2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL883C

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1Owner complaints

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Exterior Lighting

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Exterior Lighting. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Exterior Lighting complaints

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7,600 miles · Feb 21, 2003

Exterior Lighting

I HAVE A 2000 HARLEY DAVIDSON XL883C SPORTSTER MOTORCYCLE. RECENTLY WHILE RIDING, MY REAR TAIL LIGHT LOOSENED UP AND FELL OFF. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION TO BE IN -- FOR BOTH THE OPERATOR OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND THOSE DRIVING BEHIND IT. THIS IS A COMMON COMPLIANT FROM FELLOW RIDERS OF THE HD SPORTSTER LINE. THIS…

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I HAVE A 2000 HARLEY DAVIDSON XL883C SPORTSTER MOTORCYCLE. RECENTLY WHILE RIDING, MY REAR TAIL LIGHT LOOSENED UP AND FELL OFF. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION TO BE IN -- FOR BOTH THE OPERATOR OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND THOSE DRIVING BEHIND IT. THIS IS A COMMON COMPLIANT FROM FELLOW RIDERS OF THE HD SPORTSTER LINE. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE ADDRESSED AND FIXED BY THE MANUFACTURER. IT IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE CONDITION.

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