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Harley-Davidson Low Rider

Factory configuration

Radiate cast wheels

What changed for 2018 · Radiate cast wheels

Factory identity and powertrain
MY2018 moves the Low Rider to the lighter Softail frame with a Milwaukee-Eight 107, monoshock, dual-bending-valve fork, LED lighting and Radiate cast wheels. Manufacturer source
Factory colours
Harley-Davidson lists Vivid Black, Wicked Red, Electric Blue and Bonneville Salt Pearl for MY2018. Manufacturer source
Factory wheel configuration
This selected configuration uses Harley-Davidson's cast wheels. Manufacturer source
Factory image
The selected configuration uses Harley-Davidson's exact MY2018 complete-motorcycle cast-wheel image. Manufacturer source
Front tyre pressure correction
Harley-Davidson Recall 0628 corrects the FXLR cold front pressure to 32 psi (221 kPa). Manufacturer source
Harley-Davidson Low Rider — Radiate cast wheels — 1984–2020
Image: Harley-Davidson MY2018 Media Kit — FXLR Radiate cast-wheel studio photograph

Vitals

Wet weight
300 kg
Fuel capacity
18.9 L
Front tyre
110/90B19 62H
Rear tyre
180/70B16 77H
Tyre pressures
32 / 40 psi cold solo
Ground clearance
130 mm
Payload capacity
226 kg

Field repair

Fuse box
Behind the left side cover.
Battery access
Remove the seat and follow the exact model-year owner manual; disconnect negative first and reconnect it last.

Plug and reinflate a tubeless tread puncture

  1. 01Confirm the damage is in the tread and the bead, sidewall and carcass are intact; otherwise recover the motorcycle.
  2. 02Remove the object, prepare the puncture and install a repair string with the insertion tool.
  3. 03Inflate gradually, leak-check the repair and set the tyre to the documented cold pressure with the temperature correction applied.
  4. 04Ride conservatively and replace or professionally repair the tyre as soon as practical.

Replace a failed fuse

  1. 01Switch the motorcycle off and remove the left side cover.
  2. 02Remove the main fuse before maintenance, then release the fuse block from its caddy.
  3. 03Replace only the failed fuse with the same type and rating; do not bypass it.
  4. 04Refit the fuse block, main fuse and side cover. If the replacement fails again, stop and diagnose or recover the motorcycle.

Inspect drive-belt deflection

  1. 01Unload and secure the motorcycle in the owner-manual inspection condition.
  2. 02Place the belt-tension gauge at the belt window or midway between the pulleys, as fitted, and apply 10 lbf upward.
  3. 03Compare deflection with the current owner-manual specification and inspect the belt for cuts, missing teeth or edge damage.
  4. 04Do not improvise an axle alignment or tension setting without the model procedure and torque values; recover or obtain service if out of specification.

Data sheet

Dimensions & weights

Wet weight
300 kg
Ground clearance
130 mm
Wheelbase
1630 mm
Payload capacity
226 kg

Engine & drivetrain

Engine
1746 cc · Milwaukee-Eight 107
Cooling
Air/oil cooled
Transmission
6-speed manual
Final drive
Belt
Fuelling
Electronic fuel injection

Fuel & range

Fuel capacity
18.9 L

Electronics & rider aids

ABS
Optional from factory

Consumables & service specs

Every value carries its source.

Tyres

Front
110/90B19 62HFactory front fitment on the cast-wheel configuration.Harley-Davidson identity source · official
Rear
180/70B16 77HFactory rear fitment on the cast-wheel configuration.Harley-Davidson identity source · official

Tyre pressures

Front — solo
32 psi coldHarley-Davidson Recall 0628 corrected the owner-manual value to 32 psi cold.H-D Recall 0628 · official
Rear — solo
40 psi coldExact model-year cold pressure.Harley-Davidson identity source · official

Engine oil

Viscosity
SAE 20W-50Use the exact owner-manual temperature table for extreme cold or heat.Harley-Davidson identity source · official
Capacity
4.7 L with filterSet final level using the owner-manual hot-check procedure rather than volume alone.Harley-Davidson identity source · official

Brakes

Fluid type
DOT 4Use only fresh DOT 4 from a sealed container.Harley-Davidson identity source · official

Fuel

Minimum octane
91 AKI / 95 RONUnleaded fuel.Harley-Davidson identity source · official
Ethanol tolerance
E10 maximum for US-market motorcyclesDo not use E85 or methanol-containing fuel.Harley-Davidson identity source · official

Tyre Library

Tyres for this bike and year

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Michelin Anakee Adventure

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Michelin Anakee III

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Michelin Anakee Road

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Michelin Anakee Wild

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Pirelli Angel GT

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Pirelli Angel GT II

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Pirelli Angel ST

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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventure A41

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Bridgestone Battlax Adventure Trail AT41

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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross AX41

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Bridgestone BATTLAX Adventurecross Scrambler AX41S

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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT-45

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Bridgestone BATTLAX BT46

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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T32

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Bridgestone BATTLAX Sport Touring T33

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Bridgestone BATTLE WING BW501 / BW502

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Bridgestone BATTLECRUISE H50

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Avon Cobra Chrome

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Michelin Commander II

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Michelin Commander III Cruiser

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Michelin Commander III Touring

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Continental ContiClassicAttack

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Continental ContiEscape

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Continental ContiLegend

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Continental ContiMotion

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Continental ContiRoad

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Continental ContiRoadAttack 4

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Continental ContiTour

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Continental ContiTrailAttack 3

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Metzeler Cruisetec

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Pirelli Diablo Powercruiser

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Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara

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Mitas Enduro Trail-ADV 2

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Mitas Enduro Trail-XT+

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Mitas Enduro Trail+

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Bridgestone EXEDRA G853 / G852

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Bridgestone EXEDRA MAX

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IRC GP-21F / GP-22R

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Heidenau K60 Scout

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Dunlop K750

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Metzeler Karoo 4

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Metzeler Karoo Street

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Metzeler Lasertec

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Metzeler ME 888 Marathon Ultra

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Pirelli MT 21 Rallycross

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Pirelli MT 60 RS

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Pirelli Night Dragon

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Continental RB 2 / K 112

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Michelin Road 5

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Michelin Road 6

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Michelin Road 6 GT

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Michelin Road Classic

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Michelin Road W GT

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Metzeler Roadtec 01

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Metzeler Roadtec 01 SE

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Metzeler Roadtec 02

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Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact

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Michelin Scorcher 11

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Michelin Scorcher Adventure

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Pirelli Scorpion Rally

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Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR

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Pirelli Scorpion Trail II

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Pirelli Scorpion Trail III

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Avon Spirit ST

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Mitas Terra Force-R

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Continental TKC 70

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Continental TKC 70 Rocks

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Continental TKC 80

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Continental TKC 80²

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Metzeler Tourance

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Metzeler Tourance Next 2

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Bridgestone Trail Wing TW101 / TW42

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Does not fit this bike

Michelin Scorcher 31

The size names match, but one or more complete fit checks fail for this motorcycle.

Still needs checking: source information, any manufacturer restrictions, front and rear pairing, approved rim width, tube or tubeless setup, a named tyre match.

What breaks first and where.

01

Original owner manual listed the wrong front tyre pressure

MinorCommon

Harley-Davidson Recall 0628 corrected the cold front pressure for the FXLR to 32 psi (221 kPa). Keep the correction with the motorcycle and use the corrected value.

Symptoms

  • Original owner-manual tyre table shows a different front pressure

Field repairableYes — Set the cold front tyre to 32 psi and retain the official insert with the manual.

Where to find things

Common locations for jacks, filters, fluids and fuse boxes. Follow the reference link when a picture helps more than words.

Engine oil fill

Engine-oil filler plug and dipstick are on the powertrain and are used for the upright hot-level check.

Reference

Brake fluid reservoir

Front reservoir sight glass is at the handlebar master cylinder; rear reservoir is beside the rear brake system. Both must remain above their minimum marks.

Reference

Air filter housing

Air-cleaner housing is on the right side of the engine.

Reference

Battery

Battery is accessed after seat removal; model equipment around the battery must be moved in the owner-manual sequence.

Reference

Fuse box — interior

Main fuse holder and fuse block are behind the left side cover.

Reference

Field toolkit

What it takes to remove a wheel, handle common field repairs, and get moving again.

10 lbf drive-belt tension gauge

Required
Drive-belt inspection. Measures belt deflection using the exact-year Touring procedure.Harley-Davidson identity source · official

Compact inflator with 0-60 psi gauge

Required
Reinflate and pressure-check either wheel after puncture repair. Reinflates a repaired tyre or tube and verifies cold pressure.Breakstate T1 baseline

Exact-year spare fuse set and puller

Required
Restore one failed protected circuit after diagnosing the cause. Carries only the fuse types and ratings listed in the selected owner's manual.Harley-Davidson identity source · official

Pre-trip-confirmed fastener kit

Required
Panels, seat, battery access and non-safety-critical adjustments. Carry only driver profiles and sizes confirmed on the selected motorcycle during its pre-trip service.Breakstate T1 baseline

Tubeless tyre plug kit

Required
Front or rear tread puncture after carcass inspection. Repairs a serviceable tread puncture for controlled onward travel.Breakstate T1 baseline