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Sportster Technical Menu
Below you can find a vast array of technical information about
the Sportster model motorcycle created by Harley-Davidson in 1957.
The information is divided into three sections:
Ironhead Models (1957-85)
Evolution Models (1986-later)
Reference Material (All Years)
Click on a section above or simply scroll down the page to review
the technical categories that are available.
Select the Ironhead or Evo sections for year specific information.
General subjects pertaining to all Sportsters should be in the reference section.
Because there is some overlap in technical information between the ironhead
and evolution models, if you don't find what you are looking for in one section
you might want to explore the equivalent category in the other model section.
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Ironhead Models ( 1957-1985 ) |
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Ironhead Technical Categories
- Engine Mechanicals – Bottom End
- Engine Mechanicals – Top End
- Oiling and Lubrication
- Carburetor, Intake Manifold & Exhaust
- Electrical System
- Engine Control
- Primary Drive & Clutch
- Transmission & Final Drive
- Suspension
- Wheels, Brakes & Tires
- Body Parts
- Ironhead Specific Troubleshooting
- Ironhead Sportster - General Information
Evolution Models ( 1986-2017-later ) |
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Evolution Technical Categories
- Engine Mechanicals – Bottom End
- Engine Mechanicals – Top End
- Oiling and Lubrication
- Carburetor, Intake Manifold & Exhaust
- Electrical System
- Engine Control
- Primary Drive & Clutch
- Transmission & Final Drive
- Suspension
- Wheels, Brakes & Tires
- Body Parts
- Evolution Specific Troubleshooting
Additional Troubleshooting & Reference Information |
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Factory Technical Information, Charts, Lists |
Reference Technical Categories
- Engine Mechanicals
- Oiling & Lubrication
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- (Includes: Which Oil to Use - Oil Charts - Getting More Technical)
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- (Includes: Charts)
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- (Includes: Bearing Grease - Dialectric Grease - Threadlock - Anti-sieze)
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- Carburetor, Intake Manifold & Exhaust
- Electrical System
- Engine Control
- Primary Drive & Clutch
- Transmission & Final Drive
- Suspension
- Wheels, Brakes & Tires
- Tire 101 (Understanding Sizes & Descriptions, Changing, Buying, Numerous Charts- speed, load, etc.)
- Body Parts - Accessories
- General Troubleshooting
- Miscellaneous Reference Data
- Shop, Notes, Tips, and Tools
- Engine Conversions
- Trailer / Trailering
- Custom Painting
- Raw Data