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| ====== 1973 Sportster ====== | ====== 1973 Sportster ====== | ||
| ====== Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ====== | ====== Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ====== | ||
| + | ===== 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. |
| + | * 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. \\ | ||
| |**Model Code**|**Model Number**|**Serial Number**|**Manufacturer ID**|**Model Year**| | |**Model Code**|**Model Number**|**Serial Number**|**Manufacturer ID**|**Model Year**| | ||
| |XLH|3A|10,000 and up (5 digits)|H (for Harley Davidson)|3 (1973)| | |XLH|3A|10,000 and up (5 digits)|H (for Harley Davidson)|3 (1973)| | ||
| |XLCH|4A|10,000 and up (5 digits)|H (for Harley Davidson)|3 (1973)| | |XLCH|4A|10,000 and up (5 digits)|H (for Harley Davidson)|3 (1973)| | ||
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| + | ===== 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. \\ | ||
| + | * The engine VIN is stamped on the right side of the engine crankcase between the cylinders. | ||
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| ====== Specifications ====== | ====== Specifications ====== | ||
