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sportster_history:1961_sportster [2016/12/23 15:27]
hippysmack [Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)]
sportster_history:1961_sportster [2021/09/06 04:40]
hippysmack [Engine Serial Numbers]
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 ====== 1961 Sportster ====== ====== 1961 Sportster ======
-===== Vehicle Identification ​Number (VIN) =====+====== Vehicle Identification ​====== 
 +===== Frame Numbers ​=====
  
-  * The serial number is stamped on the left side of the engine case. The first 5 or 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. \\ 
 + 
 +===== Engine Serial Numbers ===== 
 + 
 +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 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. \\ 
 + 
 +[[sportster_history:​99xx-01a|Click Here]] for more information on serial numbers and VINs in the Sportsterpedia. \\
 ===== Specifications ===== ===== Specifications =====
 ==== Engine ==== ==== Engine ====
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 ==== XLH 883 ==== ==== XLH 883 ====
-$1,250 (when new)((http://​xlforum.net/vbportal/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=32308)) ​  What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://​www.kbb.com/​motorcycles/​harley-davidson/​xlh-sportster/​1961-harley-davidson-xlh-sportster/​trade-in/​))+$1,250 (when new)((http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=32308)) ​  What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://​www.kbb.com/​motorcycles/​harley-davidson/​xlh-sportster/​1961-harley-davidson-xlh-sportster/​trade-in/​))
    
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 ==== XLCH 883 ==== ==== XLCH 883 ====
-$1,335 (when new)((http://​xlforum.net/vbportal/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=32308)) ​ What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://​www.kbb.com/​motorcycles/​harley-davidson/​xlch-sportster/​1961-harley-davidson-xlch-sportster/​trade-in/​))+$1,335 (when new)((http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=32308)) ​ What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://​www.kbb.com/​motorcycles/​harley-davidson/​xlch-sportster/​1961-harley-davidson-xlch-sportster/​trade-in/​))
    
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