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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. \\  
  
 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)**:
-    * 1970-1978 Sportster XL/​XLH/​XLCH/​XLT-1000 Service Manual (99484-78)+    * **Original**:​ 1970-1975 Sportster XL/​XLH/​XLCH-1000 Service Manual (99484-75) in a loose leaf binder 
 +    * **Latest Edition**: ​1970-1978 Sportster XL/​XLH/​XLCH/​XLT-1000 Service Manual (99484-78) ​in book bound form
   * **Factory Parts Catalogs**:   * **Factory Parts Catalogs**:
     * **Original**:​ 1962-1975 XL/​XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog Supplement (99451-75)     * **Original**:​ 1962-1975 XL/​XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog Supplement (99451-75)
-      * Issued January,​1975. Updates the 1961-1971 full parts catalog (99451-71). ​\\ Lists closest to original parts available for 1975 models. ​  +      * Issued January,​1975. 
-    * **Updated**: 1954-1976 XLH/XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-76A)+      * Updates the 1961-1971 full parts catalog (99451-71). 
-      * Issued ​May1976. Full catalog and lists parts available in 1976 for 1954-1978 models. +      * Lists closest to original parts available for 1975 models. ​  
-    * **Updated**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/​XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-78B) +        * **Use With**: 1961-1971 XL/XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-71\\ Issued ​September1970. Full parts catalog and lists parts available in 1971 for 1954-1971 models. 
-      * 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+    * **Latest Edition**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/​XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-78B) 
-    * **Other**: Reference the "Parts Catalog"​ page in the Sportsterpedia for a listing of other parts catalogs that pertain to your year model.+      * 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.
   * **Factory Owners Manual**:   * **Factory Owners Manual**:
     * 1975 XL-1000/​XLCH-1000 Owners Manual (99466-75) ​     * 1975 XL-1000/​XLCH-1000 Owners Manual (99466-75) ​
  
 **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\
-Below are pics of used manual covers related to 1975 model Sportsters. \\+Below are pics of used manual covers ​(original and latest editions) ​related to 1975 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: \\
  
-|  1970-1978 FSM (99484-78) ​ |  ​1962-1975 Parts \\ Catalog ​Supplement ​(99451-75)  |  ​1954-1976 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-76A)  |  1954-1978 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-78B) ​ | +|  1970-1975 FSM (99484-75) ​ \\ loose leaf outside cover  ​|  1970-1978 FSM (99484-78) \\ (latest)  |  1975 Owners Manual (99466-75) | 
-|{{:​sportster_history:​l001-fsm-1978_edition_cover_for_1970-1978.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|{{:​sportster_history:​l002-pc-1975_edition_cover_99451-75_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:​l001-fsm-1975_edition_cover_99484-75_for_1970-1975_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-1975_edition_cover_99466-75.jpg?​direct&​200|}}| 
 + 
 +|  1961-1971 ​\\ Parts Catalog (99451-71)  |  ​1962-1975 Parts \\ Catalog ​Supplement ​(99451-75)  |  1954-1978 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-78B) ​ | 
 +|{{:​sportster_history:​l002-pc-1971_edition_cover_99451-71_for_1961-1971.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|{{:​sportster_history:​l002-pc-1975_edition_cover_99451-75_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 =====
 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. \\
 +
 +General dimension drawing for 1973-1978 XLH / XLCH frames: \\
 +{{:​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