S&S Cycle 49-State Certified X-Wedge Engine User Manual
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Congratulations on purchasing an S&S® engine! Your new engine is designed and manufactured with the same care and attention to detail as those
used to set speed records and win races around the world.
This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the operation, care, and required maintenance of your engine. It also notifies you of important
safety information and provides authorized service personnel with necessary emissions control specifications. Other S&S publications discuss
repairs and/or changes to the engine configuration. For information related to other components and systems on the motorcycle consult the
manufacturer’s manuals.
This engine conforms to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency applicable exhaust emissions regulations effective on the date of manufacture. A
small volume motorcycle manufacturer, kit manufacturer or assembler may use this engine without applying for a separate emission certificate.
Per the tampering and defeat device prohibitions, under the Clean Air Act, it is illegal to remove or render inoperative any device or element of
an emissions control system, or to install any part or component that would bypass, defeat, or render inoperative any device or element of design
installed on the vehicle under the Clean Air Act regulations. This includes but is not limited to any changes made to camshafts, fuel metering system,
ignition, and exhaust system.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Engine Identification Number (EIN) is stamped on the outside of the front motor mount on both the left and right side of the crankcase. It
consists of a ten-character code, with the first and last characters being stars (*). The second character is a letter that designates the code for the
manufactured year of the engine. The final four characters before the star are the crankcase serial/sequence number for that year.
Example: *H5500103* represents crankcase sequence number 103 made in 2007
Year Code
2005
F
2006
G
2007
H
2008
J
2009
K
2010
L
OPERATION
Engine Speed and Load
Exceeding 5,800 RPM under any circumstances may damage the engine.
An engine that is run long distances at high speed or under heavy load may overheat. Oil and spark plugs should be inspected more frequently
when the engine is subjected to extreme temperatures.
CAUTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Engine Identification Number ...................................................................Page 2
Operation ...........................................................................................................Page 2
Maintenance .....................................................................................................Page 4
Emission Control Warranty Statement ....................................................Page 8