Harley-Davidson Sportster, XL/XR

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Harley-Davidson Sportster, XL/XR models utilize brake fluid with a capacity range defined by minimum and maximum levels. Service intervals include checks at 1600 km and 8000 km, with fluid changes required every 12 months, 24 months, or 8000 km. The data covers 27 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
XL 1200NS Sporster Iron (2018-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 1200XS Sportster Forty Eight Special (2018-2020)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 1200CX Roadster (2016-2020)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 1200T SuperLow, CT (2014-2020)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 1200CA Sportster Custom Limited A, LJ (2013-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 1200CB Sportster Custom Limited B, LK (2013-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 1200C Sportster Custom, CT (2011-2020)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 1200CP Sportster Custom, LH (2011-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 1200V Seventy Two, LF (2011-2016)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 883L Sportster SuperLow, CR (2011-2020)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 883R Sportster Roadster, CS (2011-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XR 1200X, LD (2011-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 1200L Sportster Low, CX (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 1200N Sportster Nightster, CZ (2010-2011)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 883N Sportster Iron, LE (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XR 1200X, LD (2009-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XR 1200, LA (2008-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 1200C Sportster Custom, CT (2007-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 1200L Sportster Low, CX (2007-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 1200N Sportster Nightster, CZ (2007-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 1200R Sportster Roadster, CV (2007-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 50 50th Anniversary Sportster, CY (2007-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 883 Sportster, CN (2007-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 883C Sportster Custom, CP (2007-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XL 883L Sportster Low, CR (2007-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 8000 km
  • Change 24 months
XLCH 1000 Sportster (1972-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 1600 km
  • Change 8000 km/ 12 months
XLH 1000 Sportster (1972-1978)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 1600 km
  • Change 8000 km/ 12 months