====== 2006 Sportster ======

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

Example: 1HD1CGP166K201624 appears on steering head. Abbreviated VIN appears on left engine crankcase - CGP166K201624

| \\  ** Market Designation ** | \\  ** Manufacturer/ Make ** | \\  ** Engine Displacement ** | \\  ** Model Designation **  | \\  ** Engine type ** | \\  ** Introduction Date / Special Models **  | \\  ** Check Digit ** | \\  ** Model Year ** | \\  ** Assembly Plant ** | \\  ** Sequential Number **  |
|1= Made for USA \\ 2= Made for International Countries|Harley Davidson|4 = 883cc \\ 1 = 1200cc|CA = XL 883 \\ CJ = XL 883C Custom \\ CM = XL 883 Low \\ CK = XL 883R Roadster \\ CG = XL 1200C Custom \\ CL = XL1200R Roadster|M = 883 CC ENGINE \\ P = 1200 CC ENGINE|1 = Regular \\ 2 = Mid Year Intro Date \\ 3 = California Models \\ 4 = Special Addition \\ 5 = Special Addition California Only|Can be \\ 0 - 9 or X|6 = 2006| K = Kansas City, MO|201642|
|1 |HD |1 |CG |P |1 |6 |6 |K |201624 |

===== Model Year Changes =====
Summary of changes for 2006: ((HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNIVERSITY, TECHNICAL FORUM, 2006 MODEL YEAR)) 
  * Transmission receives Helical Gears.  New transmission design "requires" Formula+ oil but extends transmission oil service interval to 10k (from 5k).
  * Transmission also gets new output bearing that includes a sprocket spacer integrated into the bearing.
  * New engine cases (for new transmission).
  * Plastic anti-rotation device used for tappets.
  * 49-state 883XL models will now come with catalyst-equipped muffler for front exhaust.
  * New wheel option of Chrome Profile Laced 19" x 2.5".
  * Reduced clutch spring with 20% reduction in lever effort.  1200 and 883 have different springs.
  * Plastic battery tray.
  * Longer jiffy stands on 1200R, 883, and 883R models. For a 12° lean angle to make bike easier to upright.
  * HDI, England, and Australia get an OE Security Siren.

===== Specifications =====
===== Models =====

===== XL 883R =====
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|  2006 883R ((photo by Lugster of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/192799-show-your-tank-decals/page6?postid=5657270#post4176252))  |




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