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1983 Sportster
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Example: For a 1983 XLH 1000: 1HD1CAH16DY112016 appears on steering head. Abbreviated VIN appears on engine crankcase - CAHD 112016
| Motorcycle Origin | Manufacturer/ Make | Motorcycle Displacement Type | Model Designation | Engine Size | Introduction Date / Special Models | VIN Check Digit | Model Year | Assembly Plant | Serial Number |
| Made in USA | Harley Davidson | 1 = 901 cc & up | CA = XLH 1000 CB = XLS 1000 CC = XLX 1000 CD = XR 1000 | H = 1000 CC ENGINE | 1 = Regular 2 = Mid Year Intro Date | Can be 0 - 9 or X | B = 1981 C = 1982 D = 1983 E = 1984 F = 1985 | Y = YORK, PA | |
| 1 | HD | 1 | CA | H | 1 | 6 | D | Y | 112016 |
Specifications
Models
XLH 1000
What is the Current KBB Value? 1)
XLS 1000 Roadster
What is the Current KBB Value? 2)
XLX-61 (1000)
What is the Current KBB Value? 3)
XR (1000)
THE following list covers part numbers exclusive to the 1983 XR-1000 Sportster.
For all other part numbers, refer to the 1983 XL model in the 1979·1983 XL parts catalog (99451-83).
| Pistons and Flywheels | |
| 21930-83R | PISTON, high compression - standard (accy.) (2) |
| 21931-83R | PISTON, high compression - .010“ O.S. (accy.) (2) |
| 21932-83R | PISTON, high compression - .020” O.S. (accy.) (2) |
| 21933-83R | PISTON, high compression - .030“ O.S. (accy.) (2) |
| 21934-83R | PISTON, high compression - .040” O.S. (accy.) (2) |
| 21935-83R | PISTON, high compression - .060“ O.S. (accy.) (2) |
| 21936-83R | PISTON, high compression - .070” O.S. (accy.) (2) |
| 21937-83R | PISTON, high compression - .080“ O.S. (accy.) (2) |
| 22249-83 | PISTON RING SET - high compression - .060” O.S. (accy.) |
| 22250-83 | PISTON RING SET - high compression - .070“ O.S. (accy.) |
| 22260-83 | PISTON RING SET - standard |
| 22261-83 | PISTON RING SET - .010” O.S. |
| 22262-83 | PISTON RING SET - .020“ O.S. |
| 22263-83 | PISTON RING SET - .030” O.S. |
| 22264-83 | PISTON RING SET - .040“ O.S. |
| 22265-83 | PISTON RING SET - .005” O.S. |
| 22292-83 | PISTON & RINGS Assembly - standard |
| 22293-83 | PISTON & RINGS Assembly - .005“ O.S. |
| 22298-83 | PISTON & RINGS Assembly - .010” O.S. |
| 22310-83 | PISTON & RINGS Assembly - .020“ O.S. |
| 22311-83 | PISTON & RINGS Assembly - .030” O.S. |
| 22313-83 | PISTON & RINGS Assembly - .040“ O.S. |
| 22589-83 | LOCK RING, piston pin (4) |
| 22600-83R | PISTON & RINGS Assembly - high compression - std. (accy.) |
| 22601-83R | PISTON & RINGS Assembly - high compression - .010” O.S. (accy.) |
| 22602-83R | PISTON & RINGS Assembly - high ccmp.- .0200.S. (accy.) |
| 22603-83R | PISTON & RINGS Assembly - high comp.- .0300.S. (accy.) |
| 22604-83R | PISTON & RINGS Assembly - high comp - .040 O.S. (accy.) |
| 22605-83R | PISTON & RINGS Assembly - high compression - .0600.S. (accy.) |
| 22606-83R | PISTON & RINGS Assembly - high compression - .070 O.S. (accy.) |
| 23910-83 | SET of FlYWHEELS & SHAFTS, with rods |
| 24275-83 | SET of CONNECTING RODS |
| Carburetor and Air Cleaner | |
| 9954 | CLAMP, intake manifold (2) |
| 9955 | ClAMP, intake manifold (2) |
| 27120-83 | CARBURETOR, Dell'Orto (PHF36) (2) |
| 29037-83 | AIR CLEANER, front carburetor |
| 29038-83 | AIR CLEANER, rear carburetor |
| 62691-83 ELBOW (black) | |
| Cylinder, Head and Pushrods | |
| 2851 | BOLT, manifold mounting (4) |
| 4017 | BOLT, tappet guide (4) |
| 6470R | WASHER, cylinder head to cylinder (8) |
| 6701 | WASHER, manifold mounting (4) |
| 10020A | HOSE CLAMP, oil drain lines (2) |
| 11724 | STUD, cylinder head - 9-3/32“ long (8) |
| 12023 | Oil SEAL, push rod cover (8) |
| 18060-83 | ENGINE Assembly |
| 16602-30 | NUT, cylinder head stud (8) |
| 16774-72R | GASKET, cylinder base (2) |
| 17203-83 | INSERT, exhaust valve (2) |
| 17204-83 | FRONT CYLINDER HEAD |
| 17205-83 | REAR CYLINDER HEAD |
| 17962-83 | PUSH ROD, rear exhaust & front intake (2) |
| 17963-83 | PUSH ROD, rear Intake & front exhaust (2) |
| 17970-83 | COVER, push rod (4) |
| 18052-72R | INSERT, exhaust valve seat (2) |
| 18060-72R | INSERT, intake valve seat (.040 O.S.) (2) |
| 18067-82R | INTAKE VALVE, 45mm (2) |
| 18071-72R VALVE SEAL (4) | |
| 18083-82R | EXHAUST VALVE 38mm (2) |
| 18170-72R VALVE GUIDE intake - std. (2) | |
| 18170-78R | VALVE GUIDE exhaust- std. (2) |
| 18200-79R | VALVE SPRING, inner & outer - pair (4) |
| 18216-79R | COLLAR AND KEY, valve spring- upper (4) |
| 18220-79R | COLLAR valve spring - tower(4) |
| 18607-74RA | TAPPET GUIDE (4) |
| 18642-83 | TAPPET ASSEMBLY (4) |
| 22290-83 | REAR CYLINDER & PISTON |
| 22291-83 | FRONT CYLINDER & PISTON |
| 26338-68 | ELBOW, oil return hose (2) |
| 26496-75 | FITIING, 90°- front cylinder |
| 27015-72R | GASKET, intake manifold to cylinder head (2) |
| 27031-83 | INTAKE MANIFOLD, front carburetor |
| 27032-83 | INTAKE MANIFOLD, rear carburetor |
| 63533-41 | FITTING, oil line (2) |
| 63579-83 | TEE FITIING, rear cylinder |
| 63500-68 | HOSE - 3/8” I.D. x 5/8“ O.D. (25ft. long) |
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