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2011 Sportster

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”

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2011 Sportster Models Parts Catalog, PN 99451-11B, pg 2

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON, TECHNICAL FORUM, 2011 MODEL YEAR