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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. \\ | ||
| + | [[techtalk:miscres:miscres10|Click Here]] to view the Factory Service Manual page in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
| **Parts Catalogs**; \\ | **Parts Catalogs**; \\ | ||
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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. \\ | ||
| - | 1957-1966 XLH / 1957-1969 XLCH frame: \\ | + | General dimension drawing for 1957-1965 XLH / XLCH frames: \\ |
| - | {{:sportster_history:AAAillust_-_frame_dims_-_1957-1966_xlh_1957-1969_xlch.png?direct&400|}} \\ | + | 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 ====== | ||
| [[techtalk:menu#ironhead_technical_categories|Click Here]] for the main technical menu in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | [[techtalk:menu#ironhead_technical_categories|Click Here]] for the main technical menu in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
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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)) \\ |
| {{sportster_history:1958_xlh883_pic_01_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} {{sportster_history:1958_xlh883_pic_02_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | {{sportster_history:1958_xlh883_pic_01_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} {{sportster_history:1958_xlh883_pic_02_by_magneto_sportster.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | ||
