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sportster_history:1966_sportster [2021/09/06 03:16] hippysmack [Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)] |
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| ====== 1966 Sportster ====== | ====== 1966 Sportster ====== | ||
| - | ====== Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ====== | + | ====== Vehicle Identification ====== |
| - | There was no frame identification on 1957-1969 model Sportsters. \\ | + | ===== Frame Numbers ===== |
| - | The only numbers for identification were on the engine case. \\ | + | |
| + | 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. \\ | ||
| * 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 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. \\ | ||
| - | [[sportster_history:99xx-01a|Click Here]] for more information on serial numbers and VINs in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | + | [[sportster_history:99xx-01a|Click Here]] for more specific information on serial numbers and VINs in the Sportsterpedia (including the 1962-1969 Even/Odd Rule). \\ |
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| + | ^{{techtalk:miscres:instruction_sheet_header_4.png?nolink&797|}}||| | ||
| + | ^ **Engine Serial Number for 1966 Sportsters** ||| | ||
| + | |**Model Year** \\ (first 2 digits)|**Model** \\ (next few digits) \\ (up to 4)|**Sequential** \\ **Serial#** \\ (remaining digits)| | ||
| + | |66|XLH \\ XLCH| (example) \\ 12345| | ||
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| + | |**Example**: (66XLCH 12345) indicates a 1966 XLCH 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: 66XLCH12345||| | ||
| + | | 66 | XLCH | 12345 | | ||
| ====== Specifications ====== | ====== Specifications ====== | ||
| ==== Engine ==== | ==== Engine ==== | ||
