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| 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. \\ | ||
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| **Parts Catalogs**; \\ | **Parts Catalogs**; \\ | ||
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| * 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. | ||
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| * **Latest Edition**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/ | * **Latest Edition**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/ | ||
| * Issued in 1989. | * Issued in 1989. | ||
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| Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | ||
| - | | 1959 FSM (99484-59) ((pic from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ loose leaf inside and outside covers (original) | + | | 1958 Rider Handbook \\ (99466-58) |
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| + | | 1959 FSM (99484-59) ((pic from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ loose leaf inside and outside covers (original) | ||
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| | 1952-1957 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-57) | | 1952-1957 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-57) | ||
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| See the Navigation menu on the upper left of this page. \\ | 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. \\ | 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. \\ | ||
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| ===== 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" | ||
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| ====== 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:// | + | * Both the XLC and XLCH had: ((https://www.xlforum.net/ |
| * 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:// | + | * Both the XLC and XLCH had: ((https://www.xlforum.net/ |
| * 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:// | + | * In 1958, the XLH was introduced with: ((https://www.xlforum.net/ |
| * 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 | + | 1958 XLH ((photos courtesy of Magneto Sportster |
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