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Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Rear Shock Absorber
Preload and rebound adjustable rear shock with progressive spring.
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Parts for your 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883
Cruiser · USA · produced 1986-2020. Every listing below is matched to this model line, with live partner offers loaded on top.
Bike summary
| Brand | Harley-Davidson (USA) |
|---|---|
| Model | Sportster 883 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Production years | 1986-2020 |
| Selected year | 2012 |
| Parts listed | 36 across 16 categories |
Parts that fit
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Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Fork Seal and Bushing Kit
Complete front fork rebuild kit with seals, dust caps and bushings.
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What owners say about the Sportster 883
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Job costs on a Harley-Davidson Sportster 883
Shop labour at the United States independent rate of $95/hour versus a dealer at $140/hour, plus DIY time and difficulty from our open part-category dataset.
| Job | Shop hours | Independent | Dealer | DIY time | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairings & Bodywork | 3 h | $285 | $420 | 180 min | Moderate |
| Windscreens | 0.3 h | $29 | $42 | 20 min | Easy |
| Exhaust | 1 h | $95 | $140 | 60 min | Moderate |
| Brakes | 0.8 h | $76 | $112 | 45 min | Easy |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 h | $95 | $140 | 60 min | Advanced |
| Chain & Sprockets | 1.5 h | $143 | $210 | 90 min | Moderate |
| Engine & Filters | 0.7 h | $67 | $98 | 40 min | Easy |
| Lighting | 1 h | $95 | $140 | 60 min | Moderate |
| Suspension | 2.5 h | $238 | $350 | 150 min | Advanced |
| Controls & Levers | 0.4 h | $38 | $56 | 25 min | Easy |
| Crash Protection | 1 h | $95 | $140 | 60 min | Moderate |
| Luggage | 1 h | $95 | $140 | 60 min | Moderate |
| Seats & Comfort | 0.3 h | $29 | $42 | 20 min | Easy |
| Electronics | 0.8 h | $76 | $112 | 45 min | Moderate |
| Rider Gear | 0 h | $0 | $0 | 0 min | Easy |
| Maintenance | 0 h | $0 | $0 | 0 min | Easy |
Before you order
Fitment checks that matter most on a 1986-2020 Sportster 883.
- Bodywork, screens and some brackets are moulded per generation — match those to your exact year, not just to "Sportster 883".
- Wear items (pads, filters, chain and sprockets, plugs, tires) normally carry across the whole production run.
- Confirm the kit is listed for your exact generation, not just the model name
- Match the screen to your riding position, not just your bike
- Confirm the slip-on matches your link-pipe diameter and lambda sensor bung
- Measure disc thickness against the minimum stamped on the disc carrier
Other years and deeper references
Sportster 883 fitment sheet
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Questions riders ask
What parts fit the 2012 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883?
36 verified-fit parts across 16 categories, from fairings and exhausts to brake pads, chains, filters and lighting. Bodywork is moulded per generation, so confirm the panel set is listed for your exact year.
Do parts from other Sportster 883 years fit?
Wear items usually carry across the 1986-2020 run. Bodywork, screens and some brackets change with a restyle, so match those to your exact year.
Are these prices what I will pay?
Part prices come from our partner stores and change with stock and promotions. Labour figures are national mid-range workshop rates, not quotes — use them to sanity-check what a shop tells you.