====== 2003 Sportster ======

===== Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) =====

Example: 1HD1CJM163K201624 appears on steering head. Abbreviated VIN appears on engine crankcase - CJM3201624

| \\  ** Motorcycle Origin ** | \\  ** Manufacturer/ Make ** | \\  ** Motorcycle Displacement ** | \\  ** 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 \\ 4 = 351-900 cc|CA = XLH 883 \\ CE = XLH 883 Hugger \\ CJ = XL 883C Custom \\ CK = XL 883R \\ CA = XL1200 \\ CG = XL 1200C Custom \\ CH = XL1200S Sport|M = 883 CC ENGINE \\ P = 1200 CC ENGINE|1 = Regular \\ 2 = Mid Year Intro Date \\ 3 = California Models|Can be \\ 0 - 9 or X|3 = 2003| K = Kansas City, MO|  |
|1 |HD |1 |CJ |M |1 |6 |3 |K |201624 |

====== Related Manuals and Documentation ======
Below are some suggestions for manuals for your ride. \\
__You should have, at minimum, a Factory Service Manual (FSM) and a Factory Parts Catalog for your year model__. \\
**Note**: Updated manuals sometimes correct mistakes from the original manuals and some are updated simply to add mid year intro models. \\

**Factory Service Manuals (FSM)**; \\
The FSM will have the most accurate information, procedures and specs. \\ 
Clymer and Haynes make service manuals also for Sportsters but some of the information is in error to the factory FSMs. \\
And some of the information in the aftermarket manuals is vague in information or procedures but they may have more pictures. \\
So it is generally said you can get use from both an aftermarket manual and the factory service manuals but get the factory manual first. \\
[[techtalk:miscres:miscres10|Click Here]] to view the Factory Service Manual page in the Sportsterpedia. \\

**Parts Catalogs**; \\
The Parts Catalog has part numbers of course but it also has exploded parts views. \\
However, IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ASSEMBLY MANUAL. \\
And some of the exploded views are confusing or not related to each other on the same pages. \\
But, all in all, the exploded views do help finding what goes where. \\
Most of the fasteners listed in the relevant parts catalog individual pages have thread sizes and lengths also in case you need those. \\
Below is a simple list of original and "latest edition parts catalogs.
The in-between year books may show different part numbers for the same year model bike. \\
[[techtalk:miscres:miscres12|Click Here]] to see the Factory Parts Catalog page in the Sportsterpedia for parts catalog uses and a full list of parts catalog numbers from 1957 to present. \\
(complete list of other parts catalogs and supplement catalogs that pertain to each year model on the bottom of that page) \\
Some often acquire several year model parts catalogs and that page will help decide which ones are right for them. \\

**Suggested Manuals**: \\

  * **Factory Service Manual (FSM)**:
    * **Original**: 2003 Sportster Models Service Manual (99484-03).
  * **Factory Electrical Diagnostic Manual (EDM)**:
    * **Original**: 2002 Sportster Models Electrical Diagnostic Manual (99495-03).
  * **Factory Parts Catalog**:
    * **Original**: 2003 Sportster Models Parts Catalog (99451-03)
      * Written in 2002 and lists parts available in 2003 for 2003 models.
    * **Updated Version**: 2003 Sportster Models Parts Catalog (99451-03A)
  * **Factory Owners Manual**:
    * 2003 Sportster Owners Manual (99468-03).

**Pics of Manual Covers**. \\
Below are pics of used manual covers related to 2003 model Sportsters. \\
See the full list of pertinent catalogs in the links above.  \\
Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\

|  2003 Sportster \\ Owners Manual (99468-03)   |
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|  2003 FSM \\ Original Manual (99484-03)  |  2003 EDM (99495-03)  |  2003 Original \\ Parts Catalog (99451-03)  | 
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===== Specifications =====
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===== Models =====

==== XLH 883 ====
{{:sportster_history:2003_xlh883.jpg?direct&300|}} ((Photo provided by XLFORUM member- sportsterdoc))
  * 2003 XLH 883

==== XLH 883 Custom ====

==== XLH 883 Hugger ====

==== XLH 883R ====

==== XLH 1200 ====

==== XLH 1200C Custom ====

==== XLH 1200S Sport ====


===== External Links =====

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