Harley-Davidson XL Sportster - Ironhead: Repair Manuals

Harley-Davidson Sportsters (1959-1985) | Clymer Service and Repair Manual

Clymer Manual for maintenance and repair of the Harley-Davidson motorcycles:
- H Sportster (1959-1969)
- CH Sportster (1959-1969)
- XL Sportster (1973-1977)
- XLH Sportster (1970-1972, 1978-1985)
- XLCH Sportster (1970-1980)
- XLCR Sportster (1977-1978)
- XLS Sportster (1980-1985)
- XLX Sportster (1983-1985).

This Clymer workshop manual on Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles from the 1960s, 70s and 80s describes maintenance and repair of the Ironhead engines, clutch and gearbox, the fuel and exhaust systems, the electrical system and the cooling system.
Also covers the front suspension and steering system, the rear suspension and drivetrain, the brakes and the frame.

• Step-by-step instructions, many photos and drawings.
• Includes adjustment data, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
• Clear wiring diagrams.

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Harley-Davidson Sportster (1970-2013) | Haynes Service & Repair Manual

Haynes Service & Repair Manual on the Harley-Davidson Sportster engines.

Versions:
- XL, XLH, XLCH 883 Hugger, Sportster, Deluxe, Custom, Low, Roadser (883 cc, 1970-1971 / 1986-2013)
- XL, XLH-61, XLH, XLCH, XLS 1000 Sportster, Roadster, Anniversary (997 cc, 1972-1985)
- XL, XLH 1100 Sportster (1100 cc, 1986-1987)
- XL, XLH 1200, 1200C, 1200S, 1200N, 1200L, 1200R Sportster (1200 cc, 1998-2013).

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the XR-1000 engine, nor the XR models since 2009.

This Haynes manual on the Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles from the years 1970-2013 provides photos and detailed step-by-step instructions for maintenance and repair of the Ironhead and Evolution engines, the clutch and the gearbox.
The cooling system, fuel system, ignition, exhaust, suspension, final drive and brakes are also covered.

• Based on a complete strip-down and rebuild.
• Includes a maintenance schedule, adjustment data, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
• Very clear and detailed wiring diagrams in colour for easy reference.
• Contains also a brief model history.

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Honda MTX 50 A (1984-1987) / Yamaha DT 50 MX (1981-1987) / bloc-moteurs Harley-Davidson XL1000 (1977-1985) - XLH 883/1100/1200 (1986-1994) | Revue Moto Technique RMT 65.2

Workshop manual from the French series Revue Moto Technique (RMT 65). Describes maintenance and repair of the:
- Honda MTX 50 A motorcycles (type GF9A,1984-1987)
- Yamaha DT 50 MX motorcycles (models 5N6 and 1RE, 1981-1987)
- Harley-Davidson blocks XL1000 (1977-1985), XLH 883, XLH 1100 and XLH 1200 (1986-1994).

• This French repair manual on the Honda MTX50A and Yamaha DT50MX motorcycles contains extensive chapters about the engine (including the carburettor or injection system, fuel system, cooling, lubrication and ignition), clutch and gearbox, the electrical system with the starter motor and alternator.
• Also work on the front fork, steering column, suspension and brakes is covered in detail.
• Complete with adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams.
• Also covers this book very extensive the Harley-Davidson blocks XL1000, XLH 883, XLH 1100 and XLH 1200.

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Harley-Davidson Sportster (1970-2003) | Wartung und Reparatur

Delius Klasing workshop manual on the Harley-Davidson motorcycles:
- XL, XLH, XLCH 883 Hugger, Sportster, Deluxe (1970-1971, 1986-2003)
- XL, XLX-61, XLH, XLCH, XLS 1000 Sportster, Roadster, Anniversary (1972-1985)
- XL, XLH 1100 Sportster (1986-1987)
- XL, XLH 1200, 1200 C, 1200 S Sportster (1998-2003).

This service manual on the Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycles describes with photos and step-by-step instructions for maintenance and repair of the engines, clutch and gearbox.
Covers also the cooling system, fuel and exhaust systems, ignition, steering system, suspension, brakes, final drive and the electrical system.

• Includes a maintenance schedule, adjustment data, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
• Very clear wiring diagrams in colour.
• German edition of the Haynes manual on these motorcycles.