Harley-Davidson FL/FX 1200–1340cc 4-Speed Service Manual 1978–1984 PDF
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Factory Harley-Davidson service manual for FL/FX 1200cc & 1340cc 4-speed models from 1978½ to 1984. Covers product specs, chassis, engine, fuel system, electric starter, drive, transmission, and electrical systems. Includes service intervals, troubleshooting charts, storage procedures, exploded views, and adjustment data. Essential for restoring and maintaining late-Shovelhead FL/FX motorcycles.
Description
Harley-Davidson FL/FX 1200–1340cc 4-Speed Service Manual 1978–1984 PDF DOWNLOAD
Description
This is the official factory service manual for Harley-Davidson FL/FX 1200cc and 1340cc 4-speed models from 1978½ through 1984 (Part No. 99482-84).
Prepared by Harley-Davidson Motor Company, this manual covers product information, chassis, engine, fuel system, electric starter, drive, transmission, and electrical systems in a structured, workshop-friendly format. The foreword and “How to Use Your Service Manual” sections explain how to navigate numbered sections, page codes, service bulletins, Loctite usage, and factory warnings.
It’s ideal for DIY owners, professional mechanics, and restorers working on late-Shovelhead FL/FX models who need original Harley data for servicing, adjustment, and troubleshooting.
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 – PRODUCT
Service
Servicing a new motorcycle
Check at first 500 miles
Safe operating maintenance
Regular service intervals (complete service chart)
Storage & removal from storage
Minor corrections / adjustments
Towing requirements
Troubleshooting
Engine
Lubrication system
Electrical system
Carburetor
Transmission
Brakes
Handling
Tools
SECTION 2 – CHASSIS
Specifications (dimensions, weights, capacities)
Frame & swingarm
Front forks and steering head
Rear suspension & shock absorbers
Wheels and tires
Brakes (front & rear)
Foot controls, stands, handlebars, controls & instruments
Seats, saddlebags, fairings, and other body components
(TOC pages show detailed subsections for each component group, plus individual procedures for inspection, removal, installation and adjustment.)
SECTION 3 – ENGINE (FL/FX Models)
General information & specs
Top end: cylinder heads, valves, rocker arms
Pistons, rings, cylinders
Crankcase & flywheels
Oiling system
Timing gears and gearcase
Engine removal, disassembly, inspection, reassembly
SECTION 4 – FUEL SYSTEM
Carburetor specifications and adjustments
Idle, mixture, and choke systems
Fuel tank, petcock, and lines
Air cleaner servicing
SECTION 5 – ELECTRIC STARTER
Starter motor description
Drive & relay
Removal, disassembly, inspection, reassembly
SECTION 6 – DRIVE
Primary chain and sprockets
Secondary chain/belt (where applicable)
Clutch (wet and dry types)
Primary chain/belt case
Adjustments, cleaning, inspection, repair
SECTION 7 – TRANSMISSION
4-speed transmission specifications
Mainshaft & countershaft
Gears, bearings, and shifter components
Disassembly, inspection, reassembly & adjustment
SECTION 8 – ELECTRICAL
Electrical specifications
Ignition system (’79 & earlier, ’80 & later)
Charging system (generator/alternator)
Starting & lighting circuits
Horn and switches
Complete wiring diagrams
📄 File Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Manual Name | Harley-Davidson FL/FX Models 1200/1340cc 4-Speed 1978½–1984 Service Manual |
| Models Covered | FL, FLH, FLT, FX, FXE, FXEF, FXB, FXWG, FXSB (1200cc & 1340cc 4-speed variants in the 1978½–1984 range) |
| Years Covered | 1978½–1984 |
| Part Number | 99482-84 |
| PDF Quality | Clear scanned factory manual; includes TOC pages, service charts, and illustrations |
| Total Pages (this PDF) | 372 |
