2005 PDI: Sportster Models 5-7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5.5
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT
Check headlamp beam for proper height and lateral align-
ment in accordance with procedures given in Section 1 of the
Sportster Models Service Manual.
1WARNING1WARNING
The automatic-on headlamp feature provides increased
visibility of the rider to other motorists. Be sure head-
lamp is on at all times. Poor visibility of rider to other
motorists can result in death or serious injury. (00030b)
INDICATOR LAMPS/CONTROLS
1. See Figure 5-9. Turn ignition switch to IGNITION posi-
tion, and check that oil pressure indicator lamp (6) turns
on (before engine is started).
2. Shift transmission to neutral position, and verify that neu-
tral indicator lamp (5) turns on.
3. Start engine; check operation of starter.
4. Check that oil pressure indicator lamp (6) turns off when
engine is running above 1000 RPM.
5. Disengage clutch (depress clutch lever), and verify that
neutral indicator lamp (5) turns off when transmission is
shifted to any forward gear.
6. Shift transmission to neutral position, and verify that neu-
tral indicator lamp turns on again.
7. Check operation of tachometer (8) (1200 Roadster only).
8. Check horn operation.
9. Check operation of all remaining lamps:
● Headlamp–low and high beams
● Headlamp high beam indicator lamp (4)
● Left directional (turn signal) lamps–front and rear
● Left directional (turn signal) indicator lamp (3)
● Right directional (turn signal) lamps–front and rear
● Right directional (turn signal) indicator lamp (7)
● Left front running lamp
● Right front running lamp
● Tail lamp–running lamp and brake lamp filaments
● Speedometer (1) illumination lamp
● Tachometer (8) illumination lamp (1200 Roadster
only)
10. After engine has reached normal operating temperature,
turn engine off.
11. Check engine oil level in manner previously specified.
This time, fill oil tank to upper mark on filler cap/dipstick.
Figure 5-9. Instruments (Typical)
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer and trip odometer
3. Left directional (turn signal) indicator lamp
4. High beam indicator lamp
5. Neutral indicator lamp
6. Oil pressure indicator lamp
7. Right directional (turn signal) indicator lamp
8. Tachometer (1200 Roadster only)
1200 Roadster shown, other Sportster models not origi-
nally equipped with tachometer.
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