
Harley Davidson Sportster 1959-1969 Repair Service Manual
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This workshop service manual is designed for the Harley Davidson Sportster models from 1959 to 1969. It is intended for use by mechanical technicians familiar with service procedures for BRP products. The manual covers repair and overhaul procedures for these cars, assuming the technician is well-versed in general automobile practices.
The manual includes instructions on components manufactured for the specified models and incorporates instructions from respective component manufacturers for proprietary components. It provides reliable information and emphasizes particular information denoted by the wording and symbols: WARNING, CAUTION, NOTE.
It offers diagnostic and repair procedures, making it useful for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts. The manual also emphasizes the importance of safety equipment and precautions when working on the vehicles, including the use of a torque wrench and special tools for adjustments or repairs.
Owners will find that referring to this manual will enable them to be better informed and make repairs like a professional automotive technician. It contains all necessary instructions for tune-ups, maintenance, removal & installation procedures, assemblies & disassemblies, fuel system, ignition, lubrication system, exhaust, electrical system, body, and more extensive repairs involving engine and transmission disassembly.
This is an electronic delivery via email and is printable. The content of the manual depicts parts and/or procedures applicable to the particular product at the time of writing.
- General Information
- Maintenance
- Lubrication
- Heating
- Ventilation
- Air Conditioning
- Suspension
- Front Suspension
- Rear Suspension
- Wheel
- Tire System
- Differential
- Driveline
- Drive Shaft
- Transfer Case
- Brakes
- Engine
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Fuel
- Engine Electrical
- Ignition System
- Starting
- Charging System
- Emissions
- Engine Exhaust
- Engine Lubrication
- Engine Speed Control System
- Clutch
- Cooling
- Electronic Control Modules
- Engine Systems
- Heated Systems
- Horn
- Ignition Control
- Instrument Cluster
- Lamps
- Power Systems
- Restraints
- Speed Control
- Transmission
- Exhaust System
- Body Structure
- Seats
- Security and Locks
- Air Bag System
- Exterior Trim
- Interior Trim
- Frame
- Bumpers
- Fuel System
- Steering
- Transmission and Transfer Case
- Tires
- Wheels
- Body
- Heating
- Air Conditioning
- Emissions Control
- Engine Removal
- Engine Installation
- Final Drive
- Electrical System
- Air cleaner element renewal
- Air cleaner temperature control check
- Auxiliary drivebelt check
- Battery electrolyte level check
- Battery terminal check
- Brake hydraulic fluid renewal
- Brake hydraulic system seal and hose renewal
- Brake pipe and hose check
- Choke adjustment check
- Contact breaker point renewal and distributor lubrication
- Crankcase ventilation system check
- Emission control filter element renewal
- Engine coolant renewal
- Engine idle speed check
- Engine oil and filter renewal
- Engine valve clearance check - OHV engines
- Exhaust system check
- Fluid leak check
- Fluid level checks
- Front and rear brake pad/shoe check
- Front wheel alignment check
- Gearbox oil level check
- Handbrake check
- Hinge and lock check and lubrication
- HT lead, distributor cap
- Ignition circuit check
- Ignition timing
- Contact breaker gap (dwell angle) check
- Intensive maintenance
- Mixture adjustment check
- Road test
- Roadwheel security check
- Seat belt check
- Spark plug check
- Spark plug renewal
- Steering and suspension security check
- Throttle damper operation check
- Timing belt renewal
- Tyre checks
- Underbody inspection
- Wiper blade check