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| ===== Frame VIN Numbers ===== | ===== Frame VIN Numbers ===== | ||
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| Starting in 1970, the only numbers used for the purpose of identification are on the right neck and frame downtube. | Starting in 1970, the only numbers used for the purpose of identification are on the right neck and frame downtube. | ||
| * The frame is stamped with a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)identification. | * The frame is stamped with a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)identification. | ||
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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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| Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | ||
| - | + | | 1970-1972 FSM (99484-72) \\ loose leaf outside cover | 1970-1978 FSM (99484-78) \\ (latest) | 1972 Owners Manual (99466-72) | | |
| - | | 1970-1972 FSM (99484-72) \\ loose leaf outside cover | 1970-1978 FSM (99484-78) \\ (latest) | | + | |{{:sportster_history:l001-fsm-1972_edition_cover_99484-72_for_1970-1972_loose_leaf_1_outside.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{sportster_history:l001-fsm-1978_edition_cover_99484-78_for_1970-1978.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l003-om-1972_edition_cover_99466-72.jpg?direct&200|}}| |
| - | |{{:sportster_history:l001-fsm-1972_edition_cover_99484-72_for_1970-1972_loose_leaf_1_outside.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{sportster_history:l001-fsm-1978_edition_cover_99484-78_for_1970-1978.jpg?direct&200|}}| | + | |
| | 1961-1971 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-71) | 1961-1972 Parts \\ Catalog Supplement (99451-72) | 1954-1978 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-78B) | | | 1961-1971 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-71) | 1961-1972 Parts \\ Catalog Supplement (99451-72) | 1954-1978 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-78B) | | ||
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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 ===== | ||
| 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: \\ | ||
| + | * (L) for 1970-1972 XLH / XLCH "long frames": \\ What was done here was to mod the dims on the earlier frame drawing and call it a day so this particular drawing isn't a solid representation. | ||
| + | * (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_-_general_-_1970-1972_xlh_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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| ==== Engine ==== | ==== Engine ==== | ||
| - | {{sportster_history:1972_xlh883_engine_by_deedub97gt.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by deedub97gt of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1637849&page=17)) | + | {{sportster_history:1972_xlh883_engine_by_deedub97gt.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by deedub97gt of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/151798-75-rigid-iron-rebuild/page17?t=1637849&page=17)) |
| * Electric Start | * Electric Start | ||
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| |1972 XLCH 1000 ((photo courtesy of lucky23 of the XLFORUM))|1972 XLCH 1000 ((photo courtesy of lucky23 of the XLFORUM))| | |1972 XLCH 1000 ((photo courtesy of lucky23 of the XLFORUM))|1972 XLCH 1000 ((photo courtesy of lucky23 of the XLFORUM))| | ||
| |{{sportster_history:1972_xlch883_pic_01_by_steve_lewis.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{sportster_history:1972_xlch883_pic_02_by_steve_lewis.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{sportster_history:1972_xlch883_pic_01_by_steve_lewis.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{sportster_history:1972_xlch883_pic_02_by_steve_lewis.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| - | |1972 XLCH 1000- Only mods include:18 inch rear wheel, and shifter and seat ((photo courtesy of Steve Lewis of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=666910&page=71))|| | + | |1972 XLCH 1000- Only mods include:18 inch rear wheel, and shifter and seat ((photo courtesy of Steve Lewis of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/86209-post-a-pic-of-your-amf-sporty/page71?t=666910&page=71))|| |
