Harley-Davidson Breakout 117 (FXBR Milwaukee-Eight) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,923cc Air/Oil-Cooled 45° V-Twin 8-Valve Milwaukee-Eight 117 Raked Cruiser (3-Hole) · Source: Harley-Davidson Softail Models (FXBR Breakout 117) Official Owner’s Manual
According to the Harley-Davidson Softail Models (FXBR Breakout 117) Official Owner’s Manual, the 2023–Present Harley-Davidson Breakout 117 (FXBR Milwaukee-Eight) (chassis FXBR (117)/FXBRS (2018–2022 114)) requires 4.3 L (4.54 US qt) of SAE 20W-50 (JASO MA2, Screamin’ Eagle SYN3 20W-50 / H-D 360 SAE 20W-50) engine oil for a drain-only change and 4.7 L (4.97 US qt) with filter service (HD 62700297 (Chrome) / 62700296 (Black) / HF171C). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI front (130/60B21 63H) and 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI rear (240/40R18 79V), paired with 4× HD 6R10 (31600012 — Dual-Plug M8 Heads) spark plug(s) and a HD 65989-97E / YTX20HL-BS battery.
Drain only: 4.3 L (4.54 US qt)
R 290 kPa (2.90 bar)
Est. Range: ~336 km (209 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 20W-50 · JASO MA2 · Screamin’ Eagle SYN3 20W-50 / H-D 360 SAE 20W-50 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 4.3 L (4.54 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 4.7 L (4.97 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 5 L (5.28 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | HD 62700297 (Chrome) / 62700296 (Black) / HF171C |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | At full operating temperature resting ON THE SIDESTAND (Jiffy Stand); thread dipstick in to read |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 24 N·m (17.7 lb-ft / 2.45 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
| Primary Chaincase Fluid | 1065 ml (1.06 L) — H-D Formula+ Primary & Transmission Fluid (1,065 ml / 36 fl oz wet refill) |
| Separate Transmission / Gearbox Oil | 828 ml (0.83 L) — H-D Formula+ or Heavy Synthetic Gear Oil 80W-140 (828 ml / 28 fl oz refill) |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 130/60B21 63H · Rear: 240/40R18 79V (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 250 kPa / 2.50 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | HD 6R10 (31600012 — Dual-Plug M8 Heads) × 4 (Gap: 0.8–0.9 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | HD 65989-97E / YTX20HL-BS (12V 17.5Ah High-Output AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | Harley-Davidson Heavy-Duty Carbon Belt — Wide-swingarm 240mm rear drive |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · Air/Oil-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 117 (No coolant — oil-cooled exhaust valve bridges) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1923 cc · 102 hp @ 5,020 rpm · 168 N·m (123.9 lb-ft) @ 3,500 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 665 mm (26.2 in) · 310 kg (683 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 18.9 L (5.0 US gal) · ~17.8 km/L → ~336 km (209 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 1,600 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 8,000 km / 8,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 24,000 km / 48,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 48,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Compared to the 2018–2022 Breakout 114 (FXBRS, small 13.2 L / 3.5-gal tank), the 2023+ Breakout 117 (FXBR) gained the 1,923cc M8 117 with Heavy Breather intake, a much larger 18.9 L (5.0-gal) tank, standard cruise control, taller pullback riser, and 26-spoke cast wheels.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
On M8 117 models equipped with the forward-facing Heavy Breather intake, filling the 4.7 L sump all the way to the top FULL mark often causes crankcase breather misting onto the right engine cover—keep the hot sidestand dipstick level slightly below FULL (~half to two-thirds up the crosshatch).
Garage Wrenching Gotchas
- Always slip the factory water-repellent Rain Sock over the exposed Heavy Breather cone filter in heavy rain, and never blow compressed air from the outside in when cleaning the element.
- Combining a raked-out
130/60B21front wheel with a240/40R18rear tire and shallow 26.8° lean angle produces a wide U-turn radius and early peg-feeler scraping—plan tight turns smoothly.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why does oil mist sometimes appear near the Breakout 117 Heavy Breather air filter?
Crankcase head breathers vent into the throttle body; running oil right at the top FULL mark increases oil carry-over. Fill ~4.3 L initially and maintain the hot sidestand reading around halfway to two-thirds up the safe zone.
How much larger is the fuel tank on the Breakout 117 vs the older Breakout 114?
Harley increased capacity from 13.2 L (3.5 US gal) on 2018–2022 FXBRS 114 models to 18.9 L (5.0 US gal) on the 2023+ FXBR 117, adding over 100 km of highway range.
What is the recommended cold tire pressure for the Harley Breakout 117?
Factory cold inflation is 36 PSI (250 kPa) front (130/60B21) and 42 PSI (290 kPa) rear (240/40R18).