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1971 Sportster
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- 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.1) - The serial number is the 3rd through the 7th digit. All serial numbers run consecutively regardless of model year. 2)
Model Code | Model Number | Serial Number | Manufacturer ID | Model Year |
XLH | 3A | 10,000 and up (5 digits) | H (for Harley Davidson) | 1 (1971) |
XLCH | 4A | 10,000 and up (5 digits) | H (for Harley Davidson) | 1 (1971) |
XLA | 4D | 10,000 and up (5 digits) | H (for Harley Davidson) | 1 (1971) |
Engine- 883
- Engine type: Air Cooled, Overhead Valve, 45 Degree V-twin 3)Iron Head
- Displacement: 54 ci / 883 cc
- Hemi-spherical style heads
- Bore: 3 in / 7.62 cm 4)
- Stroke: 3.8125 in / 9.68 cm 5)
- Piston Displacement: 53.9 cu. in. / 883 cc 6)
- 90 Degree Valve Angle
- Horsepower: 58 @ 6800 rpm 9)
- Torque: 52 ft-lb / 2.191 Nm @ 3800 rpm 10)
- Fuel System: Tillotson Carburetor 11)
- Carburetor Main Jets:
- Carburetor Slow Jet:
- Engine Idle Slow Speed:
- Engine speed for setting ignition timing:
- Fuel Tank Capacity:
- Oil Tank Capacity w/Filter:
Specifications
Models
XLH 883
What is the Current KBB Value? 12)
XLCH 883
8)
1970 thru 1981 per '59-'85 Clymer Sportster Service Manual
11)
1970-2010 Haynes Sportster Service and Repair Manual