This repair and service manual covers 1986-2003 Harley Davidson Sportster XL and XLH models, including:

• XLH883 (1986-2003)
• XLH883 Custom (1999-2003)
• XLH883 Deluxe (1986-1995)
• XLH883 Hugger (1987-2003)
• XL883R (2002-2003)
• XLH1100 (1986-1987)
• XLH1200 (1988-2003)
• XL1200 Custom (1996-2003)
• XL1200 Sport (1996-2003)

Weighing in at 4 lbs. and 600-plus pages, this Harley-Davidson shop manual for 1986 to 2003 Sportsters, most likely is the only guide you'll ever need to properly service and repair your bike.

Just take a look at the table of contents and you'll see the level of coverage it provides, all written for do-it-yourself mechanics wanting to take care of their bikes in their own garage. From routine maintenance procedures to advanced repairs, this workshop manual covers it all.

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Book Excerpt: 1986-2003 Harley-Davidson XL, XLH Sportster Repair Manual GENERAL INFORMATION: IGNITION GROUNDING

Modern motorcycle ignition systems produce sufficient voltage to damage ignition components if the secondary voltage is not grounded during operation. During normal operation, grounding of the secondary circuit occurs at the spark plug. When performing some tests, such as compression testing, it may be necessary to disconnect the spark plug cap from the spark plug. It is a good practice to ground a disconnected spark plug cap to the engine if the ignition is on, and may be required by some manufacturers to protect the ignition system. A grounding device may be fabricated to route secondary circuit voltage to the engine. Figure 40 shows a tool that is useful when grounding a single spark plug cap, and Figure 41 shows a grounding strap that allows the grounding of several spark plug caps. Both tools use a stud or bolt that fits the spark plug connector in the spark plug cap. An alligator clip permits electrical connection to suitable points on the engine.

Subject: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Harley-Davidson XL, XLH Sportster service, maintenance, and repair instructions. ISBN-10: 1599691493 | ISBN-13: 9781599691497 | Clymer M429-5