2007 - 2016 Harley-Davidson XL883 & XL1200 Sportster EFI Cyclepedia Motorcycle Service Manual

This Cyclepedia Press motorcycle service manual provides repair information for Harley-Davidson XL883 & XL1200 Fuel Injected Sportster motorcycles. This manual includes detailed step-by-step instructions, black and white photographs, as well as wiring diagrams. All procedures in this manual were performed by an experienced dealer-trained motorcycle technician.

This manual does NOT cover specifics for the inverted forks, or discuss the differences between the XL platform and 2016 and newer CX Roadster models or the XR1200.

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Years and Models Covered

• 2007 - 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883
• 2007 - 2009 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883C Custom
• 2007 - 2010 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883L Low
• 2011 - 2016* Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883L SuperLow
• 2009 - 2016* Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883N Iron
• 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883R
• 2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL50 1200 50th Anniversary Model
• 2007 - 2016* Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200C Custom
• 2007 - 2011 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200L Low
• 2007 - 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200N Nightster
• 2007 - 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200R Roadster
• 2014 - 2016* Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200T SuperLow
• 2012 - 2016* Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200V “72”
• 2010 - 2016* Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200X “48”

Please note: * Though 2014 and newer Sportster models are covered mechanically, some EFI and electrical testing information is pending update. 

Table of Contents

• Quick Reference
• Periodic Maintenance
• External Components
• Fuel System
• Engine
• Final Drive
• Electrical System
• Brakes
• Front Suspension
• Steering
• Rear Suspension
• Wheels