Harley-Davidson Sportsters 1959 – 1985 Clymer Owners Service and Repair Manual

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Softcover – 376 pages – Harley-Davidson Sportsters 1959 – 1985 Clymer Owners Service Repair Manual Covers the following Models: Harley-Davidson H Sportster (1959-1969) Harley-Davidson CH Sportster (1959-1969) Harley-Davidson XLCH Sportster (1970-1980) Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster (1970-1972 1978-1985) Harley-Davidson XLCR Sportster (1977-1978) Harley-Davidson XLX Sportster (1983-1985) Harley-Davidson XLS Sportster (1980-1985) Harley-Davidson XL Sportster (1973-1977)Contents: QUICK REFERENCE DATA GENERAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING PERIODIC LUBRICATION MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UPMaintenance schedule intervals / Periodic lubrication / Engine oil and filter change / Periodic maintenance / Suspension adjustment / Breaker point ignition service / Magneto / Breakerless ignition system / Carburetor adjustments ENGINERemoval installation / Pushrods / Valves and components / Cylinder / Oil pump / Gearcase / Tappets and guides / Crankcase / Drive sprocket and seal / Engine seals / Starter drive shaft and housing / Specifications CLUTCH PRIMARY DRIVE KICKSTARTER AND TRANSMISSIONClutch / Primary chain / Kickstarter / Transmission / Shifter mechanism / Shifter linkage / Specifications FUEL EXHAUST AND EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSAir cleaner / Carburetors / Throttle cable / Fuel shutoff valve / Fuel tank / Exhaust system / Emission control / Specifications ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCharging system / Magneto ignition system / Battery ignition / Ignition system / Ignition coil / Starter / Starter solenoid / Lighting system / Switches / Horn / Fuses and circuit breakers / Specifications FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERINGFront wheel / Front hub / Wheel balance / Tyre changing / Tyre repairs / Handlebar and throttle control / Steering head / Front fork / Specifications REAR SUSPENSIONRear wheel / Rear hub / Driven sprocket assembly / Drive chain / Wheel balancing / Tyre changing / Rear swing arm / Shock absorbers / Specifications BRAKESDrum brakes / Front and rear drum brakes / Disc brakes / Brake pads / Brake caliper / Front and rear master cylinder / Brake disc / Bleeding the system / Specifications WIRING DIAGRAMS more details…..

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