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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 | |
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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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