The Harley-Davidson Big Twin online service manual was derived from the original Harley-Davidson factory service manual. It provides service, repair and maintenance information for the 1940-1947 OHV 61 Cubic Inch (1000cc), 74 Cubic Inch (1200cc) engines, Side Valve 74 Cubic Inch (1200cc) engines and 80 Cubic Inch (1300cc) engines found in 1940-1947 Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

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The Harley-Davidson Big Twin online repair manual covers the following motorcycles:

1947 Harley-Davidson Model UL 74 SV (1214cc)
1947 Harley-Davidson Model U 74 SV (1214cc)
1947 Harley-Davidson FS Knucklehead Sidecar 74ci 1214cc
1947 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead Special Sport Solo 74ci 1214cc
1947 Harley-Davidson F Knucklehead Solo 74ci 1214cc
1947 Harley-Davidson ES Knucklehead Sidecar 61ci 1000cc
1947 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead Special Sport Solo 61ci 1000cc
1947 Harley-Davidson E Knucklehead Solo 61ci 1000cc
1946 Harley-Davidson Model UL 74 SV (1214cc)
1946 Harley-Davidson Model U 74 SV (1214cc)
1946 Harley-Davidson FS Knucklehead Sidecar 74ci 1214cc
1946 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead Special Sport Solo 74ci 1214cc
1946 Harley-Davidson F Knucklehead Solo 74ci 1214cc
1946 Harley-Davidson ES Knucklehead Sidecar 61ci 1000cc
1946 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead Special Sport Solo 61ci 1000cc
1946 Harley-Davidson E Knucklehead Solo 61ci 1000cc
1945 Harley-Davidson Model UL 74 SV (1214cc)
1945 Harley-Davidson Model U 74 SV (1214cc)
1945 Harley-Davidson FS Knucklehead Sidecar 74ci 1214cc
1945 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead Special Sport Solo 74ci 1214cc
1945 Harley-Davidson F Knucklehead Solo 74ci 1214cc
1945 Harley-Davidson ES Knucklehead Sidecar 61ci 1000cc
1945 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead Special Sport Solo 61ci 1000cc
1945 Harley-Davidson E Knucklehead Solo 61ci 1000cc
1944 Harley-Davidson Model UL 74 SV (1214cc)
1944 Harley-Davidson Model U 74 SV (1214cc)
1944 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead Special Sport Solo 74ci 1214cc
1944 Harley-Davidson F Knucklehead Solo 74ci 1214cc
1944 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead Special Sport Solo 61ci 1000cc
1944 Harley-Davidson E Knucklehead Solo 61ci 1000cc
1943 Harley-Davidson Model UL 74 SV (1214cc)
1943 Harley-Davidson Model U 74 SV (1214cc)
1943 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead Special Sport Solo 74ci 1214cc
1943 Harley-Davidson F Knucklehead Solo 74ci 1214cc
1943 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead Special Sport Solo 61ci 1000cc
1943 Harley-Davidson E Knucklehead Solo 61ci 1000cc
1942 Harley-Davidson Model UL 74 SV (1214cc)
1942 Harley-Davidson Model U 74 SV (1214cc)
1942 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead Special Sport Solo 74ci 1214cc
1942 Harley-Davidson F Knucklehead Solo 74ci 1214cc
1942 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead Special Sport Solo 61ci 1000cc
1942 Harley-Davidson E Knucklehead Solo 61ci 1000cc
1941 Harley-Davidson Model ULH 80 SV (1312cc)
1941 Harley-Davidson Model UL 74 SV (1214cc)
1941 Harley-Davidson Model UH 80 SV (1312cc)
1941 Harley-Davidson Model U 74 SV (1214cc)
1941 Harley-Davidson FS Knucklehead Sidecar 74ci 1214cc
1941 Harley-Davidson FL Knucklehead Special Sport Solo 74ci 1214cc
1941 Harley-Davidson ES Knucklehead Sidecar 61ci 1000cc
1941 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead Special Sport Solo 61ci 1000cc
1940 Harley-Davidson Model ULH 80 SV (1312cc)
1940 Harley-Davidson Model UL 74 SV (1214cc)
1940 Harley-Davidson Model UH 80 SV (1312cc)
1940 Harley-Davidson Model UA US Army 74 SV (1214cc)
1940 Harley-Davidson Model U 74 SV (1214cc)
1940 Harley-Davidson ES Knucklehead Sidecar 61ci 1000cc
1940 Harley-Davidson EL Knucklehead Special Sport Solo 61ci 1000cc

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1991-2003 Harley-Davidson XL883 XL1200 Sportster Periodic Maintenance - Primary Drive Chain Inspection, Periodic Maintenance Chart, Drive Belt Inspection, Clutch Cable Adjustment, Throttle Free Play, Choke, Engine Idle Speed, Brake Inspection, Ignition Timing, Engine Oil, Brake Fluid, Rear Shock Adjustment, Transmission Oil, Spark Plug, Headlight Alignment, Air Filter Servicing, Steering Head Grease, Tires, Fork Oil Change, Compression Test.

1991-2003 Harley-Davidson XL883 XL1200 Sportster Quick Reference

Special Tools, Sportster Specifications, Torque Specs, VIN and Engine Number Location, General Torque Specifications.

 

1991-2003 Harley-Davidson XL883 XL1200 Sportster Fuel System

Petcock, Evaporative Emissions Control, Carburetor Removal, Carburetor Installation, Carburetor Assembly, Carburetor Disassembly, Specifications.

 

1991-2003 Harley-Davidson XL883 XL1200 Sportster External Components

Handlebar Removal, Handlebar Installation, Jiffy Stand, Belt Guards, Seat, Fuel Tank, Footpegs, Front Fender, Rear Fender, Exhaust System.

 

1991-2003 Harley-Davidson XL883 XL1200 Sportster Engine

Cam Gear Installation, Cam Gear Removal, Primary Cover, Primary Drive and Clutch, Connecting Rod Bushing, Cylinder Head, Top End Disassembly, Top End Assembly, Cylinder and Piston, Clutch Removal, Clutch Installation, Oil Tank, Oil Filter Mount, Gearshift, Bushing Reaming, Oil Pump, Engine Removal, Engine Installation, Flywheel Assembly, Lapping Engine Main Bearing Races, Transmission, Transmission Disassembly, Transmission Assembly, Main Drive Gear, Transmission Case Bearings, Crankcase Splitting, Crankcase Bushings, Crankcase Assembly, Valve Tappets, Valve Work, Engine Specifications.

 

1991-2003 Harley-Davidson XL883 XL1200 Sportster Final Drive

Drive Chain, Engine Sprocket, Rear Wheel Sprocket.

 

1991-2003 Harley-Davidson XL883 XL1200 Sportster Front Brake

Front Disc Brake, Front Brake Caliper, Front Brake Master Cylinder, Specifications.

 

1991-2003 Harley-Davidson XL883 XL1200 Sportster Rear Brake

Rear Brake Caliper, Brake Disc, Master Cylinder, Brake Rod and Pedal, Specifications.

 

1991-2003 Harley-Davidson XL883 XL1200 Sportster Wheels

Wheel and Axle Inspection, Front Wheel, Rear Wheel, Bearing Replacement, Specification.

 

1991-2003 Harley-Davidson XL883 XL1200 Sportster Steering

Removal, Installation.

 

1991-2003 Harley-Davidson XL883 XL1200 Sportster Front Suspension

Front Fork Assembly, Front Fork Disassembly, Fork Removal and Installation, Fork Inspection.

 

1991-2003 Harley-Davidson XL883 XL1200 Sportster Rear Suspension

Shock Absorber, Swing Arm.

 

1991-2003 Harley-Davidson XL883 XL1200 Sportster Electrical System

Battery, Tail Light, Directional Canceller, Specifications, Charging System, Ignition System, Sensors, Stator and Rotor, Headlight, Electrical Harness Connectors, Fuses and Starter Relay, Instrument Cluster, Turn Signals, Switches, Horn, Wiring Diagram, Starter Motor.

 

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The 1991-2003 Harley-Davidson XL883 XL1200 Sportster online manual will help you repair the following motorcycles:

2003 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster
2003 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Hugger Sportster
2003 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sportster
2003 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sport
2003 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Custom
2003 Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster
2003 Harley-Davidson XL883C Custom Sportster
2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Custom Sportster

2002 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster Hugger
2002 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster
2002 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sport
2002 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Custom
2002 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 1200
2002 Harley-Davidson XL883R Sportster
2002 Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster Custom
2002 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom

2001 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster Hugger
2001 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster
2001 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sportster
2001 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sport
2001 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Custom
2001 Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster Custom
2001 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom

2000 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster Hugger
2000 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster
2000 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sportster
2000 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sport
2000 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Custom
2000 Harley-Davidson XL883C Sportster Custom
2000 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom

1999 Harley-Davidson XLH883C Sportster Custom
1999 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster
1999 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sportster
1999 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sport
1999 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Custom
1999 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Hugger
1999 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom

1998 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster
1998 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sportster
1998 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sport
1998 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Custom
1998 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Hugger
1998 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom

1997 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster
1997 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sportster
1997 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Hugger
1997 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom

1996 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster
1996 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sportster
1996 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Hugger
1996 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Custom

1995 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster
1995 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sportster
1995 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Hugger
1995 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Deluxe

1994 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster
1994 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sportster
1994 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Hugger
1994 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Deluxe

1993 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster
1993 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sportster Anniv Ed
1993 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Hugger
1993 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Deluxe

1992 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster
1992 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sportster
1992 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Hugger
1992 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Deluxe

1991 Harley-Davidson XLH883 Sportster
1991 Harley-Davidson XLH1200 Sportster
1991 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Hugger
1991 Harley-Davidson XLH 883 Sportster Deluxe

Note: The XL1200S Sport Sportster models are not covered.

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