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sportster_history:1968_sportster [2021/09/27 20:50]
hippysmack [Misc Resources in the Sportsterpedia]
sportster_history:1968_sportster [2024/01/25 17:46] (current)
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 ====== Vehicle Identification ====== ====== Vehicle Identification ======
 ===== Frame Numbers ===== ===== Frame Numbers =====
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 There was no frame identification for purpose of ownership on 1957-1969 model Sportsters. \\ 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. \\ 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. \\
  
 ===== Engine Serial Numbers ===== ===== Engine Serial Numbers =====
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 The only numbers for the purpose of identification were on the engine case. \\ 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. \\
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 ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ====== ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ======
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 Below are some suggestions for manuals for your ride. \\ Below are some suggestions for manuals for your ride. \\
 __You should have, at minimum, a Factory Service Manual (FSM) and a Factory Parts Catalog for your year model__. \\ __You should have, at minimum, a Factory Service Manual (FSM) and a Factory Parts Catalog for your year model__. \\
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 And some of the information in the aftermarket manuals is vague in information or procedures but they may have more pictures. \\ And some of the information in the aftermarket manuals is vague in information or procedures but they may have more pictures. \\
 So it is generally said you can get use from both an aftermarket manual and the factory service manuals but get the factory manual first. \\ So it is generally said you can get use from both an aftermarket manual and the factory service manuals but get the factory manual first. \\
 +[[techtalk:​miscres:​miscres10|Click Here]] to view the Factory Service Manual page in the Sportsterpedia. \\
  
 **Parts Catalogs**; \\ **Parts Catalogs**; \\
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       * Updates the 1957-1967 full parts catalog for Sportster / KH Models (99451-67).       * Updates the 1957-1967 full parts catalog for Sportster / KH Models (99451-67).
       * Lists closest to original parts available for L1967-1968 models.       * Lists closest to original parts available for L1967-1968 models.
-        ​* **Use With**: 1957-1967 Sportster/​KH Model Parts Catalog (99451-67) \\ Issued September, 1966. \\ Full parts catalog and lists parts available in 1967 for 1954-1967 models.+      * [[https://​www.harleykmodel.com/​literature/​spare-parts-catalogs/​documents/​99451-68/​99451-68.pdf|Click Here]] to download a PDF from Harley K Model site (1.52mb)((https://​www.harleykmodel.com/​literature/​spare-parts-catalogs/​documents/​99451-68/​99451-68.pdf)) 
 +        ​* **Use With**: 1957-1967 Sportster/​KH Model Parts Catalog (99451-67) \\ Issued September, 1966. \\ Full parts catalog and lists parts available in 1967 for 1954-1967 models. ​\\ [[https://​harleykmodel.com/​literature/​spare-parts-catalogs/​documents/​99451-67/​99451-67.pdf|Click Here]] to download a PDF from Harley K Model site (49.5mb)((https://​harleykmodel.com/​literature/​spare-parts-catalogs/​documents/​99451-67/​99451-67.pdf))
     * **Latest Edition**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/​XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-78B)     * **Latest Edition**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/​XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-78B)
       * Issued in 1989.       * Issued in 1989.
       * Full catalog and lists parts available in 1989 for 1954-1978 models.       * Full catalog and lists parts available in 1989 for 1954-1978 models.
       * Includes some parts that were not available in the -78A catalog.       * Includes some parts that were not available in the -78A catalog.
 +  * **Factory Owners Manual**:
 +    * 1968 Sportster Owners Manual (99466-68)
  
 **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\
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 See the full list of pertinent catalogs in the link above. ​ \\ See the full list of pertinent catalogs in the link above. ​ \\
 Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\
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 +|  1968 Owners Manual (99466-68) ​ |
 +|{{:​sportster_history:​l003-om-1968_edition_cover_99466-68.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|
  
 |  1959-1968 FSM (99484-68) ((pics from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ loose leaf outside and inside covers (original) ​ ||  1959-1969 FSM (99484-69) \\ (latest) ​ | |  1959-1968 FSM (99484-68) ((pics from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ loose leaf outside and inside covers (original) ​ ||  1959-1969 FSM (99484-69) \\ (latest) ​ |
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 The following illustrations are displayed for historic and period specific parts identification only. Refer to the original OEM documents for additional information. ((illustrations from various academic journals)) \\ The following illustrations are displayed for historic and period specific parts identification only. Refer to the original OEM documents for additional information. ((illustrations from various academic journals)) \\
 Click on any illustration below to enlarge. \\ Click on any illustration below to enlarge. \\
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 +General frame dimension drawings: \\
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 +  * (L) for 1957-1966 XLH / 1957-1969 XLCH "short frames"​ \\ It's a 1966 drawing of a 1966 XLCH frame.
 +  * (R) This is the '​correct'​ drawing for late 1973-1978 "long frames"​. Dims are also good for 1967-1969 XLH and 1970-E1973 (all models). ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​148782-animal-mother-reigns/​page4?​postcount=58#​post3178758)) \\
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 +{{:​sportster_history:​illust_-_frame_dims_-_1957-1966_xlh_1957-1969_xlch.png?​direct&​400|}} {{:​sportster_history:​illust_-_frame_dims_-_general_1973-1978_xlh_xlch.png?​direct&​400|}} \\
  
 ====== Specifications ====== ====== Specifications ======
 [[techtalk:​menu#​ironhead_technical_categories|Click Here]] for the main technical menu in the Sportsterpedia. \\ [[techtalk:​menu#​ironhead_technical_categories|Click Here]] for the main technical menu in the Sportsterpedia. \\
 Also see the "Misc Resources"​ section on the bottom of that page for technical docs and information. \\ Also see the "Misc Resources"​ section on the bottom of that page for technical docs and information. \\
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 ==== Model Designations ==== ==== Model Designations ====
   * XLH, XLCH   * XLH, XLCH
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 {{sportster_history:​1968_xlch883_by_fdny37.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by fdny37 of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=314377)) {{sportster_history:​1968_xlch883_by_fdny37.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by fdny37 of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=314377))
  
-===== External Links ===== + 
-[[https://​www.harleykmodel.com/​literature/​spare-parts-catalogs/​documents/​99451-68/​99451-68.pdf|1968 Parts Manual]] (1.52mb)((https://​www.harleykmodel.com/​literature/​spare-parts-catalogs/​documents/​99451-68/​99451-68.pdf))+
  
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