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sportster_history:1962_sportster [2017/12/17 20:32]
ixl2relax ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation
sportster_history:1962_sportster [2021/09/06 03:15]
hippysmack [Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)]
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 ====== 1962 Sportster ====== ====== 1962 Sportster ======
-===== Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) =====+====== Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) =====
 +There was no frame identification on 1957-1969 model Sportsters. \\ 
 +The only numbers for identification were on the engine case. \\ 
 +  * The engine serial number is stamped on the left side of the engine case between the two cylinders. \\ The first 5 or 6 digits represent the year and model ((HD Parts Catalog XLH/​XLCH-1000 #(99451-78) )) \\ From 1962-1969, models with 4 digit production (serial) numbers have an even-numbered first digit for even years and odd numbered first digit for odd years. \\
  
-  * The serial ​number is stamped on the left side of the engine caseThe first 5 or 6 digits represent the year and model ((HD Parts Catalog XLH/​XLCH-1000 #(99451-78) ))+[[sportster_history:​99xx-01a|Click Here]] for more information on serial ​numbers and VINs in the Sportsterpedia\\
 ===== Specifications ===== ===== Specifications =====
 ==== Engine ==== ==== Engine ====
 +62 XLCH ((photos by dogface of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1715972)) \\
 +{{sportster_history:​1962_xlch883_pic1_by_dogface.jpg?​direct&​300|}} {{sportster_history:​1962_xlch883_pic2_by_dogface.jpg?​direct&​300|}}
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   * 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:​ 54 ci / 883 cc
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 ===== Models =====  ​ ===== Models =====  ​
-  * 1,998 Sportsters were produced ((http://​xlforum.net/vbportal/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=32308))+  * 1,998 Sportsters were produced ((http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=32308))
  
     * 1962 saw a new aluminum upper triple tree.     * 1962 saw a new aluminum upper triple tree.
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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/​1962-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/​1962-harley-davidson-xlh-sportster/​trade-in/​))
    
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