How can you tell what model Sportster you have?
It’s all in the VIN # located on the motorcycle’s frame. Where is the VIN # on a Harley-Davidson Sportster? Up close your VIN # should look like this. The letters below (4) (the 5th and 6th characters in your VIN number, beginning with the letter C) represent what model of Sportster you have.
What’s the difference between a Harley-Davidson Sportster and roadster?
Unlike previous Sportsters whose suspension travel measured as little as 1.6 inches, the new Roadster features considerably more movement: 4.5 inches up front, and 3.2 inches at the rear. The upgrade from the shallow riding suspension means the Roadster should soak up bumps and offer a far more civilized ride.
Where is the oil tank on a Sportster?
Oil tank (3 quarts) located under the seat on the right side using a recirculating oiling system 6 volt dry charged battery Two brush 6V generator (29982-52) w / voltage regulator (74510-47A) powering a six volt system 8) Coil-over shocks
What are the changes to a Fiesta Sportster?
1 XLH and XLHC changes include: New full width die-cast aluminum brake drum in the front and aluminum tappet guides. 2 XLH changes include: New graphic for the oil tank. 3 XLCH changes include: Chrome panel for the lower fork bracket and a chrome plated primary chain guard. 4 Paint Colors: 48) Black and White. Fiesta Red and White. …
When did the Harley Davidson Sportster come out?
Harley Davidson and the U.S. Clean Air Act of 1978* . . . AMF Acquisition of the Harley Davidson Company Look Up Sportsters by Specific Year (Specs, VINs & Pics) CLICK HERE >>>> for Year-by-Year Listing of Sportsters These listings are under construction and incomplete at this time so please excuse our progress.
What’s the best color for a Sportster Fender?
Birch White with Black tank panels. Black with Pepper Red tank panels. Options (no charge): Fenders to match tank panel when panel is a standard color. Birch White – (indicate either solid or with black panels). Any standard color without tank panels. Options (extra charge): Metallic Midnight Blue with Birch White tank panels.
What was the first Sportster with full fenders?
The XLCH model proved quite popular, and in 1959, lights, mufflers, and full fenders were fitted. The left-handgrip spark advance was still retained. For the first five years of production, the CH had no ignition key. In 1963, a key was fitted to the top of the magneto.
What’s the difference between a KK and XL Sportster?
These models K, KK, KH, and KHK of 1952 to 1956 had a sidevalve (‘flat head’) engine, whereas the later XL Sportster models use an overhead valve engine. The first Sportster in 1957 had many of the same details of the KH including the frame, fenders, large gas tank and front suspension.
What kind of battery does a Sportster XLH have?
The XLH has a large cover surrounding the headlamp. The XLCH has the eyebrow and smaller headlight. The XLH has a cast aluminum primary cover. The XLCH primary cover is stamped steel. The XLH has a battery coil ignition. The XLCH has no battery and is magneto-fired. The “horseshoe” shaped oil tank was fitted to XLCH models until 1965.
How big was the gas tank on an early Sportster?
A 5-3/4″ headlamp with eyebrow was used, and would become an enduring Sportster feature. XLCH’s had 1″ more ground clearance than the other models. A small 2.2 gallon gas tank, borrowed from the KR dirt track racer, would become the classic Sportster “peanut” tank.