Harley's 105th Anniversary
Major changes for 2008 Sportsters include the change to 25 mm hollow axles (front and back) and 1200R's get the 1200C's larger fuel tank. Also notable is the 1200N becomes available outside the United States with different tail pieces and tail lights.
Example: 1HD1CV3148K123456 appears on steering head.
Motorcycle Designation | Manufacturer | Motorcycle Type | Model | Engine Type | Introduction Date | VIN Check Digit | Model Year | Assembly Plant | Sequential Number |
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1=To be sold in US 5=To be sold in outside US | HD=Harley Davidson | 1 = 901 cc & up (Heavyweight Motorcycle) 4 = 351-900cc (Middleweight) | See Models below | 2 = 883CC 3 = 1200CC | 1 = Regular 2 = Mid Year 3 = California 4 = Cosmetic or special intro date 5 = Cali\Cosmetic 6 = Cali\Midyear | Can be 0 - 9 or X | 8 = 2008 | K = Kansas City, MO | |
1 | HD | 1 | CV | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | K | 123456 |
VIN CODE 1) | MODEL Name |
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CN | XL 883 Sportster 883 |
CP | XL 883C Sportster 883 Custom |
CR | XL 883L Sportster 883 Low |
CS | XL 883R Sportster 883R |
CT | XL 1200C Sportster 1200 Custom |
CV | XL 1200R Sportster 1200 Roadster |
CX | XL 1200L Sportster 1200 Low |
CZ | XL 1200N Sportster 1200 Nightster |
Summary of MY changes for 2008:2)
Nightster 1200N is offered for HDI, which includes these changes for HDI 1200N's.
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