer. Speed
should NOT exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) for the first 24 hours
after repair, and the repaired tire should NEVER be used
over 80 mph (130 km/h). Failure to follow this warning
could lead to tire failure and result in death or serious
injury. (00015b)
Only install original equipment tire valves and valve caps.
A valve, or valve and cap combination, that is too long or
too heavy can strike adjacent components and damage the
