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IH: General Technical Information


1970 - 1977

1970 - 1977 Service Intervals

Regular Service Interval

GreaseOilService
Every 1000 Miles Rear Chain
  • Air Cleaner
  • Battery Rear
  • Rear Chain Adjustment
  • Gasoline Valve, lines and fittings
  • Check fastener tightness
Every 2000 Miles
  • Rear Brake Shaft
  • Front Brake Shaft
  • Rear Brake Cross-over Shaft (1974 & earlier)
  • Clutch Release Worm (1970)
  • Foot Shift Lever
  • Seat Bar Roller and Bolt
  • Kick Starter Shaft
  • Rear Wheel Hub
  • Speedometer Drive (1973 & later)
  • Foot Shift Crossover Shaft (1975-76)
  • Rear Brake Rod Clevis
  • Front Brake Cable Clevis
  • Clutch Hand Lever
  • Brake Hand Lever
  • Clutch Control Cable
  • Front Brake Cable
  • Throttle Control Cable
  • Seat Post (saddle only
  • Tappet Adjustment
  • Clutch Adjustment
  • Brake Adjustment
  • Oil Filter
  • Front Chain Adjustment
  • Rear Chain Oiler (1976 & earlier)
  • Circuit Breaker Points
Every 5000 Miles
  • Throttle Control Spiral
  • Circuit Breaker Camshaft
  • Front Wheel Hub (1964 & earlier)
  • Speedometer and Tachometer Cables
Every 10000 Miles
  • Repack Rear Fork Pivot Bearings
  • Repack Wheel Bearings
Weekly
  • Check Tires and Battery

1)

Service Interval Engine and Transmission

300 Miles1000 Miles2000 Miles5000 Miles or 1 YearSpring and Fall
Engine OilCheckCheckChange Change
Transmission Oil Check ChangeChange

2)

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1970 - 1977 Sportster Fastener Torque Requirements

Chassis

Engine

Electrical

1970 - 1977 Sportster Engine Specifications

Valves

Rocker Arm

Piston

Connecting Rod

Oil Pump Pressure

At 60 MPH in high gear (oil hot).

Tappets

Cam Gear Timing

Gearcase

Flywheel Assembly

Sprocket Shaft Bearing

Pinion Shaft Bearing

Ignition Timing

1) , 2)
Harley Davidson 1970 - 1977 Service Manual