2003 Harley-Davidson FLHTC/FLHTCI Electra Glide Classic

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2003 Harley-Davidson FLHTC/FLHTCI Electra Glide Classic

2003 Harley-Davidson FLHTC/FLHTCI Electra Glide Classic

– 2003 Harley-Davidson FLHTC/FLHTCI Electra Glide Classic

The FLHTC/I™ Electra Glide Classic keeps riders dreaming of endless highways. The FLHTC/I offers a wind-splitting fork-mounted fairing, plush passenger pillion and backrest, 40-watt per channel sound system with AM/FM/WB compact disc and two low distortion speakers, spacious King Tour-Pak® luggage components, and hard saddlebags. Without question, the Electra Glide Classic is ready for the trip.

Key FLHTC/I Electra Glide® Classic characteristics

-Bat-wing, fork-mounted fairing
-Fiberglass saddlebags and King Tour-Pak®
-Plush seat and passenger backrest
-Full instrumentation
-40-watt per channel stereo
-Vibration-isolated, Black and Chrome Twin Cam 88® Engine
-Triple-disc brake
-Air-adjustable rear touring suspension

SPECIFICATIONS:

2003 Specifications FLHTC/I Electra Glide® Classic

DIMENSIONS
Length 97.5 in. (2476.5 mm)
Seat Height (measure laden w/ 180 lb. rider) 27.3 in. (693.4 mm)
Seat Height (unladen) 30.7 (779.8 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in. (130.0 mm)
Rake 26.0 degrees
Trail 6.2 in. (157.5 mm)
Wheelbase 63.5 in. (1612.9 mm)
Tires: Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series
Front – D402F MT90B16 72H
Rear – D402 MT90B16 74H
Fuel Capacity (included 1.0 gal. reserve) 5.0 gal. (18.9 L)
Reserve Fuel Capacity (warning light @ approx. 1.0 gal. for ESPFI models) 1.0 gal. (3.8 L)
Oil Capacity 4.0 qts. (3.8 L)
Dry Weight 776.0 lbs. (352.3 kg)
Vehicle Weight In Running Order (unladen) 811.0 (368.2 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1259.0 lbs. (571.6 kg)

ENGINE
Engine 45º Air-cooled Twin Cam 88® (vibration isolation-mounted)
Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic
self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.75 x 4.0 in. (95.25 x 101.6 mm)
Displacement 88 cu. in. (1450 cc)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Fuel System2 Carburetion or
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
(single runner, 45 mm throttle bore ESPFI)

DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Double row chain, oil bath,
mechanical tensioner, 36/25 ratio
Final Drive Gates carbon fiber reinforced
polychain belt, 32/70 ratio
Clutch 9-Plate, wet
Transmission Five-speed
Overall Ratio::
1st 10.110
2nd 6.958
3rd 4.953
4th 3.862
5th 3.150

CHASSIS
Frame Mild steel, rectangular section backbone
w/ twin down-tubes
Swing Arm Conventional , rectangular
Front Fork Telescopic cartridge-style damping
Rear Shocks Air-adjustable
Wheels 9-hollow spoke, cast aluminum alloy (laced option)
except two-tone silver/black gold cast only
Brakes:
Caliper type Dual-piston front and rear
Rotor type (diameter x width): Patented, Uniform Expansion Rotors
Front (DUAL) 11.5 in. x .20 in. (292.1 mm x 5.08 mm)
Rear 11.5 in. x .23 in. (292.1 mm x 5.84 mm)
Suspension travel:
Front 4.6 in. (116.8 mm)
Rear 3.0 in. (76.2 mm)

PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque (per SAEJ607)3:
North America 86.0 ft. lbs.@ 3500 rpm (116.6 NM @ 3500 rpm)
International 81.0 ft. lbs.@ 3100 rpm (110.0 NM @ 3100 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168):
Right 31.0 degrees
Left 30.0 degrees

ELECTRIC
Battery Sealed, maintenance-free, 12-volt, 30 amp-hour, 270 cca
(per Battery Council International rating)
Charging:
CARB 37-amp permanent magnet alternator w/ solid-state regulator
(481 watts @ 3000 rpm; 494 watts peak)
ESPFI 45-amp permanent magnet alternator w/ solid-state regulator
(377 watts @ 1000 rpm; 572 watts @ 3000 rpm; 585 watts peak)
Starting 1.2 kw electric w/ Bendix-type engagement
Lights: (As per country regulation)
Headlamp Quartz halogen, 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
Passing lamps 2 @ 35w (except where prohibited by law)
Tail/stop lights 8w/28w (int’l: 5w/21w)
Turn signal lights (self-canceling) 28w, (int’l: 21w)
Indicator lamps High beam, passing lamps, neutral oil pressure,
engine diagnostic light, accessory, speakers, turn signals,
low fuel warning (ESPFI models only), and security system (optional)4

STYLING/CONVENIENCE
Engine Trim Black powdercoated w/ chrome covers
Exhaust System Chrome crossover duals
Ignition Tank console-mounted
Seat Extended comfort; plush, pillow-look;
accepts available driver backrest
Passenger Backrest Integrated in Tour-Pak lid w/ wrap-around armrests
Foot Supports Full-length operator floor boards
w/ heel-toe shifter lever
Fairing Fork-mounted “Bat Wing”
Windshield Clear Lexan
Instruments Electronic speedometer and tachometer; fuel gauge; voltmeter;
oil pressure gauge; clock (integrated in stereo); ambient air temperature
gauge; odometer and resettable trip meter
Stereo Premium sound system (40 watts per speaker) w/ AM/FM/CD player,
fairing-mounted speakers, Weather Band, digital clock,
bi-directional seek and scan, music search and music scan,
4 presets and automatic volume control w/ adjustable sensitivity
Aux. Audio Input On radio face; will accommodate any line-level audio
output device, like personal CD or MP3 player
Antenna Single AM/FM/WB antenna
Cruise Control Electronic w/ set, resume, accelerate and decelerate functions
Handlebar Controls Start; engine cutoff; L/R turn signals; horn; hi/low beam;
Sound System audio and channel control
Hazard Warning Integrated w/ turn signal controls
Electrical Power Outlet(s) Cigarette lighter; 4-pin
accessory connector beneath seat
Tour-Pak Fiberglass; side-hinged; capacity for 2 full-face helmets;
storage pocket; integral wrap-around passenger backrest;
rubber mat liner and integral side running lights, volume: 2.5 cu. ft. (75L)
Saddlebags Fiberglass w/ hinged lids, chrome slant latches, and
chrome dual-rail saddlebag guards, volume: 1.2 cu. ft. (36L) per bag
Luggage Locks Tour-Pak and saddlebag barrel-key; common w/ ignition
Fork Lock Barrel key, common w/ ignition
Gas Cap Lock Barrel key, common w/ ignition

COLORS
Two-Tone Sterling Silver and Vivid Black, Vivid Black, Gunmetal Pearl
Luxury Blue Pearl, Luxury Rich Red Pearl, White Pearl

WARRANTY
Warranty 12 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 Km);
every 5,000 miles (8,000 Km) thereafter.
— Inspections of certain systems and components are required at 2,500 mile (4,000 Km) intervals —