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| ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ====== | ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ====== | ||
| - | See the Navigation menu on the upper left of this page. \\ | ||
| - | From there you can go to the main Ironhead section menu, the Reference section for general and in-depth procedures, and the Misc Resources for documentation. \\ | ||
| Below are some suggestions for manuals for your ride. \\ | Below are some suggestions for manuals for your ride. \\ | ||
| - | You should have, at minimum, a Factory Service Manual (FSM) and a Factory Parts Catalog for your year model. \\ | + | __You should have, at minimum, a Factory Service Manual (FSM) and a Factory Parts Catalog for your year model__. \\ |
| + | **Factory Service Manuals (FSM)**; \\ | ||
| The FSM will have the most accurate information, procedures and specs. \\ | The FSM will have the most accurate information, procedures and specs. \\ | ||
| Clymer and Haynes make service manuals also for Sportsters but some of the information is in error to the factory FSMs. \\ | Clymer and Haynes make service manuals also for Sportsters but some of the information is in error to the factory FSMs. \\ | ||
| And some of the information in the aftermarket manuals is vague in information or procedures but they may have more pictures. \\ | And some of the information in the aftermarket manuals is vague in information or procedures but they may have more pictures. \\ | ||
| So it is generally said you can get use from both an aftermarket manual and the factory service manuals but get the factory manual first. \\ | So it is generally said you can get use from both an aftermarket manual and the factory service manuals but get the factory manual first. \\ | ||
| + | [[techtalk:miscres:miscres10|Click Here]] to view the Factory Service Manual page in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
| + | **Parts Catalogs**; \\ | ||
| The Parts Catalog has part numbers of course but it also has exploded parts views. \\ | The Parts Catalog has part numbers of course but it also has exploded parts views. \\ | ||
| However, IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ASSEMBLY MANUAL. \\ | However, IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ASSEMBLY MANUAL. \\ | ||
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| But, all in all, the exploded views do help finding what goes where. \\ | But, all in all, the exploded views do help finding what goes where. \\ | ||
| Most of the fasteners listed in the relevant parts catalog individual pages have thread sizes and lengths also in case you need those. \\ | Most of the fasteners listed in the relevant parts catalog individual pages have thread sizes and lengths also in case you need those. \\ | ||
| + | **Note: ALL 1957-1978 PARTS CATALOGS LIST PARTS FOR PREVIOUS YEARS**. \\ Below is a simple list of original and "latest edition parts catalogs. | ||
| + | The in-between year books may show different part numbers for the same year model bike. \\ | ||
| [[techtalk:miscres:miscres12|Click Here]] to see the Factory Parts Catalog page in the Sportsterpedia for parts catalog uses and a full list of parts catalog numbers from 1957 to present. \\ | [[techtalk:miscres:miscres12|Click Here]] to see the Factory Parts Catalog page in the Sportsterpedia for parts catalog uses and a full list of parts catalog numbers from 1957 to present. \\ | ||
| + | (complete list of other parts catalogs and supplement catalogs that pertain to each year model on the bottom of that page) \\ | ||
| Some often acquire several year model parts catalogs and that page will help you decide which ones are right for you. \\ | Some often acquire several year model parts catalogs and that page will help you decide which ones are right for you. \\ | ||
| - | [[techtalk:ref:tools803|Click Here]] for the HD List of Ironhead Sportster Hardware P/N & Descriptions page in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
| **Suggested Manuals**: \\ | **Suggested Manuals**: \\ | ||
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| * **Original**: None. The FSM program didn't begin until the 1959 season. \\ The 1959 FSM states "Except for minor differences, it also applies to 1957-1958 model Sportsters. | * **Original**: None. The FSM program didn't begin until the 1959 season. \\ The 1959 FSM states "Except for minor differences, it also applies to 1957-1958 model Sportsters. | ||
| * **Latest Edition**: 1959-1969 Sportster Service Manual (99484-69) | * **Latest Edition**: 1959-1969 Sportster Service Manual (99484-69) | ||
| - | * **Factory Parts Catalogs**: \\ **Note**: ALL 1957-1978 PARTS CATALOGS LIST PARTS FOR PREVIOUS YEARS. \\ Below is a simple list of original and "latest edition parts catalogs. \\ The in-between year books may show different part numbers for the same year model bike. \\ [[techtalk:miscres:miscres12#sportster_and_k_model_parts_catalogs_by_year_and_date_of_publication|Click Here]] **to reference the chart of "Sportster and K Model Parts Catalogs by Year and Date of Publication" in the Sportsterpedia** \\ (complete list of other parts catalogs and supplement catalogs that pertain to each year model) | + | * **Factory Parts Catalogs**: |
| * **Original**: 1958 Spare Parts Catalog Supplement for all Sportster and K Models (99451-58) | * **Original**: 1958 Spare Parts Catalog Supplement for all Sportster and K Models (99451-58) | ||
| * Issued November 1, 1957. | * Issued November 1, 1957. | ||
| * Lists closest to original parts available for 1958 models and updates changes (only) to the previous full catalog. | * Lists closest to original parts available for 1958 models and updates changes (only) to the previous full catalog. | ||
| - | * **Use With**: 1957 Spare Parts Catalog for all Sportster and K Models Catalog (99451-57) \\ Issued February 15, 1957. Full parts catalog and lists parts available in 1957 for 1952-1957 models. | + | * [[http://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-58/99451-58.pdf|Click Here]] to download a PDF from Harley K Model site (1.51mb) ((http://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-58/99451-58.pdf)) |
| + | * **Use With**: 1957 Spare Parts Catalog for all Sportster and K Models Catalog (99451-57) \\ Issued February 15, 1957. Full parts catalog and lists parts available in 1957 for 1952-1957 models. \\ [[http://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-57/99451-57.pdf|Click Here]] to download a PDF from Harley K Model site (32.2mb) (( http://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-57/99451-57.pdf)) | ||
| * **Latest Edition**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-78B) | * **Latest Edition**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-78B) | ||
| * Issued in 1989. | * Issued in 1989. | ||
| * Full catalog and lists parts available in 1989 for 1954-1978 models. | * Full catalog and lists parts available in 1989 for 1954-1978 models. | ||
| * Includes some parts that were not available in the -78A catalog. | * Includes some parts that were not available in the -78A catalog. | ||
| + | * **Factory Owners Manual**: | ||
| + | * 1958 Sportster Rider Handbook (99466-58) | ||
| **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | ||
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| See the full list of pertinent catalogs in the link above. \\ | See the full list of pertinent catalogs in the link above. \\ | ||
| Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | ||
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| + | | 1958 Rider Handbook \\ (99466-58) | | ||
| + | |{{:sportster_history:l003-om-1958_edition_cover_99466-58.jpg?direct&150|}}| | ||
| | 1959 FSM (99484-59) ((pic from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ loose leaf inside and outside covers (original) || 1959-1969 FSM (99484-69) \\ book bound cover (latest) | | | 1959 FSM (99484-59) ((pic from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ loose leaf inside and outside covers (original) || 1959-1969 FSM (99484-69) \\ book bound cover (latest) | | ||
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| * The MoCo knew about and tried to correct at least some of the parts catalog mistakes. | * The MoCo knew about and tried to correct at least some of the parts catalog mistakes. | ||
| - | ===== Misc Resources in the Sportsterpedia ===== | + | ===== Search the Sportsterpedia ===== |
| - | There are links to many factory service bulletins, parts and accessory bulletins plus information on part numbers and casting numbers in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | + | See the Navigation menu on the upper left of this page. \\ |
| - | [[techtalk:menu#misc_resources|Click Here]] for the Misc Resource section for more information. \\ | + | From there you can go to the main Ironhead section menu, the Reference section for general and in-depth procedures, and the Misc Resources for documentation. \\ |
| ===== Illustrations ===== | ===== Illustrations ===== | ||
| The following illustrations are displayed for historic and period specific parts identification only. Refer to the original OEM documents for additional information. ((illustrations from various academic journals)) \\ | The following illustrations are displayed for historic and period specific parts identification only. Refer to the original OEM documents for additional information. ((illustrations from various academic journals)) \\ | ||
| Click on any illustration below to enlarge. \\ | Click on any illustration below to enlarge. \\ | ||
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| + | General dimension drawing for 1957-1965 XLH / XLCH frames: \\ | ||
| + | This is a "short frame". Dims shown are 1957-1966 (all) and 1967-1969 XLCH. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/148782-animal-mother-reigns/page4?postcount=58#post3178758)) \\ | ||
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| + | {{:sportster_history:illust_-_frame_dims_-_general_-_1957-1965_xlh_xlch_the_french_owl.png?direct&400|}} ((illustration from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ | ||
| ====== Specifications ====== | ====== Specifications ====== | ||
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| * Road Clearance: | * Road Clearance: | ||
| * 2-1/2 in to 4-5/8 in / 6.35 cm to 11.74 cm | * 2-1/2 in to 4-5/8 in / 6.35 cm to 11.74 cm | ||
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| ==== Engine ==== | ==== Engine ==== | ||
| * Engine type: 4 cycle Overhead Valves, 45 degree V2 ((Harley-Davidson 1957 - 1969 Service Manual)) | * Engine type: 4 cycle Overhead Valves, 45 degree V2 ((Harley-Davidson 1957 - 1969 Service Manual)) | ||
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| ==== XLC ==== | ==== XLC ==== | ||
| - | * Both the XLC and XLCH had: ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32308)) | + | * Both the XLC and XLCH had: ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/19467-sportster-timeline?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/forums/showthread.php?t=32308)) | + | * Both the XLC and XLCH had: ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/19467-sportster-timeline?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/forums/showthread.php?t=32308)) | + | * In 1958, the XLH was introduced with: ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/19467-sportster-timeline?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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| * Optional turn signals and 1 in over suspension. | * Optional turn signals and 1 in over suspension. | ||
| - | 1958 XLH ((photos courtesy of Magneto Sportster http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?threadid=2026106)) \\ | + | 1958 XLH ((photos courtesy of Magneto Sportster https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/189949-one-owner-all-original-1958-xlh?threadid=2026106)) \\ |
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| - | ====== External Links ====== | ||
| - | [[http://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-58/99451-58.pdf|1958 Parts Manual]] (1.51mb) ((http://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-58/99451-58.pdf)) | ||
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