The Oil capacity of a 2008 Harley Davidson 883 engine is ~3.0 US quarts. This includes the oil filter. Pour 4 fl oz of oil into your oil filter before installing. Install the filter. Then pour 2.8 U.S quarts into the engine oil tank. Install your dipstick and start the engine. Verify that the oil pressure signal light turns off when the engine speed is 1000 rpm or above. Turn the engine off and check for leaks and check the oil level.
Should be right at 3 quarts
2008 53 HP, 2012 73HP
An 883 cc Harley engine is equivalent to approximately 53.7 cubic inches. This conversion can be calculated by multiplying the cubic capacity in cubic centimeters (cc) by 0.0610237.
There are many places where someone can buy a Harley Davidson Sportster 883. It can be bought off the Harley-Davidson retail site or through Craigslist.
for brand new, a 883 sportster (883 cc)
20w50
Under the seat
Mine is a XLH 883 Hugger.
harley 883 fuel tanl vent pipe
with a full 1200 swap they will.
The recommended spark plug gap for a 1996 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster is .040. That is the most common gap for most Harley Davidson engines.
One can purchase a Harley 883 motorcycle from the Cycle Trader website where there are many listed for sale. They are also available to buy from Oodle.