• Specification
  • IMPORTANT NOTICE!
  • SaFety Definitions
    • HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES ARE FOR ON-ROAD USE ONLY
  • YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSISTANCE
  • 2003 SPORTSTER MODELS
    • 2003 SPORTSTER MODELS
  • SAFETY FIRST
    • SAFE OPERATING RULES
  • RULES OF THE ROAD
    • RULES OF THE ROAD
    • ACCESSORIES AND CARGO
      • Accessory and Cargo Guidelines
  • IDENTIFICATION
    • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (V.I.N.)
  • SPECIFICATIONS
    • *DIMENSIONS
    • WeIGHT
    • CAPACITIES
    • IGNITION SYSTEM
    • SPARK PLUGS
    • ENGINE
    • TRANSMISSION
    • NUMBER OF SPROCKET TEETH (Primary Chain)
    • NUMBER OF SPROCKET TEETH
    • GEAR RATIOS
    • TIRE DATA
    • FUEL INFORMATION
    • GASOLINE BLENDS
    • CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
    • BULB CHART (TABLE)
  • CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
    • IGNITION/LIGHT KEY SWITCH
    • ELECTRIC STARTER SWITCH
    • ENGINE STOP SWITCH
    • HOrN SWITCH
    • HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH
    • TURN SIGNAL SWITCHES - General
    • TURN SIGNAL SWITCH OPERATION
    • HAZARD WARNING 4-WAY FLASHER (Turn Signal Switches)
    • INDICATOR LIGHTS - GENERAL
    • TACHOMETER
    • SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
    • SPEEDOMETER
    • TRIP-ODOMETER
    • THROTTLE CONTROL GRIP
    • ENRICHENER
      • Constant Velocity (C.V.) Carburetor Enrichener
    • CLUTCH HAND LEVER
    • GEAR SHIFTER
    • BRAKES
    • MIRRORS (CONVEX)
    • FUEL SUPPLY VALVE
    • FUEL FILLER CAP
    • FORK LOCK
    • REAR SHOCK ABSORBER PRE-LOAD ADJUSTMENT (All Models)
    • SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT (XL SPORT)
      • Definitions:
      • General
      • Spring Pre-load
      • XL Sport Front Spring Pre-load
      • Front Compression And Rebound (XL SPORT)
      • General
      • Compression
      • Rebound
      • Rear Suspension Compression and Rebound (XL Sport)
      • General
      • Rebound Adjustment
      • Compression Adjustment
    • SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT
    • JIFFY STAND
  • OPERATION
    • OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONS
    • BREAK-IN: THE FIRST 500 MILES (800 KM)
    • PRE-RIDING CHECKLIST
    • STARTING THE ENGINE
      • C.V. Carburetors
      • Cool Engine
        • Outside Temperature Cooler Than 60°F
        • Outside Temperature Warmer Than 60°F
      • Warm Or Hot Engine
    • STOPPING THE ENGINE
    • SHIFTING GEARS
  • MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
    • SAFE OPERATING MAINTENANCE
    • MAINTENANCE
    • ENGINE LUBRICATION
    • CHECKING OIL LEVEL
      • Oil Level COLD Check
      • Oil Level HOT Check
    • ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER
      • Installation
    • WINTER LUBRICATION
    • TRANSMISSION/PRIMARY CHAINCASE LUBRICATION
      • Check Lubricant Level
      • Changing Lubricant
    • PRIMARY CHAIN
    • PRIMARY CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
    • REAR DRIVE BELT
    • CHaSSIS LUBRICATION
      • Greasing
    • OIL APPLICATIONS
    • FRONT FORK OIL
    • FUEL STRAINER
    • CLUTCH
    • HYDRAULIC LIFTERS
    • FRONT FORK BEARINGS
    • REAR FORK PIVOT SHAFT
    • BRAKES
    • TIRES
    • Tire replacement
    • SHOCK ABSORBERS
    • SPARK PLUGS
    • IGNITION TIMING
    • CArBURETOR
    • AIR CLEANER
    • HEADLAMP
    • TURN SIGNAL BULBS
      • Lens Cap Access
      • Bulb Removal and Installation
      • Lens Cap Replacement
    • ALTERNATOR CHARGING RATE AND VOLTAGE REGULATOR
    • BATTERY
      • General
    • BATTERY TESTING
      • Voltmeter Test
    • BATTERY DISCONNECTION AND REMOVAL
    • BATTERY CLEANING AND INSPECTION
    • BATTERY CHARGING
      • Safety Precautions
      • Charging Battery
    • BATTERY INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
    • BATTERY STORAGE
    • JUMP-STARTING PROCEDURE
      • Positive Cable
      • Negative Cable
    • FUSE REPLACEMENT
    • CIRCUIT BREAKERS
    • SEAT
      • Removal
      • Installation
    • MOTORCYCLE STORAGE
    • PLACING MOTORCYCLE IN STORAGE
    • REMOVAL FROM STORAGE
  • ACCESSORIES MAINTENANCE
    • GENERAL MAINTENANCE
    • CLEANING YOUR MOTORCYCLE
    • LEATHER CARE
      • WHITEWALL TIRES
    • WHEEL CARE
      • WINDSHIELDS
  • TROUBLESHOOTING
    • GENERAL
    • ENGINE
      • Starter Does Not Operate or Does Not Turn Engine Over
      • Engine Turns Over But Does Not Start
      • Starts Hard
      • Starts But Runs Irregularly or Misses
      • A Spark Plug Fouls Repeatedly
      • Pre-ignition or Detonation (Knocks or Pings)
      • Overheats
      • Excessive Vibration
    • LUBRICATION SYSTEM
      • Oil Does Not Return to Oil Tank
      • Engine Leaks Oil From Cases, Push Rods, Hoses
    • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
      • Alternator Does Not Charge
      • Alternator Charge Rate is Below Normal
    • CARBURETOR
      • Carburetor Floods
    • TRANSMISSION
      • Transmission Shifts Hard
      • Transmission Jumps Out of Gear
      • Clutch Slips
      • Clutch Drags or Does Not Release
      • Clutch Chatters
    • BRAKES
      • Brakes Do Not Hold Normally
  • WARRANTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    • WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
    • OWNER’S IDENTIFICATION CARD
    • KEEPING IT ALL HARLEY
    • IMPORTANT MOVING INFORMATION
    • CALIFORNIA EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL
    • EPA NOISE REGULATIONS
    • WARRANTY/SERVICE INFORMATION
    • REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
    • NHTSA STATEMENT
    • HARLEY-DAVIDSON LIMITED WARRANTY (12 MONTHS/UNLIMITED MILEAGE)
      • DURATION AND TRANSFER
      • OWNER OBLIGATIONS
      • EXCLUSIONS
      • OTHER LIMITATIONS
      • IMPORTANT/READ CAREFULLY
    • LIMITED WARRANTY TRANSFER FORM
    • HARLEY-DAVIDSON EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
      • THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY:
      • RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REQUIRED MAINTENANCE
    • HARLEY-DAVIDSON NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY
      • THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE NOISE CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY:
      • RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REQUIRED MAINTENANCE
  • MAINTENANCE SCHEDULING
    • REGULAR SERVICE INTERVALS
    • SERVICE LITERATURE
  • INDEX
    • Symbols
    • Numerics
    • A
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    • L
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    • P
    • R
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