Service manual

15
Torque Values Specification S&S
Suggestion
Rocker box hardware
1
⁄4” 120 in-lbs. Loctite
®
243
Rocker box hardware
5
⁄16” 18 ft-lbs. Loctite 243
Tappet guide fasteners 120 in-lbs. Loctite 243
Pushrod locknuts 120 in-lbs.
Cylinder head bolts See chart on page 11.
Crankcase fasteners
1
⁄4” 120 in-lbs.
Crankcase fasteners
5
⁄16” 15 ft-lbs.
Gearcover fasteners 120 in-lbs. Loctite 243
Intake manifold-to-head 16 ft-lbs. Loctite 243
Intake manifold-to-carb 18 ft-lbs. Loctite 243
Exhaust flange-to-head 60-80 in-lbs. Anti-seize
Spark plug 11-18 ft-lbs. Anti-seize
Cylinder studs 10 ft-lbs. Loctite 262
Piston oiler screws 35 in.-lbs. Loctite 243
S&S
®
Recommended Regular Service Intervals
Item Interval
Engine Oil & Filter ...........................................Change at 50, 500, 2,500 miles, every 2,500
........................................................................miles thereafter.
1
Air Cleaner .......................................................Inspect at 50 and 500 miles, every 2,500
........................................................................miles thereafter.
2
Petcock, Lines, & Fittings. Vacuum Lines........Inspect at 50 and 500 miles, every 2,500
........................................................................miles thereafter.
Fuel Filters ......................................................Every 5,000 miles.
Engine Idle Speed............................................Adjust as required.
Throttle & Enrichment Device Control .............Inspect and lubricate throttle cables at 500
........................................................................miles and every 2,500 miles thereafter.
Spark Plugs (Champion RA8HC or equiv.)......Inspect every 5,000 miles. Replace every
........................................................................10,000 miles or as needed.
Ignition Timing - 28 deg. total advance max....Inspect every 5,000 miles.
Engine Mounts .................................................Inspect every 500 miles and every 5,000
........................................................................miles thereafter.
External Fasteners (except cyl. head bolts) ....Re-torque at 500 miles and every 5,000
........................................................................miles thereafter.
1
S&S recommends that petroleum-based oil not specifically formulated for air cooled
motorcycles should be changed every 1,000 miles.
2
Replace more frequently if required or if engine is operated in a dusty environment.
12- Service Intervals