The 1959-1985 Harley-Davidson Sportster repair manual by Clymer covers Sportster models powered by 883 and 1000cc engines, including:
Book Excerpt: 1959-1985 Harley-Davidson Sportster H, CH, XLCH, XLH, XLCR, XLX, XLS, XL Repair Manual SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT On all models, the shock absorber spring seat (Figure 69) can be adjusted to suit rider preference. Rotate the cam ring at the base of the spring to compress the spring (heavy loads) or extend the spring (light loads). See Figure 70. NOTE: Use a spanner wrench to adjust the spring preload. Set both shocks to the same position.
TUNE-UP A complete tune-up restores performance and power that is lost due to normal wear and deterioration of engine parts. Because engine wear occurs over a combined period of time and mileage, the engine tune-up should be performed at the intervals specified in Tables 1-3. More frequent tune-ups may be required if the bike is ridden primarily in stop-and-go traffic. Table 9 summarizes tune-up specifications. Before starting a tune-up procedure, make sure to first have all new parts on hand. Because different systems in an engine interact, the procedures should be done in the following order:
Subject: 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Harley-Davidson Sportster service, maintenance, repair. ISBN-10: 0892871261 ISBN-13: 9780892871261 | Clymer M419
- Harley-Davidson Sportster H 1959-1969
- Harley-Davidson CH 1959-1969
- Harley-Davidson XLCH 1970-1980
- Harley-Davidson XLH 1970-1972, 1978-1985
- Harley-Davidson XLCR 1977-1978
- Harley-Davidson XLX 1983-1985
- Harley-Davidson XLS 1980-1985
- Harley-Davidson XL 1973-1977
Book Excerpt: 1959-1985 Harley-Davidson Sportster H, CH, XLCH, XLH, XLCR, XLX, XLS, XL Repair Manual SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ADJUSTMENT On all models, the shock absorber spring seat (Figure 69) can be adjusted to suit rider preference. Rotate the cam ring at the base of the spring to compress the spring (heavy loads) or extend the spring (light loads). See Figure 70. NOTE: Use a spanner wrench to adjust the spring preload. Set both shocks to the same position.
TUNE-UP A complete tune-up restores performance and power that is lost due to normal wear and deterioration of engine parts. Because engine wear occurs over a combined period of time and mileage, the engine tune-up should be performed at the intervals specified in Tables 1-3. More frequent tune-ups may be required if the bike is ridden primarily in stop-and-go traffic. Table 9 summarizes tune-up specifications. Before starting a tune-up procedure, make sure to first have all new parts on hand. Because different systems in an engine interact, the procedures should be done in the following order:
- Clean or replace the air filter element.
- Adjust pushrod clearance.
- Check engine compression.
- Check or replace the spark plugs.
- Check the ignition timing.
- Adjust the carburetor idle speed.
- Spark plug wrench.
- Socket wrench and assorted sockets.
- Flat feeler gauge.
- Compression gauge
- Spark plug feeler gauge and gap adjusting tool.
- Ignition timing light.
Subject: 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 Harley-Davidson Sportster service, maintenance, repair. ISBN-10: 0892871261 ISBN-13: 9780892871261 | Clymer M419
TABLE of CONTENTS:
- Quick Reference Data
- General Information
- Troubleshooting
- Lubrication, Maintenance and Tune-up
- Engine
- Clutch and External Gearshift Linkage
- Transmission and Internal Shift Mechanism
- Fuel and Emission Systems
- Exhaust System
- Electrical System
- Wheels, Tires and Drive Chain
- Front Suspension and Steering
- Rear Suspension
- Brakes
- Body and Frame
- Wiring Diagrams
