Lighting system and lamps of motorcycle Harley Sportster XL1200 (2012-2023)

Headlamp — removal and installation
Bulb replacement Hi/Lo beam Note. Replace the bulb with the specified H4 halogen bulb. 1. Remove the trim ring. a. XL 883L/N/R, XR 1200X: See Figure 6-35. Remove the screw (1), nut (2)and the trim ring (3). b. XL 1200V/C/CP/CA/CB: See Figure 6-36....

Indicator lamp module
The indicator lamps are LEDs housed in a self-contained, non repairable module. Note. This part cannot be repaired. Replace upon failure. Preliminary disassembly: all models Warning! To prevent spray of fuel, purge system of high-pressure fuel...

Tail lamp: all models except XL 883N/XL 1200X/V
Bulb replacement except XL 1200C/C ANV/CP/CA/CB FASTENER TORQUE VALUE Tail lamp lens screw 20-24 in·lbs 2.3-2.7 Nm Note. XL 883N/XL 1200X/V: The stop lamps are dual filament turn signal bulbs in housings with red lenses. Replace the turn signal...

License plate lamp module: XL 883N, XL 1200X/V
The XL 883N and XL 1200X/V models use a convertible sidemount license plate in some markets. This assembly requires a separate license plate lamp module. Notes: This part cannot be repaired. Replace upon failure. This feature may not be available in...

Front turn signals — removal and installation
Bulb replacement 1. Insert coin in notch of front or rear turn signal lens cap. Carefully twist coin until lens cap pops out of turn signal housing. 2. Replace bulb. a. Push bulb and turn counterclockwise. b. Pull bulb from socket when tab on bulb...

Rear turn signals — removal and installation
Bulb replacement See 6.18 FRONT TURN SIGNALS , Bulb Replacement. Tail and stop lamps XL 883N, XL 1200X/V: The rear turn signals are the tail and stop lamps. This feature may not be available in all markets. The rear turn signal/stop lamp functions...

Rear lighting converter module: XL 883N, XL 1200X/V (DOM)
Note. HDI XL 883N and XL 1200X/V models have a sealed LED tail lamp, stop lamp and turn signal assembly in each rear turn signal housing. The domestic XL 883N and XL 1200X/V rear turn signal lamps also serve as tail lamps and stop lamps. One...

Rear stop lamp switch
XL Models: See Figure 6-86. The rear stop lamp switch (3) is located behind the rear brake master cylinder reservoir under the left side cover. The rear stop lamp switch is threaded into a tee nut in the rear brake line. Figure 6-86. Rear stop lamp...