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Engine Removal and Refit
Removal
Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised
and adequately supported. This will help prevent it from
falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to
the motorcycle.
To gain access to the engine for removal:
1.
Raise and securely support the motorcycle and
engine.
2.
Remove the seat (see page
17-17
for Rocket III and
Classic, see page
17-18
for Rocket III Touring).
3.
Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead first,
then remove it (see page
18-13).
4.
Remove the left and right side panels (see page
17-
19).
5.
Drain the engine oil (see page
9-8).
6.
Remove the fuel tank (see page
11-149
for Rocket III
and Classic, see page
11-153
for Rocket III Touring).
7.
Disconnect the throttle cables (see page
1'-179).
8.
Remove the exhaust header system (see page 11-
201
for Rocket III and Classic, see page
11-204
for
Rocket III Touring).
Note:
•
For Rocket III and Classic only: The catalyst box
and silencers can remain in place.
•
For Rocket III Touring only: The exhaust link
box and silencers can remain in place.
9.
Remove the radiator (see page
12-11).
10. Remove the throttle bodies and intake hose (see
page
11-188>.
11. Remove the oil tank (see page 9- 17>.
12. Remove the rear wheel (see page
16-13
for
Rocket III and Classic, see page
16-15
for Rocket III
Touring).
13. Remove the swinging arm, bevel box and rear
suspension units (see section 6).
14. Remove the front wheel (see page
16-8
for Rocket III
and Classic, see page
16-10
for Rocket III Touring).
15. Remove the front mudguard (see page
17-22
for
Rocket III and Classic, see page
17-24
for Rocket III
Touring).
16. Remove the rear brake master cylinder heel guard.
1. Heel guard
2. Heel guard fixings
Note:
•
Rocket III shown, Rocket III Classic and Touring
are similar.
17.
Remove the clip from the rear brake pedal clevis pin.
Remove the clevis pin.
1. Pedal
2. Pushrod
3. Clevis pin
10.2
SelVice Manual- Rocket III I Classic I Touring
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