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sportster_history:1961_sportster [2018/04/18 01:30] ixl2relax |
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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 information on serial numbers and VINs in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
| ===== Specifications ===== | ===== Specifications ===== | ||
| ==== Engine ==== | ==== Engine ==== | ||
