2000 Harley Davidson XL 1200 S Sportster Sport - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

check all bulbs and flasher

yes,or it could be the coil,or points or ignition switch

harley lowering kit

Under the left side cover

Which brake??? Check bulb first.

Cast Wheels 55 to 65 ft lbs 75 to 88 nm Laced Wheels45 - 55 ft lbs 61 - 75 Nm

More information would be helpful. Do any lights work, ie signals, four ways. Does rear brake light work and just not light when front brake is applied. If all lights are dead did you check the lighting fuse? Fuse panel is under the left side cover.

The only drain plug on a Sportster is the "primary chain case drain plug". It torques to 14-16 foot pounds.

crank case vent tube plugged, or oil is overfull maybe

Oil tank capacity is 3.6 quarts (U.S.) (3.4 liters).

take it back as the trans and motor are one piece they did not align the innards right

Looks like it is attached to the battery box. On the rear side just under the drivers seat by one screw.

You should be able to let the front forks thru the triple trees a bit but make sure that rear of the fender does not hit the exhaust pipes or other things around it. For the rear you can probably buy a short shock.

Does the speedometer work (registers speed)? If it does, then the push button switch is faulty. If the speedo does not work (does NOT register speed) then probably the speedometer has failed.

40 thousandths

Remove the seat. Unplug the connector for the taillight and rear turn signals. Stabiliize the bike and remove the upper shock bolts. The job is also easier if you remove the rear tire. Remove the bolts from the fender struts on both sides. Be sure to hold the fender or clamp it place when removing the bolts so the fender doesn't slip out of place and get scratched. Unplug the turn signals from the taillight housing. Pull the wires and connectors through the holes in the struts. Lift the fender out.

You'll probably have to clean the 2 carbs, but try a small amount of seafoam first.

Remove the carb soak in carb cleaner, **** out small bleed holes with a wire from a wire brush etc. One of the passageways is still clogged, or the float is sticking.

The xl has no timing chain. I'm guessing you're asking about the primary chain on the left side of the engine. I believe it should be adjusted to 3/8 to 1/2 inch at the tightest spot. To find the tight spot, rotate the rear wheel in gear with the spark plugs out.

hiya

i think the brake switch is faulty and heres how to replace it
Rear Brake Light Switch Replacement

• 1

  Check that the ignition is in the "OFF" position. For additional safety, disconnect the negative terminal from the battery.
  

• 2

  Disconnect the switch from the wiring harness by gently pulling off the spade connectors.
  

• 3

  Unscrew the switch from the rear brake master cylinder, using an appropriately sized wrench or pliers.
  

• 4

  Clean the switch mounting threads on the master cylinder to prevent contamination of the brake fluid.
  

• 5

  Apply a drop of LOC-TITE to the new switch's threads and install it onto the master cylinder, tightening it down to 84-120 inch-pounds with a torque wrench (if available). Connect the spade connectors to the new switch.
  

• 6

  Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position and depress the rear brake pedal. If the brake pedal feels soft or the brake light does not illuminate, then you may need to bleed the brake lines to remove air bubbles.
  

hope this helps

John