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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 ======
-See the Navigation menu on the upper left of this page. \\ 
-From there you can go to the main Ironhead section menu, the Reference section for general and in-depth procedures, and the Misc Resources for 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__. \\
  
 +**Factory Service Manuals (FSM)**; \\
 The FSM will have the most accurate information,​ procedures and specs. \\  The FSM will have the most accurate information,​ procedures and specs. \\ 
 Clymer and Haynes make service manuals also for Sportsters but some of the information is in error to the factory FSMs. \\ Clymer and Haynes make service manuals also for Sportsters but some of the information is in error to the factory FSMs. \\
 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**; \\
 The Parts Catalog has part numbers of course but it also has exploded parts views. \\ The Parts Catalog has part numbers of course but it also has exploded parts views. \\
 However, IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ASSEMBLY MANUAL. \\ However, IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ASSEMBLY MANUAL. \\
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 But, all in all, the exploded views do help finding what goes where. \\ But, all in all, the exploded views do help finding what goes where. \\
 Most of the fasteners listed in the relevant parts catalog individual pages have thread sizes and lengths also in case you need those. \\ Most of the fasteners listed in the relevant parts catalog individual pages have thread sizes and lengths also in case you need those. \\
 +**Note: ALL 1957-1978 PARTS CATALOGS LIST PARTS FOR PREVIOUS YEARS**. \\ Below is a simple list of original and "​latest edition parts catalogs.
 +The in-between year books may show different part numbers for the same year model bike. \\
 [[techtalk:​miscres:​miscres12|Click Here]] to see the Factory Parts Catalog page in the Sportsterpedia for parts catalog uses and a full list of parts catalog numbers from 1957 to present. \\ [[techtalk:​miscres:​miscres12|Click Here]] to see the Factory Parts Catalog page in the Sportsterpedia for parts catalog uses and a full list of parts catalog numbers from 1957 to present. \\
 +(complete list of other parts catalogs and supplement catalogs that pertain to each year model on the bottom of that page) \\
 Some often acquire several year model parts catalogs and that page will help you decide which ones are right for you. \\ Some often acquire several year model parts catalogs and that page will help you decide which ones are right for you. \\
-[[techtalk:​ref:​tools803|Click Here]] for the HD List of Ironhead Sportster Hardware P/N & Descriptions page in the Sportsterpedia. \\ 
  
 **Suggested Manuals**: \\ **Suggested Manuals**: \\
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   * **Factory Service Manual (FSM)**:   * **Factory Service Manual (FSM)**:
     * **Original**:​ 1959-1969 Sportster Service Manual (99484-69) loose leaf in binder     * **Original**:​ 1959-1969 Sportster Service Manual (99484-69) loose leaf in binder
-    * **Latest ​Update**: 1959-1969 Sportster Service Manual (99484-69) book (glued) ​bound+    * **Latest ​Edition**: 1959-1969 Sportster Service Manual (99484-69) ​in book bound form
   * **Factory Parts Catalogs**:   * **Factory Parts Catalogs**:
     * **Original**:​ 1959-1969 Sportster/​KH Model Parts Catalog Supplement (99451-69)     * **Original**:​ 1959-1969 Sportster/​KH Model Parts Catalog Supplement (99451-69)
-      * Issued August, 1968.  Updates the 1957-1967 full parts catalog for Sportster / KH Models (99451-67). ​\\ Lists closest to original parts available for 1969 models. +      * Issued August, 1968. 
-    * **Updated**: 1954-1976 XLH/XLCH-1000 ​Parts Catalog (99451-76A)+      * Updates the 1957-1967 full parts catalog for Sportster / KH Models (99451-67). 
-      * Issued ​May1976. Full catalog and lists parts available in 1976 for 1954-1978 models.+      * Lists closest to original parts available for 1969 models. 
 +      [[https://​www.harleykmodel.com/​literature/​spare-parts-catalogs/​documents/​99451-69/​99451-69.pdf|Click Here]] to download a PDF from Harley K Model site (2.51mb)((https://​www.harleykmodel.com/​literature/​spare-parts-catalogs/​documents/​99451-69/​99451-69.pdf)) 
 +        ​* **Use With**: 1957-1967 Sportster/KH Model Parts Catalog (99451-67\\ Issued ​September1966\\ 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 Update**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/​XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-78B)     * **Latest Update**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/​XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-78B)
-      * Issued in 1989. Full catalog and lists parts available in 1989 for 1954-1978 models. ​\\ Includes some parts that were not available in the -78A catalog. +      * Issued in 1989. 
-    * **Other**: Reference the "Parts Catalog"​ page in the Sportsterpedia for a listing of other parts catalogs that pertain to your year model.+      * Full catalog and lists parts available in 1989 for 1954-1978 models. 
 +      * Includes some parts that were not available in the -78A catalog. 
 +  * **Factory Owners Manual**: 
 +    * 1969 Sportster Owners Manual (99466-69)
  
 **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\
-Below are pics of used manual covers related to 1969 model Sportsters. \\+Below are pics of used manual covers ​(original and latest editions) ​related to 1969 model Sportsters. ​\\ 
 +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: \\
  
-|  1959-1969 FSM (99484-69) ((pic from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ loose leaf (original) ​ |  1959-1969 FSM (99484-69) ​ | +|  1959-1969 FSM (99484-69) ((pics from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ loose leaf outside and inside covers ​(original)  ​||  1959-1969 FSM (99484-69) \\ (latest) ​ |  1969 Owners Manual (99466-69)  | 
-|{{sportster_history:​l001-fsm-1969_edition_cover_99484-69_for_1957-1969_loose_leaf_inside.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|{{sportster_history:​l001-fsm-1969_edition_cover_99484-69_for_1957-1969.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|+|{{:​sportster_history:​l001-fsm-1965_edition_cover_1st_for_1965-1969_loose_leaf_binders.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|{{sportster_history:​l001-fsm-1969_edition_cover_99484-69_for_1957-1969_loose_leaf_inside.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|{{sportster_history:​l001-fsm-1969_edition_cover_99484-69_for_1957-1969_book_bound.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|{{:​sportster_history:​l003-om-1969_edition_cover_99466-69.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|
  
-|  ​1959-1969 Parts \\ Catalog ​Supplement ​(99451-69)  |  ​1954-1976 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-76A)  |  1954-1978 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-78B) ​ | +|  ​1957-1967 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-67)  |  ​1959-1969 Parts \\ Catalog ​Supplement ​(99451-69)  |  1954-1978 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-78B) ​ | 
-|{{:sportster_history:​l002-pc-1969_edition_cover_99451-69_supplement.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|{{:​sportster_history:​l002-pc-1976_edition_cover_99451-76a_for_1954-1976.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|{{:​sportster_history:​l002-pc-1978_edition_cover_99451-78b_for_1954-1978.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|+|{{sportster_history:​l002-pc-1967_edition_cover_99451-67_for_1957-1967.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|{{:​sportster_history:​l002-pc-1969_edition_cover_99451-69_supplement.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|{{:​sportster_history:​l002-pc-1978_edition_cover_99451-78b_for_1954-1978.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|
  
 ===== The Ironhead Multi-Year Parts Catalog Curse ===== ===== The Ironhead Multi-Year Parts Catalog Curse =====
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   * The MoCo knew about and tried to correct at least some of the parts catalog mistakes.   * The MoCo knew about and tried to correct at least some of the parts catalog mistakes.
  
-===== Misc Resources in the Sportsterpedia ===== +===== Search ​the Sportsterpedia ===== 
-There are links to many factory service bulletins, parts and accessory bulletins plus information ​on part numbers and casting numbers in the Sportsterpedia. \\ +See the Navigation menu on the upper left of this page. \\ 
-[[techtalk:menu#​misc_resources|Click Here]] ​for the Misc Resource section ​for more information. \\+From there you can go to the main Ironhead section ​menu, the Reference section ​for general and in-depth procedures, and the Misc Resources ​for documentation. \\
  
 ===== Illustrations ===== ===== Illustrations =====
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 Click on any illustration below to enlarge. \\ Click on any illustration below to enlarge. \\
  
-{{:sportster_history:​1969_xlch883_right_side.png?​direct&​400|}} {{sportster_history:​1969_xlh883_illust_left_side.png?​direct&​400|}}+{{sportster_history:​1969_xlch883_illust_right_side.png?​direct&​400|}} {{sportster_history:​1969_xlh883_illust_left_side.png?​direct&​400|}} 
 + 
 +General frame dimension drawings: \\ 
 + 
 +  * (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)) \\ 
 + 
 +{{:​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. \\
 +
 ==== Model Designations ==== ==== Model Designations ====
   * XLH, XLCH   * XLH, XLCH
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-===== External Links ===== +
-[[https://​www.harleykmodel.com/​literature/​spare-parts-catalogs/​documents/​99451-69/​99451-69.pdf|1969 Parts Manual]] (2.51mb)((https://​www.harleykmodel.com/​literature/​spare-parts-catalogs/​documents/​99451-69/​99451-69.pdf))+
  
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