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| ====== 1970 Sportster ====== | ====== 1970 Sportster ====== | ||
| - | ===== Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ===== | + | ====== Vehicle Identification ====== |
| + | ===== Frame VIN Numbers ===== | ||
| - | * Starting with the 1970 season, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on the right side of the engine crankcase and on the frame. \\ In addition to these numbers, an identification label is located on the frame giving the VIN and date of manufacture. \\ This label was required by law for identification.((HD Service School service bulletin #596 dated September 16, 1969)) | + | Starting in 1970, the only numbers used for the purpose of identification are on the right neck and frame downtube. |
| - | * 4A13675H0 is a 1970 XLCH. | + | * The frame is stamped with a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)identification. |
| + | * There are still other stampings on the different parts of the frame combined with certain features that can be used to date the frame. \\ But the only numbers used to identify the entire bike for ownership purposes is the VIN number stamped in the right side neck. | ||
| + | * In addition to the neck VIN, an identification label is located on the frame giving the VIN and date of manufacture. \\ This label was required by law for identification.((HD Service School service bulletin #596 dated September 16, 1969)) | ||
| * The serial number is the 3rd through the 7th digit. All serial numbers run consecutively regardless of model year. ((HD Service School service bulletin #596 dated September 16, 1969)) | * The serial number is the 3rd through the 7th digit. All serial numbers run consecutively regardless of model year. ((HD Service School service bulletin #596 dated September 16, 1969)) | ||
| + | [[techtalk:ih:body01w|Click Here]] to view Ironhead Frame Identification in the Sportsterpedia for more information. \\ | ||
| [[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 information on serial numbers and VINs in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
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| |XLRTT|9B|10,000 and up (5 digits)|H (for Harley Davidson)|0 (1970)| | |XLRTT|9B|10,000 and up (5 digits)|H (for Harley Davidson)|0 (1970)| | ||
| - | ===== Illustrations ===== | + | ===== Engine Serial Numbers ===== |
| + | The engine serial numbers were still stamped in the case but longer used for identification purpose of ownership on 1970-up model Sportsters. \\ | ||
| + | * Starting with the 1970 season, the engine VIN is stamped on the right side of the engine crankcase and on the frame. \\ However, 1970 is a one year engine with exception of some early 1971 models with cases carried over from the 1970 batch. \\ The VIN pad is in a different position from every other year which is between the front two lifters. ((Ferrous Head of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1936551&highlight=VIN&page=2)) | ||
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| + | ====== Illustrations ====== | ||
| 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. \\ | ||
