2008 Harley-Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic

The Heritage Softail Classic offers long-range touring comfort and nostalgic, dresser style with big FL front end, chrome passing lamps, studded leather saddle bags and a full windshield. A smooth ride and comfortable position carry the Heritage Softail rider far beyond the horizon. The passenger seat and the windshield can be quickly detached for laid-back cruising.

FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic features:

Rigid-mount, 1584cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine
6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
Black powder-coated engine with chrome covers
Chrome Staggered Shorty Dual exhaust
Chrome oil tank
150 mm-16 rear / MT90-16 front tire
Chrome Laced Steel wheels with blackwall tires
FL rear fender
Two-piece, two-up seat with detachable passenger pillion and backrest
Touring handlebar
Five-gallon Fat Bob tank
Clear-lens reflector-optics chrome passing lamps
Chrome plated directional light bar
Detachable King-Size Lexan windshield
Leather saddlebags with quick-detach buckles
Full-length floorboards with heel/toe shift lever
32-degree FL front forks with full FL fender and chrome accents
Chrome hub cover
Optional Chrome Aluminum Profile Laced wheels
Optional Smart Security System

SPECIFICATIONS:

2008 harley-davidson® SPECIFICATIONS1 softail® FLSTC Heritage Softail® Classic

DIMENSIONS
Length 94.50 in. (2400.30 mm)
Overall Width 39.20 in. (995.68 mm)
Overall Height 44.10 in. (1120.14 mm)
Seat Height:
- Laden2 25.50 in. (647.70 mm)
- Unladen 27.40 in. (695.96 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.10 in. (129.54 mm)
Rake (steering head) 32°
Fork Angle 32°
Trail 5.80 in. (147.32 mm)
Wheelbase 64.50 in. (1638.30 mm)
Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson® Series, bias blackwall):
- Front – D402F MT90B16 72H
- Rear – D401 150/80B16 71H
Fuel Capacity (warning light at approximately 1 gal.) 5 gal. (18.93 L)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3 qts. (2.84 L)
Transmission Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)
Primary Chain Case Capacity3 1 qts. (0.95 L)
Weight:
- As Shipped 725 lbs. (328.85 kg)
- In Running Order 750 lbs. (340.19 kg)
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1160 lbs. (526.17 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating:
- Front 430 lbs. (195.04 kg)
- Rear 730 lbs. (331.12 kg)

ENGINE
Engine4 Air-cooled, Twim Cam 96B™
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic,
self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.75 in. (95.25 mm) x 4.38 in. (111.25 mm)
Displacement4 96 cu. in. (1584 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel System5 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper, washable
Lubrication System Pressurized, dry-sump

DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive6 Belt, 32/66 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise Drive™
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S. HDI JPN
1st 9.312 9.312 9.030
2nd 6.421 6.421 6.226
3rd 4.774 4.774 4.630
4th 3.926 3.926 3.807
5th 3.279 3.279 3.179
6th 2.790 2.790 2.706

CHASIS
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped,
cast, and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded
Swing Arm Mild steel, round tube sections, forged junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 41.30 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers
Rear Shocks Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over
Wheels7(Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum option): Chrome, Laced Steel
105th Anniversary Wheels7 Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum
- Front 16 in. x 3 in. (406.40 mm x 76.20 mm)
- Rear 16 in. x 3 in. (406.40 mm x 76.20 mm)
Brakes:
- Caliper Type 4-piston front and 2-piston rear
- Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
- Front (floating) 11.50 in. x .20 in. (292.10 mm x 5.08 mm)
- Rear 11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm)
Suspension Travel:
- Front Wheel 5.10 in. (129.54 mm)
- Rear Wheel 4.30 in. (109.22 mm)

PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque8 (per SAE J1349):
- North America 87.90 ft. lbs. @ 2750 rpm (119.19 NM @ 2750 rpm)
- World 84.80 ft. lbs. @ 3200 rpm (114.99 NM @ 3200 rpm)
- Japan 81.60 ft. lbs. @ 2750 rpm (110.65 NM @ 2750 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168): Right: 29° Left: 26°
Fuel Economy9(EPA urban/highway test): 35/54 mpg (6.72/4.36 L /100 km)

ELECTRIC
Battery Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca
(per Battery Council International Rating)
Charging Three-Phase, 38-amp system
(439W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 489W max power @ 13V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
- Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
- Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W (5W/21W)
- Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
- Indicator Lamps High beam, front fender running lights,
neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics,
6-speed, low fuel warnings, security system10 (optional)

STYLING/CONVENIENCE
Engine Trim Black powder-coated engine with chrome treatment covers
Exhaust System Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Fenders and Supports
- Front Full coverage fender with chrome accents
- Rear Full coverage fender with chrome supports
Foot Supports and Controls
- Rider Full-length footboards with heel/toe shift levers
- Passenger Standard footpegs
Handlebar Style Stainless steel, classic touring
Seat Type and Style Two-piece, two-up Softail® classic removeable seat pillion
Fork Lock Common with ignition key
Hazard Warning Integrated into turn signal controls
Smart Security System Next-generation hands-free security fob;
operates based on proximity to vehicle