Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200X Forty-Eight - Owner's Manual > Right Hand Control Switches

Hazard Warning 4-Way Flasher

See Right Hand Control Module. This switch is used to allow a stranded motorcycle to be left in the 4-way flashing mode. With the flashers, the motorcycle can be left with the ignition locked until help is found. Refer to Right Hand Control Switches.

1. With the ignition switch in the IGNITION or ACC position, press on the hazard warning triangle to activate the 4-way flashers.

NOTE: Security models: The fob must be present when turning on the 4-way flashers and when canceling the flashers.

2. Turn ignition off. The 4-way flashers continue for 2 hours or until cancelled by the rider.

3. To cancel, turn the ignition to ACC or IGNITION. Press the warning triangle above the start switch.

Start

See Right Hand Control Module. The start switch is on the right handlebar control module. Refer to Right Hand Control Switches.

1. Switch the OFF/RUN switch to the RUN position. Shift the transmission to neutral. The neutral (green) indicator should be illuminated. See Starting the Engine.

2. Turn the ignition switch to IGNITION. Press the start switch to operate the starter motor.

NOTES:

• When the starter is activated, the headlamp is momentarily turned off to reduce battery load.
• If the engine does not start, the starter motor runs for five seconds and then stops. Release the start switch. Press the start switch to try again. After several unsuccessful attempts to start the engine, see a Harley-Davidson dealer.

Engine Off

See Right Hand Control Module. Press the engine OFF switch to shut off the engine. Refer to Right Hand Control Switches.

After turning off the engine. Turn the ignition switch to OFF to disconnect the electric power.

Engine Run

See Right Hand Control Module. Push the engine RUN switch to enable engine start and run. The engine OFF/RUN switch must be in the RUN position to start or operate the engine. Refer to Right Hand Control Switches.

Right Turn Signal

Activate: See Right Hand Control Module. Press the right turn signal switch to activate the right turn signal. Refer to Right Hand Control Switches.

Cancel: Press the right turn signal switch to cancel the right turn signal. For detailed operation, see Turn Signal Switch Operation.

NOTE: Front turn signal lamps also function as running lamps. This feature may not be available in all markets.

Right Hand Control Module

1. Hazard
2. Off
3. Run
4. Left turn signal
5. Start

Right Hand Control Switches

Turn Signal Switch Operation

Operating

Press and release the left or right turn signal switch to activate the turn signal lamps. The lamps flash until they are automatically canceled or manually canceled by the rider.

NOTE: If a turn signal indicator flashes rapidly, a turn signal is not operating. Exercise caution. Use hand signals. Immediately replace defective components.

Automatic Canceling

The turn signal lamps automatically cancel when a full turn has been detected based on speed, acceleration and turn completion.

The lamps also cancel if the turn signal has been activated for a prolonged period (20 flashes) while the motorcycle speed is greater than 7 mph 11 km/h. If the motorcycle is stopped or moving slower than this speed, the turn signal continues flashing.

Manual Canceling

To cancel the turn signal, press and release the turn signal switch a second time.

To activate the opposite turn signal, press and release the turn signal switch for the new direction. The first turn signal cancels and the opposite turn signal lamps begin flashing.

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