Model Production Numbers

• XLH 2,000
• XLCH 2,500

Colors ¹⁾

• Black with White tank panels.
• Crystal Blue with White tank panels.
• Options:
  • Hi-Fi Blue with White tank panels.
  • Sparkling Burgundy with White tank panels.

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.
Click Here to view Ironhead Frame Identification in the Sportsterpedia.

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 ²⁾
  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.
  

Click Here for more specific information on serial numbers and VINs in the Sportsterpedia (including the 1962-1969 Even/Odd Rule).

Engine Serial Number for 1967 Sportsters
Model Year (first 2 digits)	Model (next few digits) (up to 4)	Sequential Serial# (remaining digits)
67	XLH XLCH	(example) 12345
Example: (67XLH 12345) indicates a 1967 XLH model and is stamped on the Left Engine Case Between the Cylinders 3)
Example Serial Number on Engine Reads: 67XLH12345
67	XLH	12345

The following illustrations are displayed for historic and period specific parts identification only. Refer to the original OEM documents for additional information. ⁴⁾
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• XLH, XLCH

• Wheelbase: ⁵⁾
  • XLH, 56.5 in / 143.51 cm
  • XLCH, 58-1/2 in / 148.59 cm
• Overall Length:
  • XLH, 89 in / 226.06 cm
  • XLCH, 83.25 in / 211.45 cm
• Overall Width:
  • XLH, 34 in / 86.36 cm
  • XLCH, 34 in / 86.36 cm
• Overall Height:
  • XLH, 40-1/2 in / 103 cm
  • XLCH, 42 in / 106.7 cm
• Road Clearance:
  • XLH, 5-1/2 in to 6-3/4 in / 13.97 cm to 17.14 cm ⁶⁾ (67 and 69 FSMs differ)
  • XLCH, 6-1/2 in to 6-7/8 in / 16.51 cm to 17.46 cm

• Engine type: 4 cycle Overhead Valves, 45 degree V2 ⁷⁾
• Hemi-spherical style heads
• Displacement: 53.9 ci / 883 cc (900 cc advertised)
• Compression Ratio: 9:1
• Bore: 3 in / 76.2 mm
• Stroke: 3.8125 in / 96.8 mm
• Horsepower: 55 @ 6,300rpm ⁸⁾
• Taxable Horsepower: 7.2
• Torque: 52 ft-lb @ 3800 RPM
• Weight:
  • XLCH - 188lbs.
  • XLH - 204 lbs.
• Engine serial number stamped on left side case between the two cylinders.
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• 4 Cams
• Gear driven type oil pump.
  Oil pump pressure (gauge mounted in place of oil pressure switch):
  • Idle, with spark retarded (Min: 3-7 psi)
  • Normal riding conditions: 10-14 psi (6 psi at 20 mph)
• XLH Ignition: Battery Ignition System (circuit breaker/points/timer/distributor)
  • Point Gap: .020“
• XLCH Ignition: Magneto Ignition System
  • Point Gap: .015”
• Dwell: 90° at 1000 RPM
• Ignition Timing
  • Advanced - XLH, XLCH: 45° (11/16“) BTDC
  • Retarded - XLH: 15° (5/64”) BTDC
• Spark Plugs
  • #4 for everyday use.
  • #5 for hard service.
    • Gap
      • XLH: .025“-.030”
      • XLCH: .020“
• Fuel System: Tillotson HD carburetor.
• Starter
  • XLCH: Kick start only.
  • XLH: Kick start or electric start (Prestolite).

• Fuel Capacity: ⁹⁾
  • XLH 4 gal / 15.14 l ¹⁰⁾
  • XLCH 2.2 gal / 8.328 l
• Oil Capacity: 3 qts. / 2.83 l
• Transmission Capacity: 1.5 pints / .71 l

• Multi-Disc dry clutch-pack with alternate steel and fiber friction plates.¹¹⁾

• Constant Mesh - right side foot shift ¹²⁾
• Speeds - 4 Forward
• Number of Sprocket Teeth (XLH / XLCH):
  • Engine: 34
  • Clutch: 59
  • Transmission:
    • E1967 - 21
    • L1967 - 20 ¹³⁾
  • Rear Wheel: 51
• Standard Gear Ratios (XLH / XLCH)
  • 1st: 11.16:1
  • 2nd: 8.08:1
  • 3rd: 6.11:1
  • 4th: 4.42:1
• Optional Gear Ratios (XLH)
  • 1st: 10.63 to 1
  • 2nd: 7.69 to 1
  • 3rd: 5.82 to 1
  • 4th: 4.21 to 1

Tire pressure (based on a rider weighing app. 150 lbs or more).
For each 50 lbs of overload, increase rear tire pressure by 2 lbs, front by 1 lb (but not exceeding manuf max tire pressure). ¹⁴⁾

• XLH / XLCH:
  • Front: 3.25 / 3.50 x 19 (tire Pressure: 16 psi / 1.10 bar) ¹⁵⁾
  • Rear: 4.0 x 18 (tire pressure: 20 psi / 1.37 bar) ¹⁶⁾

What is the Current KBB Value? ¹⁷⁾

What is the Current KBB Value? ¹⁸⁾

1967 Parts Manual (49.5mb)¹⁹⁾

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