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The original Haynes Repair Manual - Based on a complete stripdown and rebuild of a vehicle

Harley-Davidson XLS Sportster (1980 - 1985) Clymer

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    Fault Finder - Diagnose 400+ problems
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    Wiring diagrams for key vehicle systems
    Extra videos in online manual
    700+ pictures & diagrams of your vehicle
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  • What's Included

    Book ships next working day (before 5pm)
    Fault Finder - Diagnose 400+ problems
    Take on bigger jobs with Haynes’ help
    Wiring diagrams for key vehicle systems
    700+ pictures & diagrams of your vehicle
    Suitable for novice and pro mechanics
  • Online edition only!
  • What's Included

    Use the online manual straight away
    Includes ALL content of a printed manual
    Fault Finder - Diagnose 400+ problems
    Take on bigger jobs with Haynes’ help
    Wiring diagrams for key vehicle systems
    Extra videos in online manual
    Print any page at home
    700+ pictures & diagrams of your vehicle

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This Clymer Manuals Harley-Davidson Sportster manual is 384 pages.

QUICK REFERENCE DATA

CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION

CHAPTER TWO / TROUBLESHOOTING

CHAPTER THREE / PERIODIC LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Maintenance schedule intervals / Periodic lubrication / Engine oil and filter change / Periodic maintenance / Suspension adjustment / Breaker point ignition service / Magneto / Breakerless ignition system / Carburetor adjustments

CHAPTER FOUR / ENGINE
Removal installation / Pushrods / Valves and components / Cylinder / Oil pump / Gearcase / Tappets and guides / Crankcase / Drive sprocket and seal / Engine seals / Starter drive shaft and housing / Specifications

CHAPTER FIVE / CLUTCH, PRIMARY DRIVE, KICKSTARTER AND TRANSMISSION
Clutch / Primary chain / Kickstarter / Transmission / Shifter mechanism / Shifter linkage / Specifications

CHAPTER SIX / FUEL, EXHAUST AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Air cleaner / Carburetors / Throttle cable / Fuel shutoff valve / Fuel tank / Exhaust system / Emission control / Specifications

CHAPTER SEVEN / ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging system / Magneto ignition system / Battery ignition / Ignition system / Ignition coil / Starter / Starter solenoid / Lighting system / Switches / Horn / Fuses and circuit breakers / Specifications

CHAPTER EIGHT / FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING
Front wheel / Front hub / Wheel balance / Tire changing / Tire repairs / Handlebar and throttle control / Steering head / Front fork / Specifications

CHAPTER NINE / REAR SUSPENSION
Rear wheel / Rear hub / Driven sprocket assembly / Drive chain / Wheel balancing / Tire changing / Rear swing arm / Shock absorbers / Specifications

CHAPTER TEN / BRAKES
Drum brakes / Front and rear drum brakes / Disc brakes / Brake pads / Brake caliper / Front and rear master cylinder / Brake disc / Bleeding the system / Specifications

INDEX

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Models covered:
1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 HARLEY-DAVIDSON CH
1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 HARLEY-DAVIDSON H
1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL
1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLCH
1977 1978 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLCR
1970 1971 1972, 1978 1979 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLH
1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLS
1983 1984 1985 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XLX

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