Table of Contents
This is an old revision of the document!
2008 Sportster
Harley's 105th Anniversary
Specifications
Models
Model Year Changes
Summary of MY changes for 2008:1)
- 25mm wheel bearings and hollow axles.
- New Head Gaskets (no o-rings on cylinder dowels, can be flipped up/down, retrofit to prior years).
- 1200R gets refreshed with 1200C fuel tank, 883R wheels w/ blk highlights.
- 883R no longer sold in US (but still available in HDI, UK, Japan, Brazil).
- Jiffy stand interlock switch (not on all HDI models?).
- New rubber shifter pegs (retrofits).
Nightster 1200N is offered for HDI, which includes these changes for HDI 1200N's.
- License plate mounted to botton of rear fender.
- LED Stop/Tail/Turn lights (sealed units).
- Longer rear shocks (same as 883R HDI).
- Uses 1200C jiffy stand.
External Links
Back to Sportster History Index
1)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNIVERSITY, TECHNICAL FORUM, 2008 MODEL YEAR