Rear suspension of motorcycle Harley Sportster XL1200 (2012-2023)

Belt guard and debris deflector
Belt guard: XL models FASTENER TORQUE VALUE Belt guard screw: XL Models 120-180 in·lbs 13.6-20.4 Nm Shock absorber mounting bolt 45-50 ft·lbs 61-68 Nm Removal 1. See Figure 2-160. Remove right side lower shock absorber mount locknut (1). Figure...

Rear fork — removal and installation
Removal Note. Label hardware for location and orientation upon removal. 1. Position motorcycle on a suitable lift. 2. XL models: Remove rear exhaust pipe and muffler. See 4.13 EXHAUST SYSTEM: XL MODELS . 3. XR 1200X: Remove exhaust system. See 4.14...

Shock absorbers — removal and installation
Removal Notes: If a lift is not available, remove and install one shock absorber at at time. If necessary to remove saree guards, see 2.36 SAREE GUARD: INDIA MODELS , Saree Guard: XL 883R, XL 1200C/C ANV (India). 1. Note the shock absorber settings....

Rear wheel compensating sprocket
Sportster models sold in certain markets are equipped with a rear wheel compensating sprocket. Periodic inspection of the compensator components is recommended. This should be done any time the rear wheel is removed. Removal and disassembly 1....