2008 Harley-Davidson Fire/Rescue FLHTP Electra Glide

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2008 Harley-Davidson Fire/Rescue FLHTP Electra Glide

– 2008 Harley-Davidson Fire/Rescue FLHTP Electra Glide

2008 Harley-Davidson Fire/Rescue FLHTP Electra Glide

Fire departments are using Harley-Davidson Fire/Rescue motorcycles for Emergency Support.

2008 Highlights

New ABS system is more compact for sidecar compatibility and no saddlebag intrusion
Brembro brakes for improved brake performance
Automatic compression release
Electronic throttle control
Larger 6.0 gallon fuel tank
Jiffy stand interlock
Pivot police saddle
100th anniversary emblem on front fender

US SPECIFICATIONS:

2008 Harley-Davidson Fire/Rescue FLHTP Electra Glide

 

DIMENSIONS U.S. IMPERIAL UNITS

LENGTH 93.7 in.

OVERALL WIDTH 39.0 in.

OVERALL HEIGHT 61.0 in.

SEAT HEIGHT

SPRUNG SEAT 27.3 in.

SPRUNG SEAT (UNLADEN) 30.7 in.

GROUND CLEARANCE 5.1 in.

RAKE 26°

TRAIL 6.2 in.

WHEELBASE 63.5 in.

FUEL CAPACITY (includes 1.0 gal. reserve) 6.0 gal.

RESERVE FUEL CAPACITY 1.0 gal.

OIL CAPACITY 4 qts

WEIGHT

DRY WEIGHT 764 lbs.

VEHICLE WEIGHT IN RUNNING ORDER 828 lbs.

GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING 1200 lbs.


POWERTRAIN
ENGINE Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103™

DISPLACEMENT 103 cu. in.

BORE x STROKE 3.88 in. x 4.38 in.

ENGINE TORQUE (NORTH AMERICA PER SAE J607) 102.0 ft. lbs.@ 2500 rpm

FUEL SYSTEM Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

COMPRESSION RATIO 9.6:1

MILES PER GALLON

CARB. NA

ESPFI 46 hwy/39 city

PRIMARY DRIVE Chain; 34/46 ratio

FINAL DRIVE Belt; 32/66 ratio

CLUTCH 9-plate, wet

TRANSMISSION 6-speed Cruise Drive™

GEAR RATIO (OVERALL)

1st 9.312

2nd 6.421

3rd 4.774

4th 3.926

5th 3.279

6th 2.790


WHEELS/TIRES
WHEELS

FRONT Black, 9-spoke cast aluminum

REAR Black, 9-spoke cast aluminum

TIRE SIZE

FRONT (D402F PT) MT90B16 72H

REAR (D402 PT) MT90B16 72H


ELECTRICAL
BATTERY Sealed; maintenance-free; 12-volt, 28 amp/hour, 270 cca

CHARGING Three-phase, 50-AMP system (585 watts @ 13v, 2,000 rpm, 650 watts max power @ 13v)

STARTING 1.2 kw electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement

LIGHTS (PER COUNTRY REGULATION)

HEADLAMP Quartz halogen; 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam

TAIL/STOP LIGHTS 8w/28w (5w/21w)

TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS Self-canceling; 28w (21w)

PURSUIT LAMPS Front mounted PAR-36 lamps; one red, one blue; incandescent

FLASHERS Four-way; integrated into turn signal switches

INDICATOR LAMPS High beam, running lights, front fender running lights, directional light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals, security system (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warning, ABS (optional), Police Emergency Light activation

ELECTRONIC SIREN Optional; designed for use of a Whelen 100-watt electronic siren system, amplifier and speaker (if specified by purchase order – at additional cost); waterproof amplifier (two tones: wail and yelp); airhorn; microphone jack

INSTRUMENTS

SPEEDOMETER Certified analog speedometer, indicates 0-120 mph, or kph equivalent with odometer and resettable tripmeter, calibrated, cumlative odometer, analog tachometer

ODOMETER Calibrated, cumulative

TACHOMETER Analog


CHASSIS
FRAME Mild steel, square-section backbone with twin downtubes

SWING ARM Mild steel, rectangular tube sections; stamped junctions, MIG welded

FRONT FORK 41.3 mm; telescopic,

REAR SHOCK Air-adjustable

BRAKES (OPTIONAL ABS) (DIAMETER X WIDTH)

CALIPER TYPE 4-piston calipers

ROTOR TYPE Patented, uniform expansion rotors

FRONT (DUAL) 11.81 in. x .20 in.

REAR 11.81 in. x .28 in.

SUSPENSION TRAVEL

FRONT 4.6 in.

REAR 3.0 in.

LEAN ANGLE (PER SAEJ1168) (RIGHT/ LEFT) 30º / 32º

EXHAUST SYSTEM Chrome, cross-over duals


COLOR OPTIONS
Fire Engine Red



UNIQUE FEATURES
Engineered for sidecar use (consult your Harley-Davidson dealer regarding ABS equipped models); sight glass on brake; master cylinders; one key fits all locks

Measurement reflects 180 lb/81.7 kg operator weight.

Values are nominal. Performance varies by country.

Standard and optional fuel systems vary by country.

ABS is only available in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Availability may vary from dealer to dealer, and is subject to change without notice.


Harley-Davidson reserves the right to discontinue models or change specifications at any time without incurring any obligations. Vehicle specifications may vary from country to country depending on local laws, and some models are not available in certain countries.

 

 

 

DIMENSIONS METRIC UNITS

LENGTH 2380.0 mm

OVERALL WIDTH 990.6 mm

OVERALL HEIGHT 1549.4 mm

SEAT HEIGHT

SPRUNG SEAT 693.4 mm

SPRUNG SEAT (UNLADEN) 779.8 mm

GROUND CLEARANCE 129.5 mm

RAKE 26°

TRAIL 157.5 mm

WHEELBASE 1612.9 mm

FUEL CAPACITY (includes 1.0 gal. reserve) 22.7 L

RESERVE FUEL CAPACITY 3.4 L

OIL CAPACITY 3.8 L

WEIGHT

DRY WEIGHT 346.6 kg

VEHICLE WEIGHT IN RUNNING ORDER 375.6 kg

GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING 545 kg


POWERTRAIN
ENGINE Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103™

DISPLACEMENT 1690 cm³

BORE x STROKE 98.55 mm x 111.13 mm

ENGINE TORQUE (NORTH AMERICA PER SAE J607) 138.0 NM @ 2500 rpm

FUEL SYSTEM Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)

COMPRESSION RATIO 9.6:1

MILES PER GALLON

CARB.

ESPFI

PRIMARY DRIVE Chain; 34/46 ratio

FINAL DRIVE Belt; 32/66 ratio

CLUTCH 9-plate, wet

TRANSMISSION 6-speed Cruise Drive™

GEAR RATIO (OVERALL)

1st 9.312

2nd 6.421

3rd 4.774

4th 3.926

5th 3.279

6th 2.790


WHEELS/TIRES
WHEELS

FRONT Black, 9-spoke cast aluminum

REAR Black, 9-spoke cast aluminum

TIRE SIZE

FRONT (D402F PT) MT90B16 72H

REAR (D402 PT) MT90B16 72H


ELECTRICAL
BATTERY Sealed; maintenance-free; 12-volt, 28 amp/hour, 270 cca

CHARGING Three-phase, 50-AMP system (585 watts @ 13v, 2,000 rpm, 650 watts max power @ 13v)

STARTING 1.2 kw electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement

LIGHTS (PER COUNTRY REGULATION)

HEADLAMP Quartz halogen; 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam

TAIL/STOP LIGHTS 8w/28w (5w/21w)

TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS Self-canceling; 28w (21w)

PURSUIT LAMPS Front mounted PAR-36 lamps; one red, one blue; incandescent

FLASHERS Four-way; integrated into turn signal switches

INDICATOR LAMPS High beam; includes pursuit lamp indicator, directional light bar, neutral, oil pressure, engine diagnostic light, turn signals; low fuel light indicates reserve fuel capacity when main supply is exhausted; optional security system indicator

ELECTRONIC SIREN Optional; designed for use of a Whelen 100-watt electronic siren system, amplifier and speaker (if specified by purchase order – at additional cost); waterproof amplifier (two tones: wail and yelp); airhorn; microphone jack

INSTRUMENTS

SPEEDOMETER Certified analog speedometer, indicates 0-120 mph, or kph equivalent with odometer and resettable tripmeter, calibrated, cumlative odometer, analog tachometer

ODOMETER Calibrated, cumulative

TACHOMETER Analog


CHASSIS
FRAME Mild steel, square-section backbone with twin downtubes

SWING ARM Mild steel, rectangular tube sections; stamped junctions, MIG welded

FRONT FORK 41.3 mm; telescopic,

REAR SHOCK Air-adjustable

BRAKES (OPTIONAL ABS) (DIAMETER X WIDTH)

CALIPER TYPE 4-piston calipers

ROTOR TYPE Patented, uniform expansion rotors

FRONT (DUAL) 299.97 mm x 5.08 mm

REAR 299.97 mm x 5.84 mm

SUSPENSION TRAVEL

FRONT 116.8 mm

REAR 76.2 mm

LEAN ANGLE (PER SAEJ1168) (RIGHT/ LEFT) 30º / 32º

EXHAUST SYSTEM Chrome, cross-over duals


COLOR OPTIONS
Fire Engine Red



UNIQUE FEATURES
Engineered for sidecar use (consult your Harley-Davidson dealer regarding ABS equipped models); sight glass on brake; master cylinders; one key fits all locks


Measurement reflects 180 lb/81.7 kg operator weight.

Values are nominal. Performance varies by country.

Standard and optional fuel systems vary by country.

ABS is only available in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Availability may vary from dealer to dealer, and is subject to change without notice.

Harley-Davidson reserves the right to discontinue models or change specifications at any time without incurring any obligations. Vehicle specifications may vary from country to country depending on local laws, and some models are not available in certain countries.