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Old Sep 4, 2019 | 11:38 PM
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Hi all, I’m the proud owner of a 2019 XL883N. I’m confused as to what the prefixes and suffixes mean?
I’ve seen N, C, L etc..

Can anyone explain what they mean?

thank you.
John
 
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My 1986 xlh 883 sportster delux had a two up seat, laced wheels and cobalt blue paint. Hope that helps
 
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Originally Posted by JRider1807
Hi all, I’m the proud owner of a 2019 XL883N. I’m confused as to what the prefixes and suffixes mean?
I’ve seen N, C, L etc..

Can anyone explain what they mean?


Congratulations and welcome to the wonderful world of Harley-Davidson.

XL is the designation for Sportster - the product line. The suffixes refer to the specific model. L is "low", C is "custom", N is "Iron" (for 883).

The 1200's also have specific models and letters. You can see them at http://www.ridersinfo.net/harleydavidsonmodels.html
 
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Default Thank you!

Thank you for the warm welcome all.

I did my research before posting but couldn’t really understand it.

I do now.

This is is my dream machine since I was young (I’m 52)

(probably called an Ironhead? Back then?)



This is a great community, I’m learning so much.

Thanks all.

John
 
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Welcome and congrats with the new bike !
 
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