Harley Davidson Softail 2021 AFTER RIDING User Manual

AFTER RIDING

GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

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CLEANING AND GENERAL CARE

• Harley-Davidson cleaning products are tested extensively for use on motorcycle surfaces. These products are formulated to be compatible with one another. See a Harley-Davidson dealer to purchase recommended cleaning products. Refer to Recommended Cleaning Products (Page 120).
• Care, cleaning and protection of the vehicle surfaces is the responsibility of the owner.
• Clean and protect the cosmetic surfaces on your motorcycle as often as possible to inhibit rust and corrosion.
• Some painted finishes and other surfaces may be scratched if gravel, dirt or grime are rubbed across the surface during washing. Use clean towels and avoid rubbing sediment across gloss finishes.
• Do not use paper towels, cloth diapers or other materials with nylon fibers which can cause fine scratches to surfaces.
• For repair of scratched surfaces, see a Harley-Davidson dealer.

WARNING
Observe warnings on labels of cleaning compounds. Failure to follow warnings could result in death or serious injury. (00076a)

WARNING
Do not wash brake discs with cleaners containing chlorine or silicone. Cleaners containing chlorine and silicone can impair brake function, which could result in death or serious injury. (00077a)

NOTICE
Do not use a pressure washer to clean motorcycle. Using a pressure washer can result in equipment damage.(00489c)

NOTICE
Use of abrasive products or powered buffing equipment will cause permanent cosmetic damage to body panels. Use only recommended products and techniques outlined in this manual to avoid damaging body panels. (00245b)

Cleaning Wheels and Tires

NOTE
Corrosion to wheels is not considered to be a defect in materials or workmanship.

• Fat Boy® 114 (FLFBS) bare aluminum wheels are equipped with corrosion protection coating, do not use Bare Metal Polish or corrosion protection coating will be removed.
• Wheels can corrode or be cosmetically damaged if they are not properly cleaned, polished and preserved.
• Harley-Davidson recommends that wheels be cared for weekly.
• Keep wheels clean from harsh chemicals, acid-based wheel cleaners, salt, and accumulated brake dust.
• After washing wheels with WHEEL & TIRE CLEANER, use the polish and sealing products according to the type of wheels on your motorcycle. Refer to Recommended Cleaning Products (Page 120).

RECOMMENDED CLEANING PRODUCTS

The following products are recommended for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, parts and accessories. Your motorcycle may not have all the components shown in the tables.

Table 38. Recommended Cleaning and Care Products

PRODUCT PART NO.	PURPOSE	FRAME	BODY PANELS	WHEELS	DENIM FINISH	OTHER
BARE ALUMINUM WHEEL PROTECTANT – INDIVIDU- AL WIPES 93600063	Corrosion control for bare aluminum surfaces.(1)	No	No	Yes	No	“Burst” collection
BARE METAL POLISH 93600028 (U.S.) 93600083 (Non-U.S.)	Polishes non-clear coated polished aluminum or polished stainless steel surfaces.**	As applicable
BLACK LEATHER REJUVENATOR 93600033 (U.S.) 93600081 (Non-U.S.)	Rejuvenates black leather products so they look brand new.	No	No	No	No	Black leather goods
BOOT MARK REMOVER 93600001 (U.S.) 93600069 (Non-U.S.)	Removes boot marks from chrome exhaust components.	No	No	No	No	Exhaust system
BUG REMOVER 93600022 (U.S.) 93600075 (Non-U.S.)	Removes bugs from metal, plastic or painted surfaces. Also available as in- dividual wipes (97400-10).	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
CHROME CLEAN & SHINE 93600031 (U.S.) 93600082 (Non-U.S.)	Shines chrome-plated surfaces and cleans brushed aluminum or stainless steel surfaces.	As applicable
DENIM PAINT CLEANER 93600064 (U.S.) 93600078 (Non-U.S.)	Waterless quick cleaner and detailer.	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Table 38. Recommended Cleaning and Care Products

PRODUCT PART NO.	PURPOSE	FRAME	BODY PANELS	WHEELS	DENIM FINISH	OTHER
ENGINE BRIGHTENER 93600002 (U.S.) 93600068 (Non-U.S.)	Rejuvenates wrinkle black engine fin- ish.	No	No	No	No	Wrinkle black en- gines
GLAZE POLY SEALANT 93600026 (U.S.) 93600079 (Non-U.S.)	Provides a protective barrier for glossy paint surfaces and chrome.	Yes	Yes	As applic- able	No
GLOSS DETAILER 93600062 (U.S.) 93600073 (Non-U.S.)	Produces high gloss with UV protec- tion. Allows chrome to breathe, unlike wax. Good for windshields. Also avail- able as individual wipes (97401-10).	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
HARLEY TRAVEL CARE KIT 93600007	Travel size cleaning and care products. (Not for use on denim fin- ishes.)	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
LEATHER PROTECTANT 93600034 (U.S.) 93600080 (Non-U.S.)	Weatherproofs and preserves leather products.	No	No	No	No	Leather goods
QUICK WASH 93600012 (U.S.) 93600071 (Non-U.S.)	A quick wash for a lightly soiled motor- cycle. Cleans all surfaces, sheeting action prevents spots.	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SCRATCH & SWIRL RE- PAIR 93600025 (U.S.) 93600074 (Non-U.S.)	Removes fine scratches and swirls.	Yes	Yes	No	No

Table 38. Recommended Cleaning and Care Products

PRODUCT PART NO.	PURPOSE	FRAME	BODY PANELS	WHEELS	DENIM FINISH	OTHER
ENGINE BRIGHTENER 93600002 (U.S.) 93600068 (Non-U.S.)	Rejuvenates wrinkle black engine fin- ish.	No	No	No	No	Wrinkle black en- gines
GLAZE POLY SEALANT 93600026 (U.S.) 93600079 (Non-U.S.)	Provides a protective barrier for glossy paint surfaces and chrome.	Yes	Yes	As applic- able	No
GLOSS DETAILER 93600062 (U.S.) 93600073 (Non-U.S.)	Produces high gloss with UV protec- tion. Allows chrome to breathe, unlike wax. Good for windshields. Also avail- able as individual wipes (97401-10).	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
HARLEY TRAVEL CARE KIT 93600007	Travel size cleaning and care products. (Not for use on denim fin- ishes.)	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
LEATHER PROTECTANT 93600034 (U.S.) 93600080 (Non-U.S.)	Weatherproofs and preserves leather products.	No	No	No	No	Leather goods
QUICK WASH 93600012 (U.S.) 93600071 (Non-U.S.)	A quick wash for a lightly soiled motor- cycle. Cleans all surfaces, sheeting action prevents spots.	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SCRATCH & SWIRL RE- PAIR 93600025 (U.S.) 93600074 (Non-U.S.)	Removes fine scratches and swirls.	Yes	Yes	No	No

PRODUCT PART NO.	PURPOSE	FRAME	BODY PANELS	WHEELS	DENIM FINISH	OTHER
ENGINE BRIGHTENER 93600002 (U.S.) 93600068 (Non-U.S.)	Rejuvenates wrinkle black engine fin- ish.	No	No	No	No	Wrinkle black en- gines
GLAZE POLY SEALANT 93600026 (U.S.) 93600079 (Non-U.S.)	Provides a protective barrier for glossy paint surfaces and chrome.	Yes	Yes	As applic- able	No
GLOSS DETAILER 93600062 (U.S.) 93600073 (Non-U.S.)	Produces high gloss with UV protec- tion. Allows chrome to breathe, unlike wax. Good for windshields. Also avail- able as individual wipes (97401-10).	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
HARLEY TRAVEL CARE KIT 93600007	Travel size cleaning and care products. (Not for use on denim fin- ishes.)	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
LEATHER PROTECTANT 93600034 (U.S.) 93600080 (Non-U.S.)	Weatherproofs and preserves leather products.	No	No	No	No	Leather goods
QUICK WASH 93600012 (U.S.) 93600071 (Non-U.S.)	A quick wash for a lightly soiled motor- cycle. Cleans all surfaces, sheeting action prevents spots.	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
SCRATCH & SWIRL RE- PAIR 93600025 (U.S.) 93600074 (Non-U.S.)	Removes fine scratches and swirls.	Yes	Yes	No	No

PRODUCT PART NO.	PURPOSE	FRAME	BODY PANELS	WHEELS	DENIM FINISH	OTHER
SEAT, SADDLEBAG & TRIM CLEANER 93600010	Cleans and conditions vinyl, leather and plastic. Use on seats, saddlebags, inner fairings and any other trim.	No	No	No	No	Seats, saddle- bags and trim
SPRAY CLEANER & POL- ISH 93600029 (U.S.) 93600084 (Non-U.S.)	Aerosol quick cleaner and detailer. Reduces static attraction to dust. Works great for removing bugs.(2)	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
SUNWASH BIKE SOAP 93600023 (U.S.) 93600077 (Non-U.S.)	Thorough washing of all surfaces with a wash mitt. Reduces hard water spots when washing a motorcycle in the sun.	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
WHEEL & TIRE CLEANER 93600024 (U.S.) 93600076 (Non-U.S.)	Removes brake dust and road grime from wheels, tires and whitewalls. Do not use on frames or anodized parts.	No	No	Yes	No	Black- coated exhaust pipes and mufflers
WINDSHIELD CLEANER 93600067	Quick windshield cleaner in convenient single use wipe.	Yes	Yes	No	No	Wind- shield
(1) BARE ALUMINUM WHEEL PROTECTANT – INDIVIDUAL WIPES can be used on Fat Boy 114 (FLFBS) bare aluminum wheels. (2) DO NOT use BARE METAL POLISH or SPRAY CLEANER & POLISH on Fat Boy 114 (FLFBS) aluminum wheels, protective coating will be removed.

Table 39. Recommended Surface Care Products

PRODUCT PART NO.	PURPOSE
BUG EATER SPONGE 93600110	When paired with water and BUG REMOVER, the BUG EATER SPONGE breaks down and dissolves baked on bugs and road grime.
CLEANING BRUSH KIT 94844-10	Brush kit for detailing your motorcycle.
DETAILING SWABS 93600107	Large cotton swabs for cleaning crevices and detailed surfaces.
DISPOSABLE DETAILING SOFT CLOTH 93600114	Non-absorbent cloth for applying and buffing SWIRL & SCRATCH REPAIR and GLAZE POLY SEALANT to painted surfaces or chrome.
HARLEY WASH BUCKET 94811-10	Wash bucket with apron to hold your supplies. Includes GRIT GUARD insert.
HOG BLASTER MOTORCYCLE DRYER 94651-09 (120 V)	Blows a stream of warm dry filtered air. Reduces streaks and water spots.
MICROFIBER DETAILING CLOTH 94663-02	Highly absorbent detailing cloth for polishing and sealing. Contains no nylon fibers.
SYNTHETIC DRYING CHAMOIS 94791-01	Extra-absorbent, non-streaking synthetic towel for drying. Dampen towel and wring out before using for greatest absorbency.
WASH MITT 94760-99	Absorbent wool-blended washing mitten.
WHEEL & SPOKE BRUSH 43078-99	Cone-shaped scrub brush for wheels.

Table 40. Wheel Polish and Sealing Products

WHEELS	PRODUCT	DESCRIPTION
Anodized	GLAZE POLY SEALANT	Cleans surface, removes fine scratches. Provides a breathable sealant against acid, chemicals, salt and brake dust.
	GLOSS DETAILER	Seals and protects against harsh chemicals, salt and other sediments to prevent corrosion.
Bare aluminum	BARE ALUMINUM WHEEL PROTECTANT	Creates a protective coating for bare aluminum wheels to prevent oxidation. Individual wipe.
Chrome	CHROME CLEAN & SHINE	Non-abrasive cleaner to brighten chrome wheels.
	GLOSS DETAILER	Seals and protects against harsh chemicals, salt and other sediments to prevent oxidation.
Polished aluminum or stainless steel	BARE METAL POLISH(1)	Microabrasive polish to refurbish polished wheels. Do not use on chrome.
(1) DO NOT use on Fat Boy 114 (FLFBS) aluminum wheels, protective coating will be removed.

WASHING THE MOTORCYCLE

Use only recommended cleaning and care products. Refer to Recommended Cleaning Products (Page 120).

NOTE
During rinsing and washing, avoid direct spray on electrical components and any luggage or saddlebag sealing areas (if equipped). Avoid spraying water under leather saddlebag covers (if equipped).

Preparation

1. Allow the motorcycle to cool before rinsing or washing. Spraying water on hot surfaces can leave water spots and mineral deposits.
2. Rinse the motorcycle from the bottom up.
3. To loosen dried bugs or hardened dirt, allow surfaces to soak under a damp towel.

Cleaning Wheels and Tires

1. Rinse wheel and tire surfaces. Avoid splashing brake dust on chrome or painted parts.
2. Apply WHEEL & TIRE CLEANER. Allow cleaner to set for one minute.
3. Clean the wheel with a BUG EATER SPONGE or WHEEL & SPOKE BRUSH. Thoroughly scrub all brake dust and other sediments off the wheel. Accumulated brake dust can trap moisture and dirt, which leads to wheel corrosion.
4. Rinse well.

Washing the Motorcycle
NOTE
See the appropriate instructions in this section for cleaning leather, denim (flat) finishes, windshields or other special surfaces.

1. If necessary, use BUG REMOVER to remove bug splatters.
   • Rinse the affected surfaces during preparation.
   • Spray the area with BUG REMOVER.
   • Wait one minute while the BUG REMOVER penetrates the bug splatters.2. Prepare the wash.
   • Fill a HARLEY WASH BUCKET with clean water.
   • Add SUNWASH BIKE SOAP, following the directions on the package.
   • Soak the WASH MITT and/or a BUG EATER SPONGE in the SUNWASH solution.
2. Wash all surfaces starting at the top working down toward the ground.
3. Rinse the motorcycle twice in both directions:
   • Rinse from the bottom up.
   • Rinse from the top down.

Drying the Motorcycle

1. Dry the surfaces from the top down using a SYNTHETIC DRYING CHAMOIS or a HOG BLASTER MOTORCYCLE DRYER. Avoid using any type of forced air on speakers or other sensitive components.
2. Dampen chamois in clean water and wring out the excess. The chamois is more absorbent when wet.
3. Wipe across the vehicle surface.
4. Repeat as necessary until surface is dry.

Polishing and Sealing

NOTE
If motorcycle has denim finish, skip the Polishing and Sealing procedure.

1. Apply GLAZE POLY SEALANT with a DISPOSABLE DETAILING SOFT CLOTH or MICROFIBER DETAILING CLOTH, following the instructions on the package.
2. Buff with a DISPOSABLE DETAILING SOFT CLOTH.
3. Polish and seal the wheels to prevent corrosion.

WINDSHIELD CARE

Polycarbonate windscreens/windshields require proper attention and care to maintain. Failure to maintain polycarbonate properly can result in damage to the windscreen/windshield. (00483d)

NOTICE
Use only Harley-Davidson recommended products on Harley-Davidson windshields. Do not use harsh chemicals or rain sheeting products, which can cause windshield surface damage, such as dulling or hazing. (00231c)

1. Powdered, abrasive or alkaline cleanser can damage windscreen/windshields. Ammonia-based window cleaners cause permanent yellow effects to windshields.
2. Do not use gas station windshield cleaner as finish can be damaged.
3. Do not use a brush or squeegee as finish can be damaged.
4. Do not clean in hot sun or high temperature.

Windshields require special care. However, windshields can be washed with WINDSHIELD CLEANER – INDIVIDUAL WIPES, SUNWASH BIKE SOAP or QUICK WASH when washing the entire motorcycle. Refer to Recommended Cleaning Products (Page 120).

NOTE
Use BUG REMOVER to soften bug splatters. Wipe clean with a BUG EATER SPONGE.
Covering windshields with a clean, wet cloth for approximately 15-20 minutes before washing makes dried bug removal easier.

1. Use WINDSHIELD CLEANER to detail windshields.
2. Wipe dry with a clean MICROFIBER DETAILING CLOTH.

NOTE
To minimize swirl marks, clean the windshield when the motorcycle is cool and parked in the shade. Faint swirl marks are normal. Swirl marks are more visible on tinted windshields.

LEATHER AND VINYL CARE

NOTICE
Do not use bleach or detergents containing bleach on saddlebags, seats, tank panels or painted surfaces. Doing so can result in equipment damage. (00229a) Do not use ordinary soap to clean leather or fur. It could dry or remove the oils from the leather. Leather, vinyl and other synthetic surfaces must be periodically cleaned and treated to maintain its appearance and extend its life. Clean and treat these surfaces once a season or more frequently under adverse conditions. These surfaces are not designed for long-term exposure to inclement weather. Protect these surfaces with a Harley-Davidson Seat Rain Cover or Motorcycle Storage Cover (sold separately).

1. Vacuum or blow dust off surface.
2. Thoroughly clean surfaces with SEAT, SADDLEBAG & TRIM CLEANER, following directions on the bottle.
3. Allow the material to dry naturally and completely at room temperature before applying other products to the material. Do not use artificial means to dry the material quickly.
4. For leather only, rejuvenate faded black surfaces with BLACK LEATHER REJUVENATOR, and apply LEATHER PROTECTANT to weatherproof and preserve the leather.

NOTE
Many Harley-Davidson accessories and seats are made of either treated or untreated leather or have leather inserts. Natural materials age differently and require different care than man-made materials. Seat covers and panels made of leather gain “character”, such as wrinkles, with age. Leather is porous and organic. Each leather product settles into its own distinct form with use. Your leather product matures into its own custom shape and style from the sun, rain and time. This maturing is natural and enhances the custom quality of your Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

DENIM FINISH
Some motorcycles have a denim (flat or matte) finish. The denim finish has qualities which differ from high gloss finishes on all other Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Like denim fabric, denim paint will burnish or mar with age and use, thus adding character and personality to the finish. For recommended products, refer to Recommended Cleaning Products (Page 120).

• If scratched, the color coat of paint does nick/scuff and these marks cannot be rubbed out.
• If polished, the finish will become less matte and more glossy over time.

Cleaning Denim Finish

For Light deposits: Use DENIM PAINT CLEANER and a SOFT CLOTH.

For heavier deposits: Use either SUNWASH BIKE SOAP and a clean H-D WASH MITT or QUICK WASH. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.

EXHAUST CARE

Allow exhaust components to cool before cleaning. For chrome exhaust surfaces, apply Boot Mark Remover to remove boot marks, melted plastic or asphalt resin. Allow the gel to set for a few minutes, scrape off the melted material, and rinse clean. For black-coated exhaust surfaces, apply Wheel & Tire Cleaner while the motorcycle is wet during washing. Wipe or scrub exhaust surfaces and rinse clean.

NOTE
There is no warranty on exhaust pipes and mufflers with regard to any discoloration. Bluing is caused by tuning characteristics, cam timing, overheating, and so on. It is not caused by defective manufacturing.

WHITEWALL TIRES

Use HARLEY-DAVIDSON WHEEL & TIRE CLEANER to clean whitewall tires following directions on the bottle.

STORING MOTORCYCLE

If the motorcycle will not be operated for several months, take steps to protect the motorcycle. Always protect parts against corrosion, preserve the battery and prevent the build-up of gum and varnish in the fuel before storage. Make a list of everything you do and fasten it to a handlebar grip. When you take the motorcycle out of storage, this list is your reference/checklist to get your motorcycle in operating condition.

WARNING
Do not store motorcycle with gasoline in tank within the home or garage where open flames, pilot lights, sparks or electric motors are present. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive, which could result in death or serious injury. (00003a)

1. Fill fuel tank and add a gasoline stabilizer. Use one of the commercially available gasoline stabilizers and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Warm motorcycle to operating temperature. Change oil and turn engine over to circulate the new oil. See Change Oil and Oil Filter (Page 136).
3. Prepare battery for storage. See Battery Maintenance (Page 162).
4. To protect the body panels, engine, chassis and wheels from corrosion, follow the cosmetic care procedures before storage. See Cleaning and General Care (Page 119).
5. Cover the motorcycle with a material such as light canvas that breathes. Plastic materials that do not breathe promote condensation and corrosion.

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