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
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
T
V
W