🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Harley-Davidson Model: Touring Models Year: 2008 Codes Chassis Codes: FLHR, FLHRC, FLHRS, FLHRSE4, FLHT, FLHTC, FLHTCU, FLHTCUSE3, FLHX, FLTR 👋 Introduction Market Position Target Audience: Harley-Davidson touring motorcycle owners, technicians, and enthusiasts seeking in-depth repair and maintenance information. Competitive Analysis Value Proposition: Offers the same level of detail as official dealer service manuals, providing a cost-effective solution for DIY maintenance and repair. Key Features Manual Enhancements: Improved PDF with clickable bookmarks, searchable text, and index for enhanced user experience and efficiency. Delivery Method: Instant download via a provided link after purchase, eliminating shipping costs and wait times. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Models Covered: • FLHR Road King • FLHR Road King Shrine • FLHRC Road King Classic • FLHRS Touring Road King Custom • FLHRSE4 Screamin Eagle Road King • FLHT Electra Glide Standard • FLHTC Electra Glide Classic • FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide • FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Shrine • FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide with sidecar • FLHTCUSE3 Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide • FLHX Street Glide • FLTR Road Glide Page Count Total Pages: 1745 Manual Type Type: Service Repair Manual & Electrical Diagnostics Manual Language Language: English Format File Format: PDF 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Service Repair Chapters: • Maintenance • Chassis • Engine • Fuel System • Electric Starter • Drive • Transmission • Electrical Electrical Diagnostics Chapters: • Starting / Charging • Instruments • TSM/HFSM • Engine Management • Audio System • ABS Chassis Systems: • Frame • Front suspension (forks) • Rear suspension (shocks) • Wheels and tires • Brakes (front and rear) • Steering • Fenders and body panels Engine Systems: • Engine disassembly and assembly • Cylinder heads • Pistons and connecting rods • Crankshaft • Camshafts and valve train • Lubrication system • Cooling system (if applicable, though typically air-cooled) • Ignition system components Fuel Systems: • Fuel pump • Fuel injectors • Throttle body assembly • Fuel lines • Fuel tank and related components Drive Systems: • Primary drive • Clutch assembly • Drive belt and pulleys • Rear drive sprocket Electrical Systems: • Wiring diagrams • Starting system (starter motor, solenoid) • Charging system (stator, regulator/rectifier) • Battery • Lighting (headlight, taillight, signals) • Switches • Horn • Engine control module (ECM) • Sensors Procedures Included Repair Procedures: • Complete tear down and rebuild • Maintenance schedules • Troubleshooting • Rebuilding components • Refurbishing components • Restoration procedures • Torque specifications • Fluid changes • Electrical diagnostics Diagnostics: Error code retrieval and interpretation, electrical circuit testing, component testing, signal tracing. Torque Specifications: Detailed torque values for all critical fasteners throughout the motorcycle. Illustrations And Diagrams: Includes detailed part diagrams, exploded views, and illustrative diagrams for procedures. Technical Depth Depth: Comprehensive (dealer-level) 📊 Manual Specifications File Format Searchability: Searchable text Navigation: Clickable Bookmarks, Index Requirements: Requires Adobe PDF Reader or compatible PDF viewer. Print Quality Printability: Fully printable without restriction Binding Type Binding: Digital (Downloadable PDF) Paper Type Paper Type: N/A (Digital Format) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Family: Harley-Davidson V-Twin (specific engine details vary by model within the touring range, likely 96 cubic inch or 103 cubic inch Twin Cam 96 variants for this year). Performance Engine Configuration: Air-cooled, 45-degree V-twin, pushrod-actuated overhead valves. Horsepower: Typically around 70-80 HP, depending on specific model and tuning. Manual will not explicitly list HP figures but provides specs for tuning. Torque: Typically around 90-95 lb-ft. Manual will provide specs for engine assembly and tuning. Fuel System Fuel Delivery: Fuel Injection (likely Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection - ESPFI, with throttle body and injectors). Engine Configuration Bore X Stroke: Likely 3.75 x 4.38 inches (for Twin Cam 96). Specifics would be in the manual. Displacement: 96 cubic inches (1584cc) is common for this era touring models. Some SE models may have higher displacements. 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: 6-speed Cruise Drive Transmission Optional Optional Features: N/A for this model year and platform, primarily standardized components. Features Transmission Features: Helical-cut gears for smooth engagement, integrated primary drive and clutch assembly. 📐 Dimensions Exterior Wheelbase: Varies by model (e.g., FLHR Road King ~63.7 inches, FLHT Electra Glide models ~63.5 inches). Manual will contain specific measurements. Weights Dry Weight: Varies by model (e.g., FLHR ~732 lbs, FLHTC ~800 lbs). Manual will provide exact specifications. Gvwr: Varies by model. Manual will specify Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings Crash Test Results: Motorcycle safety ratings are not typically provided in the same standardized format as automobiles. The manual would cover safety-related maintenance and troubleshooting. Active Features Braking System: Harley-Davidson Integrated Braking System (linked front and rear brakes) and optional Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) depending on model/trim. Passive Features Lighting System: Halogen headlights, LED taillights and brake lights, turn signals. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Audio...
Service Repair Manual & Electrical Diagnostics Manual
Language
Language:
English
Format
File Format:
PDF
📖 Manual Coverage
Systems Covered
Service Repair Chapters:
• Maintenance
• Chassis
• Engine
• Fuel System
• Electric Starter
• Drive
• Transmission
• Electrical
Electrical Diagnostics Chapters:
• Starting / Charging
• Instruments
• TSM/HFSM
• Engine Management
• Audio System
• ABS
Chassis Systems:
• Frame
• Front suspension (forks)
• Rear suspension (shocks)
• Wheels and tires
• Brakes (front and rear)
• Steering
• Fenders and body panels
Engine Systems:
• Engine disassembly and assembly
• Cylinder heads
• Pistons and connecting rods
• Crankshaft
• Camshafts and valve train
• Lubrication system
• Cooling system (if applicable, though typically air-cooled)
• Ignition system components
Fuel Systems:
• Fuel pump
• Fuel injectors
• Throttle body assembly
• Fuel lines
• Fuel tank and related components
Drive Systems:
• Primary drive
• Clutch assembly
• Drive belt and pulleys
• Rear drive sprocket
Electrical Systems:
• Wiring diagrams
• Starting system (starter motor, solenoid)
• Charging system (stator, regulator/rectifier)
• Battery
• Lighting (headlight, taillight, signals)
• Switches
• Horn
• Engine control module (ECM)
• Sensors
Procedures Included
Repair Procedures:
• Complete tear down and rebuild
• Maintenance schedules
• Troubleshooting
• Rebuilding components
• Refurbishing components
• Restoration procedures
• Torque specifications
• Fluid changes
• Electrical diagnostics
Diagnostics:
Error code retrieval and interpretation, electrical circuit testing, component testing, signal tracing.
Torque Specifications:
Detailed torque values for all critical fasteners throughout the motorcycle.
Illustrations And Diagrams:
Includes detailed part diagrams, exploded views, and illustrative diagrams for procedures.
Technical Depth
Depth:
Comprehensive (dealer-level)
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
Searchability:
Searchable text
Navigation:
Clickable Bookmarks, Index
Requirements:
Requires Adobe PDF Reader or compatible PDF viewer.
Print Quality
Printability:
Fully printable without restriction
Binding Type
Binding:
Digital (Downloadable PDF)
Paper Type
Paper Type:
N/A (Digital Format)
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Family:
Harley-Davidson V-Twin (specific engine details vary by model within the touring range, likely 96 cubic inch or 103 cubic inch Twin Cam 96 variants for this year).
Typically around 70-80 HP, depending on specific model and tuning. Manual will not explicitly list HP figures but provides specs for tuning.
Torque:
Typically around 90-95 lb-ft. Manual will provide specs for engine assembly and tuning.
Fuel System
Fuel Delivery:
Fuel Injection (likely Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection - ESPFI, with throttle body and injectors).
Engine Configuration
Bore X Stroke:
Likely 3.75 x 4.38 inches (for Twin Cam 96). Specifics would be in the manual.
Displacement:
96 cubic inches (1584cc) is common for this era touring models. Some SE models may have higher displacements.
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type:
6-speed Cruise Drive Transmission
Optional
Optional Features:
N/A for this model year and platform, primarily standardized components.
Features
Transmission Features:
Helical-cut gears for smooth engagement, integrated primary drive and clutch assembly.
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase:
Varies by model (e.g., FLHR Road King ~63.7 inches, FLHT Electra Glide models ~63.5 inches). Manual will contain specific measurements.
Weights
Dry Weight:
Varies by model (e.g., FLHR ~732 lbs, FLHTC ~800 lbs). Manual will provide exact specifications.
Gvwr:
Varies by model. Manual will specify Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
Crash Test Results:
Motorcycle safety ratings are not typically provided in the same standardized format as automobiles. The manual would cover safety-related maintenance and troubleshooting.
Active Features
Braking System:
Harley-Davidson Integrated Braking System (linked front and rear brakes) and optional Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) depending on model/trim.
Passive Features
Lighting System:
Halogen headlights, LED taillights and brake lights, turn signals.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Audio System:
The manual covers the factory-installed audio system, including diagnostics and potential repair procedures for speakers, amplifiers, and head units on equipped models.
Driver Assistance
ABS System:
Detailed diagnostics and troubleshooting for the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) components, including wheel speed sensors and modulator unit.
Tire Pressure Monitoring:
N/A for 2008 models. The manual would cover tire inflation specifications.
Connectivity
Instrumentation:
Covers the function and troubleshooting of the instrument cluster, including speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and indicator lights.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Scheduled Maintenance:
The manual details recommended service intervals for engine oil changes, primary chain tensioner checks, transmission fluid changes, brake fluid flushes, filter replacements, and other periodic checks.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil:
Harley-Davidson recommended V-Twin 20W-50 (specific part numbers and API specifications will be in the manual).
Transmission And Primary Fluid:
Specific Harley-Davidson transmission and primary fluid types are recommended. Manual will list exact specifications and capacities.
Brake Fluid:
DOT 4 or DOT 5.1 (depending on specific system, manual will clarify). High-performance synthetic brake fluid is typically used.
Primary Chain Tensioner:
The manual will detail inspection intervals and replacement procedures for the hydraulic primary chain tensioner, a known wear item.
Wheel Bearing Lubrication:
Procedures for checking and lubricating wheel bearings will be included.
Cable Lubrication:
Guidance on lubricating throttle, clutch, and brake cables.
Known Issues
Common Wear Items:
This manual will cover the maintenance and replacement procedures for common wear items such as tires, brake pads, clutch plates, and the primary chain tensioner.
Troubleshooting Guides:
Includes troubleshooting charts and guidance for common problems related to starting, charging, fuel delivery, ignition, and electrical systems.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Brand Legacy:
Harley-Davidson boasts a rich history dating back to 1903, known for its iconic cruiser and touring motorcycles.
Model Evolution
Touring Platform Evolution:
The 2008 touring models represent a significant evolution of Harley-Davidson's touring platform, featuring the Twin Cam 96 engine and updated chassis components.
Production
Manufacturing Location:
Primarily York, Pennsylvania, USA, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Brand Awards:
Harley-Davidson motorcycles are consistently recognized for their build quality, rider comfort, and iconic styling. Specific awards for the 2008 model year are not typically cataloged in this manner.