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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)) \\
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 General dimension drawing for 1957-1965 XLH / XLCH frames: \\ 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 ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showpost.php?p=4370194&​postcount=58)) \\+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)) \\
  
 {{:​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)) \\ {{:​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)) \\
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 ====== 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)) \\
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