* . . . Sportster Terminology

• This page is not published as a commercial plug but rather as a helpful list of informational places / sites to find parts and service information for your Sportster. Knowing a variety of sources will allow you to get more of what you need / want instead of what you have to settle for.
  All internet links are subject to change without notice. All links below have been checked for accuracy when listed.
• If you have a link you'd like added or have found any broken links, please Contact - Please contact the Sportsterpedia Administrator or Post concerns on the XLFORUM® (must be logged into the forum).
  Thanks for the thread of links from Preacher of the XLFORUM® ¹⁾ which has been added to below.

Harley Davidson: Call or Visit Your Local Harley Davidson Dealer in Person or Online. Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1903, (the MoCo) is a great place to get parts for your bike. The good thing is, the parts they sell will fit your bike without alterations. It is also to your advantage to purchase a Parts Catalog for your year model Sportster to help insure your parts ordering goes as smooth as possible.

In general, the part numbers for a year specific manual are as follows:

• Enter your year model and you may view, print or download owners manuals, parts diagrams and wiring diagrams for your personal use only. They are available free of charge at this site by Harley Davidson. You will be asked to register with the site. Please be aware that All copyrights do apply in all forms available.

https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson.com/sip/index ²⁾³⁾

This link will take you to a listing of all manuals on the HD SIP site. You can change the search terms in the upper right box to find other named documents:
Search HD SIP for 'Manual'

Several Harley-Davidson dealers have an online parts catalog as electronic microfiche. You can key in the make, year and model of your bike to display a listing of parts categories. Select the location/category of parts you are interested in and the microfiche (with a parts list) will be displayed for you to choose the part you need. Read more about Searching HD Parts Online.

You can order the parts online (only ships within the US). The parts diagrams are just like the parts catalog you can buy.⁴⁾⁵⁾

This is a chart of the variation in parts that appear on different years of Sportsters… For instance, the size of the axles -and- the various brake pads used… ⁶⁾

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• The Sportsterpedia: (a Dokuwiki) is a branch site of the XLFORUM® with forum and other resources combined into a searchable and structured environment to help you find technical information about Sportster and Buell motorcycles. A search example below will help you get started using this invaluable resource.
• Search a part or part number from the search box on the menu to the left of the page for information and technical information. The Sportsterpedia is a living document and is being updated regularly so if you don't find what your looking for now, check back later.
  Example. Click a page to enlarge:

Type “CV” in the search box	All results displayed as shown, click on the blue header link

HD Forums' Sportster Section Sportster Talk

Sportster Section of Harley Davidson Forums Sportster Talk

"Everything Sportsters" section of the Chop Cult Forum Custom Bike Forum

Other Misc Resources:

* . . . List of Factory Technical Service Bulletins (TSB)
* . . . List of Factory Recalls
* . . . List of Factory Service Manuals
* . . . List of Factory Parts Catalogs