2011 Sportster

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Example: 1HD1LC314BC123456 appears on steering head.

Market Manufacturer Motorcycle Type Model Engine Type Introduction Date VIN Check Digit Model Year Assembly Plant Sequential Number
1) Normal Mid Year
1=Made for sale in US
5HD=Made for sale outside US
HD=Harley-Davidson 1 = 901 cm3 (Heavyweight Motorcycle)
4 = 351-900 cm3 (Middleweight)
See Models below 2=883 cm3 air-cooled
3=1202 cm3 air-cooled
6=1202 cm3 precision-cooled
1=Domestic
3=California
A=Canada
C=HDI
E=Japan
G=Australia
J=Brazil
L=Asia Pacific
N=India
2,4=Domestic
5,6=California
B=Canada
D=HDI
F=Japan
H=Australia
K=Brazil
M=Asia Pacific
P=India
Can be
0 - 9 or X
B = 2011 C=Kansas City, MO
D=HD Brazil-Manaus, Brazil
N=Haryana India
1 HD 1 LC 3 1 4 B C 123456
VIN CODE 2) Model Name
CR XL 883L SuperLow
CS XL 883R 883 Roadster
LE XL 883N Iron 883
CT XL 1200C 1200 Custom
LH XL 1200CP 1200 Custom
CX XL 1200L 1200 Low
CZ XL 1200N Nightster
LC XL 1200X Forty-Eight
LD XR 1200X XR1200X

Specifications


Models

Model Year Changes

Summary of changes for MY 2011: 3)

  • 883 Front Sprocket change from 28T (40379-04) to 29T (40409-04) on all 883 engines, along with belt change to match (137 tooth).
  • Longer clutch cable.
  • Lower Rocket Box gasket change (PN same, but bead height increased to improve sealing).
  • Stator plug material change.
  • Jiffy stand mount changed for lean angle.

SuperLow 883 introduced: 4)

  • 4.5 gallon tank, no console.
  • Rear shocks with 2.5“ travel.
  • Front fork w/4.1” tracel (.5” more than 883L).
  • Michelin Radial tires.
  • 5 spoke cast wheels.
  • New front fork bracket - Mid-glide
    • Steering head angle 31° Fork angle 29.6° Trail 5.7”

Back to Sportster History Index

1) , 2)
2011 Sportster Models Parts Catalog, PN 99451-11B, pg 2
3) , 4)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON, TECHNICAL FORUM, 2011 MODEL YEAR
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