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| ====== 1957 Sportster ====== | ====== 1957 Sportster ====== | ||
| - | ===== Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ===== | ||
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| - | * The serial number is stamped on the left side of the engine case. The first 5 or 6 digits represent the year and model ((HD Parts Catalog XLH/XLCH-1000 #(99451-78) )) | ||
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| The Sportster XL was introduced as “a modern, up-to-date power plant.” {{ http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/~/media/Images/MCC/Editorial/Articles/Magazine Articles/2011/05-01/1957 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL/Sportster-1.jpg?direct&150}} | The Sportster XL was introduced as “a modern, up-to-date power plant.” {{ http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/~/media/Images/MCC/Editorial/Articles/Magazine Articles/2011/05-01/1957 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL/Sportster-1.jpg?direct&150}} | ||
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| Original Price: $1103 | Original Price: $1103 | ||
| + | ====== Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ====== | ||
| + | There was no frame identification on 1957-1969 model Sportsters. \\ | ||
| + | The only numbers for identification were on the engine case. \\ | ||
| + | * For 1957-1961 models, the engine serial number is stamped on the left side of the engine case between the two cylinders. \\ First 4 or 5 digits are the year and bike model followed by a series of 4 or 5 numbers that established the individual serial number for each bike. \\ | ||
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| + | [[sportster_history:99xx-01a|Click Here]] for more information on serial numbers and VINs in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
| ===== Specifications ===== | ===== Specifications ===== | ||
| - | {{ :sportster_history:1957-sportster-engine.jpg?200}} | + | {{ sportster_history:1957_xl883_illust_engine.jpg?200}} |
| * Model Designation: XL | * Model Designation: XL | ||
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| ===== Colors ===== | ===== Colors ===== | ||
| - | * Pepper Red / Black Tank Panels((http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showpost.php?p=696133&postcount=6)) | + | * Pepper Red / Black Tank Panels((http://xlforum.net/forums/showpost/php?p=696133&postcount=6)) |
| - | * Skyline Blue / Birch White Tank Panels((http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showpost.php?p=696133&postcount=6)) | + | * Skyline Blue / Birch White Tank Panels((http://xlforum.net/forums/showpost/php?p=696133&postcount=6)) |
| - | * Birch White / Black Tank Panels(( http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showpost.php?p=696133&postcount=6)) | + | * Birch White / Black Tank Panels((http://xlforum.net/forums/showpost/php?p=696133&postcount=6)) |
| - | * Black / Pepper Red Tank Panels(( http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showpost.php?p=696133&postcount=6)) | + | * Black / Pepper Red Tank Panels((http://xlforum.net/forums/showpost/php?p=696133&postcount=6)) |
| ===== External Links ===== | ===== External Links ===== | ||
