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sportster_history:99xx-01 [2020/05/11 00:56]
hippysmack [2000 - 2009]
sportster_history:99xx-01 [2020/05/11 02:25]
hippysmack [2000 - 2009]
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-  * MoCo notes:+  ​* **MoCo notes**:
     * The Buell® Firebolt® is introduced.((https://​www.harley-davidson.com/​content/​h-d/​en_US/​home/​museum/​explore/​hd-history/​2000.html))     * The Buell® Firebolt® is introduced.((https://​www.harley-davidson.com/​content/​h-d/​en_US/​home/​museum/​explore/​hd-history/​2000.html))
     * The Open Road Tour debuts in Atlanta, GA, in July to celebrate the upcoming Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary.((https://​www.harley-davidson.com/​content/​h-d/​en_US/​home/​museum/​explore/​hd-history/​2000.html))     * The Open Road Tour debuts in Atlanta, GA, in July to celebrate the upcoming Harley-Davidson 100th Anniversary.((https://​www.harley-davidson.com/​content/​h-d/​en_US/​home/​museum/​explore/​hd-history/​2000.html))
-  ​* Racing notes:+    * **Parts notes**: 
 +      * A one-piece metal gasket (18800-84) will replace the two piece paper lower rocker gaskets (16779-84D and 16778-84B). This new gasket is not reuseable. \\ When installing this gasket make sure the letters and numbers printed on the gasket are facing upward. Torque values remain the same. 
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 +  * **Racing notes**:
     * HD launched the Screamin'​ Eagle/Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team in 2002 with rider GT Tonglet to compete in the NHRA Drag Racing Series. Harley-Davidson teamed with Vance & Hines Motorsports,​ winner of 23 NHRA titles, to develop a V-Twin engine that would be competitive with the four-cylinder engines prevalent in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. ((http://​www.harley-davidson.com/​content/​h-d/​en_US/​home/​events/​racing/​racing-history.html))     * HD launched the Screamin'​ Eagle/Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team in 2002 with rider GT Tonglet to compete in the NHRA Drag Racing Series. Harley-Davidson teamed with Vance & Hines Motorsports,​ winner of 23 NHRA titles, to develop a V-Twin engine that would be competitive with the four-cylinder engines prevalent in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. ((http://​www.harley-davidson.com/​content/​h-d/​en_US/​home/​events/​racing/​racing-history.html))
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-  * Production Information:​+  ​* **Production Information**:
       * XL883       * XL883
       * XL883 '​Hugger'​       * XL883 '​Hugger'​
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-  * MoCo notes:+  ​* **MoCo notes**:
     * For the 2004 model year, the Sportster® family models receive rubber engine mounting, a new frame, and a wider rear tire. Some Sportster® models receive a redesigned gas tank. ((https://​www.harley-davidson.com/​content/​h-d/​en_US/​home/​museum/​explore/​hd-history/​2000.html))     * For the 2004 model year, the Sportster® family models receive rubber engine mounting, a new frame, and a wider rear tire. Some Sportster® models receive a redesigned gas tank. ((https://​www.harley-davidson.com/​content/​h-d/​en_US/​home/​museum/​explore/​hd-history/​2000.html))
-    * The FLHRSI Road King® Custom is introduced. With its low rear suspension and wide handlebars, the FLHRSI brings a beach look to a classic Harley-Davidson motorcycle. ((https://​www.harley-davidson.com/​content/​h-d/​en_US/​home/​museum/​explore/​hd-history/​2000.html)) ​+    * The FLHRSI Road King® Custom is introduced. With its low rear suspension and wide handlebars, the FLHRSI brings a beach look to a classic Harley-Davidson motorcycle. ((https://​www.harley-davidson.com/​content/​h-d/​en_US/​home/​museum/​explore/​hd-history/​2000.html)) 
 +    * **Parts notes**: 
 +      * Fuel tanks on all 2004 Sportster and Dyna models, and Softail models produced after January 2004, are made from NiClad carbon steel. This material resists corrosion and eliminates the need for an epoxy coating inside the tank. ((HD Tech Tip #58 dated March 8-2004))
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     * The XL 883L Sportster® 883 Low brings a lowered seating position to the Sportster® line.((https://​www.harley-davidson.com/​content/​h-d/​en_US/​home/​museum/​explore/​hd-history/​2000.html))     * The XL 883L Sportster® 883 Low brings a lowered seating position to the Sportster® line.((https://​www.harley-davidson.com/​content/​h-d/​en_US/​home/​museum/​explore/​hd-history/​2000.html))
     * The FLSTNI Softail® Deluxe adds a sleek look to the Softail® line and a paint scheme reminiscent of 1939 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Also, the FLSTSC/I Softail® Springer® Classic revives looks from the late 1940s. ((https://​www.harley-davidson.com/​content/​h-d/​en_US/​home/​museum/​explore/​hd-history/​2000.html))     * The FLSTNI Softail® Deluxe adds a sleek look to the Softail® line and a paint scheme reminiscent of 1939 Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Also, the FLSTSC/I Softail® Springer® Classic revives looks from the late 1940s. ((https://​www.harley-davidson.com/​content/​h-d/​en_US/​home/​museum/​explore/​hd-history/​2000.html))
-    * Harley-Davidson and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) mark the 25th anniversary of their partnership. ((https://​www.harley-davidson.com/​content/​h-d/​en_US/​home/​museum/​explore/​hd-history/​2000.html)) ​+    * Harley-Davidson and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) mark the 25th anniversary of their partnership. ((https://​www.harley-davidson.com/​content/​h-d/​en_US/​home/​museum/​explore/​hd-history/​2000.html)) 
 +    * **Service notes**: 
 +      * The torque has been increased for the flywheel sprocket nut for 2004-Later Sportsters from 190-210 to 240-260 ft lbs. ((HD Tech Tip #211 dated 9-16-2005)) \\
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