PRINTED P/N 99-846
CD P/N 99-821
INDIAN CHIEF SERVICE MANUAL FOREWORD
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FOREWORD
To stay in peak running condition, Indian™
motorcycles require regular maintenance in accordance
with the recommendations of Indian Motorcycle
Company. This manual describes all the necessary
inspection and maintenance procedures that should be
performed at specific intervals. It also provides the
detailed troubleshooting and repair procedures
necessary when problems arise or are uncovered at the
recommended service intervals.
Organization and Content
The organization and content of the manual is formed
around the following major sections:
GENERAL INFORMATION provides information
about the major features and characteristics of the
Indian Chief motorcycle. It also provides general
information relating to the maintenance service and
repair procedures including an explanation of the
types of safety information presented.
TROUBLESHOOTING provides symptom-related
diagnostic information and system and component
tests. Areas covered include the basic engine, as well as
emission control, ignition and fuel systems. In
addition, there is coverage for chassis, drive,
transmission and chassis electrical.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES are
included under the page banner headings for the
respective system or component involved, for example,
FRONT SUSPENSION, STEERING, etc. Under each of
the respective headings, there are procedures for
routine maintenance inspections and adjustments.
Procedures for removal and installation, disassembly,
cleaning and inspection of component parts and
assembly are included when more extensive repairs or
a complete overhaul is required.
SPECIFICATIONS for all systems and components are
included in one place near the end of the manual. The
section provides assembly clearances and wear limits
under Fits and Tolerances, as well as fastener torque
values and specified sealants for engine, chassis and
electrical systems and components.
SCHEMATICS covering chassis wiring and engine
ignition and lubrication systems are included here. In
addition, there are power flow diagrams for the
transmission.
ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS are included for the major
engine sub assemblies. These are detailed exploded
views showing the relative position of components and
the critical fastener torque values.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT provides a listing of all
special tools and the corresponding tool numbers that
are required to perform specific service and repair
procedures in a precise, efficient and safe manner. Most
of the required tools are readily available from JIMS
Machining. In addition to the tool listing, there are
drawings for fabricating or modifying tools for use in
servicing the engine.
Finding the Information You Need
The manual includes a Table of Contents and an
alphabetical Index as well. Both listings are based on
first and second level headings included in the text.
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NOTES INDIAN CHIEF SERVICE MANUAL
INDIAN CHIEF SERVICE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
FOREWORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Organization and Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Finding the Information You Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FEATURES OF THE 2003 INDIAN CHIEF MOTORCYCLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Component and System Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chassis VIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Engine Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Transmission Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SERVICE, REPAIRS AND SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Primary Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Interval Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Renewal Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
TROUBLESHOOTING
CHASSIS TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Symptom-Related Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Basic Engine Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Evaporative System Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
IGNITION SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Spark Plug Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Electronic Ignition Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CARBURETOR TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Electrical Troubleshooting Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Battery Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ground Path Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Current Draw/Leak Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Rectifier/Regulator Current Leak Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Charging System Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Starting System Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Wiring Circuit Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
FRONT SUSPENSION
FRONT SUSPENSION SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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