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2004 Harley Davidson XL 1200 C Sportster Custom Questions & Answers
How do I remove and replace battery on 04 1200 sportster custom?
all you need to do is remove the battery side compartment - pull from the top, and there is a hinge on the bottom. Then unscrew the negative connector -first. Then the positive. Remove the screws for the holder and its done. The new battery will have a moderate charge. You should buy a battery tender and use it to charge it. Also a battery tender will help keep the battery ready to go when you are.
How do i change fork
To change the fork oil, look down on the lower part of each fork leg just above the axle on the backside of each leg and you'll find an Allen plug or small screw. Take this screw out, hold the front brake and push down on the front forks. The fork oil will come out of the tube. Do both sides at the same time. Once you get the oil out of them, reinstall the drain plug. Then, take the large hex cap on ONE TUBE AT THE TIME and pour the correct amount of the correct fork oil into each tube. There is a specific amount of oil that must be poured into each leg. Since you simply drained your forks instead of disassembling them, you should use what is known as the "Wet" quantity of oil. I'm pretty sure your bike takes 9.0 ounces of oil in each leg. Call your local dealer and they'll tell you how much oil to put in. Your bike came from the factory with "Type E" oil in the forks. The viscosity of the oil determines the dampening effect of the forks. Heavier oil will stiffen the front forks, a lighter viscosity of oil will make the front end softer. You can check the Internet for fork oils and they should give you a comparison of what weight oil is equivalent to "Type E" oil. I think PJ 1's 30 weight oil is the same as type E Harley oil. Use only "fork oil" in your front forks as it has special "anti-foaming" agents in it. If the oil foams up, you'll lose the dampening effect in your forks.
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steve
While riding my 2004 harley davidson sportster
I would guess that your shifter pawl has broken. This is the most likely cause of the problem. It's not a major problem but it is aggravating to repair.
To replace the shifter pawl, you'll have to remove the outer primary cover, the engine sprocket, and the clutch assembly. With this out of the way, the shifter pawl is easily accessed. This can be done with basic hand tools and a good torque wrench that will torque in both the right hand and left hand rotation directions. I would advise the purchase of a service manual because there is an alignment that must be made and a picture is the best way to do it. I'm afraid that I can't send that picture. Besides, if you fix your bike using the service manual, the book just paid for itself.
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Steve
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