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2012 Touring Models Service Manual
99483-12
©2011 H-0.

Harley-Davidson motorcycles conform to all applicable U.S.A. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
and U.S.A. Environmental Protection Agency regulations effective on the date of manufacture.
To maintain the safety, dependability, and emission and noise control performance, it is essential that
the procedures, specifications and service instructions in this manual are followed.
Any substitution, alteration or adjustment of emission system and noise control components outside of
factory specifications may be prohibited by law.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Harley-Davidson Motor Company

2012 Touring Models Service
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
GENERAL
This Service Manual has been prepared with two purposes in
mind. First, it will acquaint the user with the construction of the
Harley-Davidson product and assist in the performance of basic
maintenance and repair. Secondly, it will introduce to the pro-
fessional Harley-Davidson Technician the latest field-tested
and factory-approved major repair methods. We sincerely
believe that this Service Manual will make your association
with Harley-Davidson products more pleasant and profitable.
HOW TO USE YOUR SERVICE MANUAL
Refer to the table below for the content layout of this manual.
NO. CHAPTER
1 Maintenance
2 Chassis
3 Engine
4 Fuel System
5 Drive
6 Transmission
7 Electrical
A Appendix A Connector Repair
B Appendix B Wiring
c Appendix C ABS
D Appendix D Conversions
E Appendix E Glossary
Use the TABLE OF CONTENTS (which follows this FORE-
WORD) and the INDEX (at the back of this manual) to quickly
locate subjects. Chapters and topics in this manual are
sequentially numbered for easy navigation.
For example, a cross-reference shown as 2.2
SPECIFICATIONS refers to chapter 2 CHASSIS, heading 2.2
SPECIFICATIONS .
For quick and easy reference, all pages contain a chapter
number followed by a page number. For example, page 3-5
refers to page 5 in Chapter 3.
A number of acronyms and abbreviations are used in this
document. See the E.1 GLOSSARY for a list of acronyms,
abbreviations and definitions.
PREPARATION FOR SERVICE
PART NUMBER TOOL NAME
HD-48650 DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II
A wARNING
Stop the engine when refueling or serv1cmg the fuel
system. Do not smoke or allow open flame or sparks near
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly
explosive, which could result in death or serious injury.
(00002a)
Good preparation is very important for efficient service work.
A clean work area at the start of each job will allow you to
perform the repair as easily and quickly as possible. and will
reduce the incidence of misplaced tools and parts. A motorcycle
that is excessively dirty should be cleaned before work starts.
Cleaning will occasionally uncover sources of trouble. Tools.
instruments and any parts needed for the job should be
gathered before work is started . Interrupting a job to locate
tools or parts is a distraction and causes needless delay.
NOTES
To avoid unnecessary disassembly, carefully read all rel-
ative service information before repair work is started.
In figure legends, the number which follows the name of
a part indicates the quantity necessary for one complete
assembly.
When servicing a vehicle equipped with the Harley-Dav-
idson Smart Security System (H-DSSS), you must first
disarm the security system. Either keep the fob in close
proximity to the vehicle, or use DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II
(Part No . HD-48650) to disable the security system while
the vehicle is being serviced. Activate the system after
service is completed.
SERVICE BULLETINS
In addition to the information presented in this manual , Harley-
Davidson Motor Company will periodically issue service bul-
letins to Harley-Davidson dealers. Service bulletins cover
interim engineering changes and supplementary information.
Consult the service bulletins to keep your product knowledge C
current and complete. 0::
USE GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS 0
A wARNING
3:
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Harley-Davidson parts and accessories are designed for 0
Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Using non-Harley-Davidson LL
parts or accessories can adversely affect performance,
stability or handling, which could result in death or serious
injury. (00001b)
To achieve satisfactory and lasting repairs, carefully follow the
service manual instructions and use only genuine Harley-
Davidson replacement parts. Behind the emblem bearing the
words GENUINE HARLEY-DAVIDSON stand more than 100
years of design , research , manufacturing, testing and inspecting
experience. This is your assurance that the parts you are using
will fit right, operate properly and last longer.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
Statements in this manual preceded by the following words
are of special significance.
A wARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury. (00119a)
AcAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
(00139a)

NOTICE
NOTICE indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in property damage. (00140b)
NOTE
Refers to important information, and is placed in italic type. It
is recommended that you take special notice of these items.
Proper service and repair is important for the safe, reliable
operation of all mechanical products. The service procedures
recommended and described in this manual are effective
methods for performing service operations.
A wARNING
Always wear proper eye protection when us ing ha mme rs,
arbor or hydrau li c presses, gear pullers, spring com-
pressors, slide hammers and similar tools. Flyi ng parts
cou ld result in death or se ri ous injury. (00496b)
Some of these service operations require the use of tools
specially designed for the purpose. These special tools should
be used when and as recommended. It is important to note
that some warnings against the use of specific service methods,
which could damage the motorcycle or render it unsafe, are
stated in this manual. However, remember that these warnings
are not all -inclusive. Inadequate safety precautions could result
in death or serious injury.
Since Harley-Davidson could not possibly know, evaluate or
advise the service trade of all possible ways in which service
might be performed , or of the possible hazardous con-
sequences of each method, we have not undertaken any such
broad evaluation. Accordingly, anyone who uses a service
procedure or tool which is not recommended by Harley-Dav-
idson must first thoroughly satisfy himself that neither his nor
the operator's safety will be jeopardized as a result. Failure to
do so could result in death or serious injury.
PRODUCT REFERENCES
A wARNING
Read and follow warnings and di rections on all product s.
Fa ilu re to follow warnings and directions can result in
death or se ri ous injury. (00470 b)
When reference is made in this manual to a specific brand
name product, tool or instrument, an equivalent product, tool
or instrument may be substituted.
II FOREWORD
Kent-Moore Products
All tools mentioned in this manual with an "HD", "J" or "8"
preface must be ordered through SPX Kent-Moore. For ordering
information or product returns, warranty or otherwise, visit
www.spx.com.
Loctite Sealing and Threadlocking Products
Some procedures in this manual call for the use of Loctite
products. If you have any questions regarding Loctite product
usage or retailer/wholesaler locations, please contact Loctite
Corp. at www.loctite.com.
PRODUCT REGISTERED MARKS
Apple, Alcantara S.p.A ., Allen, Amp Multilock, 81uetooth,
8rembo, Delphi, Deutsch, Dunlop, Dynojet, Fluke, G.E.
Versilube, Garmin, Gunk, Hydroseal, Hylomar, iPhone, iPod,
Kevlar, Lexan, Loctite, Lubriplate, Keps, K&N, Magnaflux,
Marson Thread-Setter Tool Kit, MAXI fuse , Molex, Michelin,
MPZ, Mulitilock, nano, NGK, Novus, Packard, Pirelli, Permatex,
Philips, PJ1 , Pozidriv, Robinair, S100, Sems, Snap-on, Teflon ,
Threadlocker, Torca, Torco, TORX, Tufoil, Tyco, Ultratorch,
Velcro, X-Acto, XM Satellite Radio, and zOmo are among the
trademarks of their respective owners.
H-D MICHIGAN, INC. TRADEMARK
INFORMATION
Bar & Shield , Cross Bones, Digital Tech , Digital Technician ,
Digital Technician II , Dyna, Electra Glide, Evolution, Fat Bob,
Fat Boy, Glaze, Gloss, H-D, H-Dnet.com, Harley, Harley-Dav-
idson, HD, Heritage Softail, Low Rider, Night Rod, Nightster,
Night Train , Profile, Revolution , Road Glide, Road King , Road
Tech , Rocker, Screamin' Eagle, Softail, Sportster, Street Glide,
Street Rod, Sun Ray, Sunwash, Super Glide, SYN3, Techlink ,
Techlink II , Tour-Pak, Twin Cam 88, Twin Cam 88B, Twin
Cam 96, Twin Cam 968 , Twin Cam 103, Twin Cam 103B , Twin
Cam 110, Twin Cam 110B, Ultra Classic, V-Rod, VRSC and
Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts and Genuine Motor
Accessories are among the trademarks of H-D Michigan, Inc.
CONTENTS
All photographs, illustrations and procedures may not neces-
sarily depict the most current model or component, but are
based on the latest production information available at the time
of publication .
Since product improvement is our continual goal, Harley-Dav-
idson reserves the right to change specifications, equipment
or designs at any time without notice and without incurring
obligation .

MAINTENANCE
1.1 FASTENER TORQUE VALUES
Fastener Torque Values in this Chapter ....................... ....... 1-1
1.2 GENERAL
Servicing a New Motorcycle ....... .......... ..... .... ..................... 1-3
Safe Operating Maintenance .. ...... ... ................................... 1-3
Shop Practices .. ..... .. ....... .. ... ..... ... ....................................... 1-3
Repair Notes ................................................................ 1-3
Safety .... .. ......... ... ........ ........ ........ ....... ......... ..... ... ..... ... 1-3
Removing Parts ....................................... ... ..... ............ 1-3
Cleaning ....... ...... ....... .... .............. .... ....... ... ........ ... .. ... .. 1-3
Disassembly and Assembly ........................................ 1-4
Checking Torques on Fasteners ............................. ..... 1-4
Magnetic Parts Trays ............................................... .. .. 1-4
Repair and Replacement Procedures .. ...... ..... ..... ........ .... .. 1-4
Hardware and Threaded Parts ............................ .. ...... 1-4
Thread locking Agents .................................................. 1-4
Wiring, Hoses and Lines ............................................. 1-4
Instruments and Gauges ................................. ... ... ...... 1-4
Bearings ........... .......... ....... .... ... ........................ ... ........ 1-4
Bushings .... ............ .. .. ... ....................... .......... .. ............ 1-4
Gaskets ... ... ... .............. ................ ... ............ ..... ....... ..... 1-4
Lip-Type Seals ............................................................. 1-4
0-Rings (Pre-Formed Packings) ................................. 1-4
Gears ............. ...... ......... .... ................. .. .......... ............ .. 1-5
Shafts ....... .............. ..... .... ... .......... .... ..... ......... ... .......... 1-5
Part Replacement. ..... ... ....... ..... .................... ........ ....... 1-5
Exhaust System Leakage ............................................ 1-5
Cleaning .... ... ... ..... ..... ......... ..... ..... .... ..... ................ ... .. .... ... .. 1-5
Part Protection ........... ........ .......................................... 1-5
Cleaning Process ........................................................ 1-5
Rust or Corrosion Removal ......................................... 1-5
Bearings ... ....... .. .... ..... ..... .... ..... .. ...... ... .... .. ...... ...... ... ... 1-5
Tool Safety ............ ......... ...... ........... .. ..... ...... .... .... .... .. .. .. ... .. 1-5
Air Tools ............................................ .. ..... .......... ... ....... 1-5
Wrenches .... ................................................................ 1-5
Pliers/Cutters/Pry Bars ........................................... ... .. 1-5
Hammers ............................................ .. .............. ......... 1-5
Punches/Chisels .. .. ........... .... .... ............... ................ .. .. 1-6
Screwdrivers ........ ....... .................... ................. .. ........ .. 1-6
Ratchets and Handles ........... ....... ........... .......... .. ... .. ... 1-6
Sockets .................. ..... ........ ......................................... 1-6
Storage Units ............................................................... 1-6
1.3 FUEL AND OIL
Fuel. ............ ................. .. ...... .... ........ .... .. ........ .... ................. 1-7
Gasoline Blends .................... ............ .. ........... ....... .............. 1-7
Engine Lubrication ..... ..... ... ............ .... ................................. 1-7
Winter Lubrication ..... .... ......... ...... ........... ........ .. ............... ... 1-8
1.4 BULB REQUIREMENTS
Genera I...... ..... .... .. ...... ........ .......... ............. ...... ... ..... .. ... ... ... 1-9
1.5 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
General. ......... .... ....................................... ........................ 1-11
1.6 ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Ch ecking Oil Level. ................................. .... .. .. ............... ... 1-15
Oil Level Cold Check ................................................. 1-15
Oil Level Hot Check .... .......... ............. ........................ 1-15
Changing Oil and Oil Filter .. ...... .. .................... .. ................ 1-16
1.7 AIR CLEANER AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
Removal. .... ....... ... ........ ............ ...... ... ..... .... .. ......... .. .. .. ... ... 1-18
Installation ............. .... .. ...................................... .. ..... .. .. ..... 1-18
Exhaust System Leak Check ............ ....................... .. .. .... . 1-19
1.8 TIRES AND WHEELS
General ............. ............. .. .. ... ..... ... ............... ............... ...... 1-20
Tires ..... ........... ............. ........... ... ... .. .... ...... ............. ........... 1-20
Tire Replacement. ......... .. ....................... .. ...... .. ................ 1-21
lnspection ... ....... .... .. ............. ........ .... .......... ... .... ........ 1-21
When To Replace Ti res ........................................ .. ... 1-21
Wheel Bearings ........ ......... ........................................ .. ... .. 1-21
Wheel Spokes .... ............................. ... ... ......... ... ......... .. ..... 1-21
Identify Wheel Spoke Groups .. ....... ............ .. ...... ....... 1-21
Wheel Spoke Adjustment... .. .. ...... .... .... .... ................. 1-22
1.9 PRIMARY CHAINCASE LUBRICANT
General ...... .. .......... ....... .. .. .... .... ... .... ..... ............................ 1-23
Changing Primary Chaincase Lubricant... ..................... .. . 1-23
1.10 TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT
Checking Transmission Lubricant Level. .......................... 1-25
Changing Transmission Lubricant.. ...... .... ...................... .. 1-25
1.11 CLUTCH
Adjustment. .. ... .. .......................... .... ........ ........ .................. 1-27
1.1 2 DRIVE BELT AND SPROCKETS
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General. ............ ........ ........ .... .... ..... ... ........... ....... ... ........... 1-29 W
Cleaning ..................... .. ......... .... ........ .... ... ........ ... .............. 1-29 t-
lnspection ........ .... ..... ......................... .......... ...... ... ........ ... . 1-29 z
Sprockets ........ .. ........ ... .. .... .. .... ..... .. ........................... 1-29 0
Drive Belt. ............... .... ... ... ....... .... ...... ..... ....... .... ........ 1-29 0
Checking Drive Belt Deflection ......................................... 1-30 U.
Setting Belt Deflection .... .... ............ .. ..................... .. ... ...... 1-31 O
Adjustment.. ...................... .. ....... ...... ........ ... ............ ... 1-31
Assembly .. ......... .... .................................................... 1-32 W
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1.13 COMPENSATOR SPROCKET
ISOLATOR
lnspection ................. .... ... ...... .. ... ... .. .. .... ... ....... ... ..... ......... 1-34
1.14 CABLE AND CHASSIS LUBRICATION
General. .. ... ...... ........... .......... .... .. ............................. .. ....... 1-35
Steering Head Bearings ...... ......... ... .. ... ..... ..................... ... 1-35
Jiffy Stand .................. ...................... .. ....... .... ......... ... .. ...... 1-35
Miscellaneous Lubrication ............ ... ... .. .. ... .... ..... .. ... ......... 1-35
Hinges, Latches, Etc ..... ......... ................ .. .................. 1-35
1.15 BRAKES
Fluid lnspection .................... ............................. .. .............. 1-36
1.1 6 BRAKE PADS AND DISCS
lnspection ... ..... ........ ..... ............. .... ........ ........... ....... .... ..... 1-37
Brake Pads ............................................. ... .......... ...... 1-37
Brake Disc Thickness ............ ......... .. .. ............. ......... . 1-37
Brake Disc Lateral Runout... ..................................... 1-37
Brake Pad Replacement. ........ .... ...... .. ... ................. .. ...... .. 1-37
Rear Brake Caliper .................. ..... ...... ... ... ....... .......... 1-37
Front Brake Calipers .................................................. 1-39
1.17 SPARK PLUGS
lnspection .... .... .................... ............. .... ..... ............. ........ .. 1-41
Spark Plug Cable lnspection ............................................ 1- 41
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This workshop service manual for Harley-Davidson All Touring Models 2012 provides comprehensive information on maintenance, tune-up, repair, and overhaul. It includes over a thousand original photos and illustrations based on a complete disassembly of the machine, combined with hands-on text, to facilitate safe and efficient procedures. The manual is designed for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts, with all pages being printable for easy reference in the garage or workshop.
- Detailed substeps expand on maintenance and repair procedure information
- Notes, cautions, and warnings throughout each chapter pinpoint critical information
- Numbered instructions guide you through every repair procedure step by step
- Bold figure numbers help you quickly match illustrations with instructions
- Detailed illustrations, drawings, and photos guide you through every procedure
- Enlarged inset helps you identify and examine parts in detail
- Numbered table of contents for easy and fast information retrieval
- Troubleshooting and electrical service procedures combined with detailed wiring diagrams for ease of use
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