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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 6 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. \\ | ||
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| + | ===== Engine Serial Numbers ===== | ||
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| + | 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 5 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. \\ | ||
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| + | [[sportster_history:99xx-01a|Click Here]] for more specific information on serial numbers and VINs in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
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| + | ^{{techtalk:miscres:instruction_sheet_header_4.png?nolink&797|}}||| | ||
| + | ^ **Engine Serial Number for 1961 Sportsters** ||| | ||
| + | |**Model Year** \\ (first 2 digits)|**Model** \\ (next few digits) \\ (up to 4)|**Sequential** \\ **Serial#** \\ (remaining digits)| | ||
| + | |61|XLH \\ XLCH| (example) \\ 12345| | ||
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| + | |**Example**: (61XLH 12345) indicates a 1961 XLH model and is stamped on the Left Engine Case Between the Cylinders ((1953-1963 HD Parts Catalog backside of front cover))||| | ||
| + | |Example Serial Number on Engine Reads: 61XLH12345||| | ||
| + | | 61 | XLH | 12345 | | ||
| ===== Specifications ===== | ===== Specifications ===== | ||
| - | ==== 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)) | ||
| - | * Displacement: 54 ci / 883 cc | + | * Displacement: 53.9 ci / 883 cc (900 cc advertised) |
| - | * Hemi-spherical style heads | + | * Compression Ratio: 9:1 |
| - | * Bore: 3 in / 7.62 cm ((Harley-Davidson 1957 - 1969 Service Manual)) | + | * Bore: 3 in / 76.2 mm |
| - | * Stroke: 3.8125 in / 9.68 cm ((Harley-Davidson 1957 - 1969 Service Manual)) | + | * Stroke: 3.8125 in / 96.8 mm |
| - | * 90 Degree Valve Angle | + | * Horsepower: 55 @ 6,300rpm ((Harley-Davidson 1957 - 1969 Service Manual)) |
| - | * Horsepower: 42 @ 5,500rpm (XL) ((Harley-Davidson 1957 - 1969 Service Manual)) | + | * Taxable Horsepower: 7.2 |
| + | * Torque: 52 ft-lb @ 3800 RPM | ||
| + | * Weight: | ||
| + | * XLCH - 188lbs. | ||
| + | * XLH - 204 lbs. | ||
| + | * 4 Cams | ||
| + | * Oil pump pressure: | ||
| + | * Idle, with spark retarded (Min: 3-7 psi) | ||
| + | * Normal riding conditions: 10-14 psi (6 psi at 20 mph) | ||
| + | * Fuel System: Linkert DC carburetor. [[techtalk:ih:carb01#linkert_model_m_and_dc_carbs_1957-1965|Click Here]] for the main Ironhead carb page in the Sportsterpedia. | ||
| + | * Spark Plugs | ||
| + | * #4 for everyday use. | ||
| + | * #5 for hard service. | ||
| - | | ^XL ^XLH,XLCH ^ | ||
| - | ^ Compression |7.5:1 |9.0:1 | | ||
| - | ^ Torque |48 ft-lb / 2.023 Nm @ 3600 RPM|52 ft-lb / 2.191 Nm @ 3800 RPM | | ||
| - | ((Harley-Davidson 1957 - 1969 Service Manual)) | ||
| ==== Capacities ===== | ==== Capacities ===== | ||
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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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