Harley-Davidson XL883C Custom
Harley-Davidson XL883C Custom | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 1998 - 99 |
Engine | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
Compression ratio | 8.8:1 |
Ignition | Digital CDI |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Frame | Mild steel, tubular frame; circularsections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded |
Suspension | Front: 39mm Conventional cartridge forks Rear: Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable |
Brakes | Front: Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers Rear: Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers |
Front Tire | D402F MH90-21 54H |
Rear Tire | D401 150/80B16 71H |
Wheelbase | 1534.1 mm / 60.4 in |
Seat Height | Laden2 673.1 mm / 26.5 in Unladen 711.20 mm / 28 in |
Weight | 253 kg / 558 lbs (dry), 263 kg / 579 lbs (wet) |
Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 8.8:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a D402F MH90-21 54H front tire and a D401 150/80B16 71H rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers in the front and a Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers in the rear. The front suspension was a 39mm Conventional cartridge forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable. The XL883C Custom was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 253 kg / 558 lbs. The wheelbase was 1534.1 mm / 60.4 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Harley Davidson
XL 883C Sportster Custom
The first Sportsters were introduced in 1957. By 1999 the Sportster name was still very much in evidence, the lineup consisting of the Sportster 883, Sportster 883 Hugger, Sportster 1200, Sportster 1200 Sport, Sportster 1200 Custom and the new Sportster 883 Custom. The Sportster models have had the longest production run of any Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Perhaps this can be attributed to the Sportsters racing heritage or its affordable price. Or perhaps it is because Sportsters provide a torquey, about-town ride. But one thing is for certain: Sportsters have always held their own, pumping Harley-Davidson authenticity through every valve, cylinder and exhaust note to the delight of all Sportster enthusiasts and riders.
Additions to the Sportster family are always welcome and for the 1999 season along came the XL883C Sportster 883 Custom. The look of its custom styling features, the sound of its 883cc-powered Harley-Davidson engine, and the feel of its longer front end and forward controls create a great motorcycle for tremendous value. Great news for all those riders who want to join in the Harley-Davidson experience and who want to be part of the Sportster scene. Borrowing styling cues from its Sportster 1200 Custom cousin, the Sportster 883 Custom boasts longer front forks and forward foot controls which not only look great and enhance riding comfort, but also give
the bike a more radical riding profile. New sleek drag bars, a chrome bullet headlight incorporating a quartz halogen 55-watt low beam and 60-watt high beam, and a sporty two-up seat add to its stylish custom flair and give the bike a little street-racerstyle. The turn signal lights are self-canceling, the seat height of the bike is a comfortable 27.56 inches (70.0cm) and the ground clearance is 6.7 inches (17.02cm). The rear suspension, which is a recalibrated version of the XL883 Hugger rear suspension, supports two-up riding comfortably. The Sportster 883 Custom features a solid disc 16-inch (40.6cm) rear wheel and a laced 21-inch (53.3cm) front wheel. Finishing touches include a chrome speedometer.
On all Sportster models, a new sealed tail light unit helps to prevent internal condensation and possible malfunction, and there is an accessory-ready hookup. Where once there was hard wiring, this is now replaced by a circuit board, making tail light servicing easier. These overall design changes further enhance the bike's durability. The small tank's 3.3gal (12.5lit) maximum fill-up could be a little limiting especially on a long run, even though the miles per gallon return is an average 53mpg (83kpg). Twelve months warranty with unlimited mileage is provided when you purchase the machine and the service intervals are at the first 500 miles (800km) and from that point onwards every 5000 miles (8,000km).
The Sportster 883 Custom was first introduced as a mid-year 1998 model to European markets in January 1999. Its designation for the European markets is different - there it is known as the XL53C.
Make Model | Harley Davidson XL 883C Sportster Custom |
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Year | 1998 - 99 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
Displacement | 883 cc / 53.9 cub in. |
Bore X Stroke | 76.2 x 96.8 mm |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Compression | 8.8:1 |
Induction | Carburetion (40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump) Air Cleaner/Filter Oval racetrack; |
Ignition | Digital CDI |
Starting | Electric |
Max Torque | 69 Nm 52 lb-ft @ 4300 rpm |
Clutch | Multi-plate clutch with diaphragm spring in oil bath |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Final Drive | Belt |
Gear Ratio | 1st 10.944 9.792 9.467 2nd 7.542 6.732 6.663 3rd 5.834 5.220 5.143 4th 4.806 4.301 4.278 5th 4.071 3.643 3.643 |
Frame | Mild steel, tubular frame; circularsections; cast junctions Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded |
Front Suspension | 39mm Conventional cartridge forks |
Rear Suspension | Dual shocks Coil-over; preload dual-adjustable |
Front Brakes | Single 292mm disc 2 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes | Single 292mm disc 1 piston calipers |
Front Tire | D402F MH90-21 54H |
Rear Tire | D401 150/80B16 71H |
Rake | 30.1° |
Fork Angle | 30.1° |
Trail | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
Dimensions | Length 2293.62 mm / 90.3 Width 830.58 mm / 32.7 in Height 1160.78 mm / 45.7 in |
Wheelbase | 1534.1 mm / 60.4 in |
Seat Height | Laden2 673.1 mm / 26.5 in Unladen 711.20 mm / 28 in |
Ground Clearance | 112 mm / 4.4 om |
Dry Weight | 253 kg / 558 lbs |
Wet Weight | 263 kg / 579 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal |