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2008 Sportster
Harley's 105th Anniversary
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Example: 1HD1CV3147K123456 appears on steering head.
Motorcycle Designation | Manufacturer | Motorcycle Type | Model | Engine Type | Introduction Date | VIN Check Digit | Model Year | Assembly Plant | Sequential Number |
1=To be sold in US 5=To be sold in outside US | HD=Harley Davidson | 1 = 901 cc & up (Heavyweight Motorcycle) \\4 = 351-900cc (Middleweight) | See Models below | 2 = 883CC 3 = 1200CC | 1 = Regular 2 = Mid Year 3 = California 4 = Cosmetic or special intro date 5 = Cali\Cosmetic 6 = Cali\Midyear | Can be 0 - 9 or X | 8 = 20078 | K = Kansas City, MO | |
1 | HD | 1 | CV | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | K | 123456 |
VIN CODE | MODEL Name |
CN | XL 883 Sportster 883 |
CP | XL 883C Sportster 883 Custom |
CR | XL 883L Sportster 883 Low |
CS | XL 883R Sportster 883R |
CT | XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom |
CV | XL 1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster |
CX | XL 1200L Sportster 1200 Low |
CZ | XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster'M |
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
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNIVERSITY, TECHNICAL FORUM, 2008 MODEL YEAR