Softail 1997-1998 Service Manual Harley-Davidson - 99482-98 - Maintenance Repair Guidance

Oct 25, 2026

Upload by Hazel

1997/1998 Softail motorcycle service manual covering construction, basic maintenance, and major field-tested factory-approved repair methods. Organized into numbered sections and subdivided subjects for fast lookup via table of contents and an index. Provides preparation guidance such as keeping a clean work area, gathering tools and parts in advance, and cleaning overly dirty motorcycles to reveal fault sources. Includes safety warnings for flammable fuel, and emphasizes using genuine Harley-Davidson replacement parts and correct specification fasteners with proper torque, plus references to service bulletins and product tools like Loctite.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages436

Reading Time18 h 19 min

AccessFree to download

Maintenance

Chassis

Engine

Fuel System

Electric Starter

Drive

Transmission

Electrical

Appendix A

Index

SERVIICE 丁7UJT SOFTAIL MODELSOFFICIAL FAcTORY MANUALPN99482-98 1997/1998SOFTAIL SERVICEMANUAL The information in this manual applies tothe 1997 and 1998 Softail models. COPYRIGHT 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYALL RIGHTS RESERVEDPART NO.99482-98 | MAINTENANCE
1 | | | --- | --- | | 2
CHASSIS | | | --- | --- | | ENGINE
3 | | | --- | --- | | FUEL SYSTEM
4 | | | --- | --- | F | ELECTRIC STARTER
5 | | | --- | --- | | DRIVE
6 | | | --- | --- | | TRANSMISSION
7 | | | --- | --- | | ELECTRICAL
8 | | | --- | --- | | A
APPENDIX A | | | --- | --- | | 1
INDEX | | | --- | --- | This service and repair manual has been prepared with two purposes in mind.First,it will acquaint the reader with the construc- tion of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle and assist in performing basic maintenance and repair.Secondly,it willintroduce to the professional Harley-Davidson technician the latest field-tested and factory-approved major repair methods.We sincerely believe that this manual will make your association with Harley-Davidson products more pleasant and profitable. HOW TO USEYOUR SERVICEMANUAL Your Service Manual is arranged tor quick,easy reference.This manual is divided into numbered sections.Sections arethen divided into subjects.Use this manual as follows: In order to find the desired subject,refer to the TABLE OFCONTENTS at the front of the manual,or check the INDEX atthe back of the manual. NOTE All information for servicing a component should be readbefore repair work is started to avoid needless disassembly. PREPARATION FOR SERVICE Proper preparation is very important for efficient service work.A clean work area at the start of each job willallow you to per-form the repair as easily and quickly as possible,and reducethe incidence of misplaced tools and parts.A motorcycle thatis excessively dirty should be cleaned before work starts.Cleaning will occasionally uncover trouble sources.Tools,instruments and parts needed for the job should be gatheredbefore work is started.Interrupting a job to locate tools orparts is a needless delay.Special toois required for a job arelisted at the end of Section 1. AWARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosiveunder certain conditions.Always stop engine and do notsmoke or allow open flame or sparks when refueling orservicing the fuel system. SERVICE BULLETINS In addition to the information given in this Service Manual,Service Bulletins are issued to Harley-Davidson Dealers fromtime to time,which cover interim engineering changes andsupplementary information.Service Bulletins should be con-sulted for complete information on the models covered by thismanual. FOREWORD USE GENUINE REPLACEMENTPARTS AWARNING ● When replacement parts are required,werecommend using only genuine Harley-Davidsonparts.Other parts may appear to have equivalentcharacteristics including type,strength and material,but may be of inferior quality.Failure to use genuineHarley-Davidson parts may result in productmalfunction and possible personal injury. ●The fasteners used in Harley-Davidson motorcycleshave specific strength,finish and type requirementsto perform properly in the assembly and itsenvironment.Use only genuine Harley-Davidsonreplacement fasteners,tightened to the propertorque value.Substitution could cause fastenerfailure which may result in personal injury. To ensure a satisfactory and lasting repair job,follow the man-ual instructions carefully and use only genuine Harley-David-son replacement parts.Behind the emblem bearing the wordsGENUINE HARLEY-DAVIDSON®are more than 90 years ofdesigning,research,manufacturing,testing and inspectingexperience. This is your insurance that the parts you are using will fit right,operate properly and last longer.When you use genuine Har-ley-Davidson parts,you use the best. PRODUCT REFERENCES When reference is made in this

FAQs

What are the main purposes of this Softail service manual?

It helps readers understand Harley-Davidson motorcycle construction and perform basic maintenance and repair, and it introduces professional technicians to major repair methods that are field-tested and factory-approved.

How should a technician prepare before starting service or repair work?

Prepare a clean work area, clean an excessively dirty motorcycle before work begins, gather all needed tools/instruments/parts in advance, and avoid interrupting the job to search for items.

Why does the manual insist on using genuine Harley-Davidson replacement parts and correct fasteners?

Genuine parts and fasteners meet specific strength, finish, and type requirements for proper assembly. Substituting inferior parts can cause malfunction, fastener failure, and possible personal injury.

Oct 25, 2026

Upload by Hazel