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| ====== 1958 Sportster ====== | ====== 1958 Sportster ====== | ||
| - | ===== Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ===== | + | ====== Vehicle Identification ====== |
| + | ===== Engine Serial Numbers ===== | ||
| - | * 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) )) | + | There was no frame identification for purpose of ownership on 1957-1969 model Sportsters. \\ |
| + | However, there were stampings on the different parts of the frame combined with certain features that can be used to date the frame. \\ [[techtalk:ih:body01w|Click Here]] to view Ironhead Frame Identification in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
| - | Introduction of the XLH (H = High Performance) an XLCH (C = Competition - stripped frame, H = High Performance) models. . | + | The only numbers for the purpose of 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. \\ | ||
| - | Original Price: $1,265 | + | [[sportster_history:99xx-01a|Click Here]] for more information on serial numbers and VINs in the Sportsterpedia. \\ |
| ===== Specifications ===== | ===== Specifications ===== | ||
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| ==== XLC ==== | ==== XLC ==== | ||
| - | * Both the XLC and XLCH had: ((http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=32308)) | + | * Both the XLC and XLCH had: ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32308)) |
| * Larger ports and valves | * Larger ports and valves | ||
| * High domed pistons | * High domed pistons | ||
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| ==== XLCH ==== | ==== XLCH ==== | ||
| - | * Both the XLC and XLCH had: ((http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=32308)) | + | * Both the XLC and XLCH had: ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32308)) |
| * Larger ports and valves | * Larger ports and valves | ||
| * High domed pistons | * High domed pistons | ||
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| ==== XLH ==== | ==== XLH ==== | ||
| - | * In 1958, the XLH was introduced with: ((http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=32308)) | + | * In 1958, the XLH was introduced with: ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32308)) |
| * Higher compression and larger valves | * Higher compression and larger valves | ||
| * Camshaft gears became integrated with the camshafts, eliminating the need for a woodruff key. | * Camshaft gears became integrated with the camshafts, eliminating the need for a woodruff key. | ||
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| - | | 1958 XLH ((photos courtesy of Magneto Sportster http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?threadid=2026106)) |||| | + | | 1958 XLH ((photos courtesy of Magneto Sportster http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=2026106)) |||| |
| ===== External Links ===== | ===== External Links ===== | ||
| [[http://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-58/99451-58.pdf|1958 Parts Manual]]((http://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-58/99451-58.pdf)) | [[http://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-58/99451-58.pdf|1958 Parts Manual]]((http://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-58/99451-58.pdf)) | ||
| Back to [[sportster_history:99xx-01|Sportster History Index]] | Back to [[sportster_history:99xx-01|Sportster History Index]] | ||
