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   * XLT: \\ Confirmed colors for XLT from TSB #M-719 are Vivid Black, Vivid Blue, Brilliant Red, Charcoal Silver and Vivid Brown. \\    * XLT: \\ Confirmed colors for XLT from TSB #M-719 are Vivid Black, Vivid Blue, Brilliant Red, Charcoal Silver and Vivid Brown. \\ 
   * Confederate Edition: ((Customer Service letter 787475 dated October 16,2007 https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-american-motorcycles/harley-davidson-confederate)) \\ Charcoal Silver. \\ Rebel flag decal R(61650-77) and L(61651-77) on each side of the gas tank. \\ Front fender decal (59100-77) resembling the insignia that was on the caps of the Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. \\ Additionally there were a reported 44 Harley Confederate FLH motorcycles and 228 Harley Confederate Super Glide motorcycles. ((http://www.caimag.com/wordpress/2009/01/04/hidden-harley-1977-harley-confederte-edition-motorcycle/))    * Confederate Edition: ((Customer Service letter 787475 dated October 16,2007 https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-american-motorcycles/harley-davidson-confederate)) \\ Charcoal Silver. \\ Rebel flag decal R(61650-77) and L(61651-77) on each side of the gas tank. \\ Front fender decal (59100-77) resembling the insignia that was on the caps of the Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. \\ Additionally there were a reported 44 Harley Confederate FLH motorcycles and 228 Harley Confederate Super Glide motorcycles. ((http://www.caimag.com/wordpress/2009/01/04/hidden-harley-1977-harley-confederte-edition-motorcycle/)) 
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 ====== Vehicle Identification ====== ====== Vehicle Identification ======
 ===== Frame VIN Numbers ===== ===== Frame VIN Numbers =====
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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. \\  
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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__. \\
  
 +**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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     * **Original**: 1970-1977 Sportster XL/XLH/XLCH-1000 Service Manual (99484-77)      * **Original**: 1970-1977 Sportster XL/XLH/XLCH-1000 Service Manual (99484-77) 
     * **Latest Edition**: 1970-1978 Sportster XL/XLH/XLCH/XLT-1000 Service Manual (99484-78)     * **Latest Edition**: 1970-1978 Sportster XL/XLH/XLCH/XLT-1000 Service Manual (99484-78)
-  * **Factory Parts Catalogs**: \\ **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#sportster_and_k_model_parts_catalogs_by_year_and_date_of_publication|Click Here]] **to reference the chart of "Sportster and K Model Parts Catalogs by Year and Date of Publication" in the Sportsterpedia** \\ (complete list of other parts catalogs and supplement catalogs that pertain to each year model)+  * **Factory Parts Catalogs**:
     * **Original**: 1954-1977 XLH/XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog Supplement (99451-77A)     * **Original**: 1954-1977 XLH/XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog Supplement (99451-77A)
       * Issued August,1976.       * Issued August,1976.
       * Updates the 1954-1976 full parts catalog (99451-76A).       * Updates the 1954-1976 full parts catalog (99451-76A).
       * Lists closest to original parts available for 1977 models.         * Lists closest to original parts available for 1977 models.  
-        * **Use With**: 1954-1976 XLH/XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-76A). \\ Issued May, 1976. Full catalog and lists parts available in 1976 for 1954-1978 models.+        * **Use With**: 1954-1976 XLH/XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-76A). \\ Issued May, 1976. Full catalog and lists parts available in 1976 for 1954-1976 models.
     * **Latest Edition**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-78B)     * **Latest Edition**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-78B)
       * Issued in 1989.       * Issued in 1989.
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 Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\
  
-|  1970-1978 FSM (99484-78) \\ (latest)  |  1977 Owners Manual (99466-77)  | +|  1970-1977 FSM (99484-77)  |  1970-1978 FSM (99484-78) \\ (latest)  |  1977 Owners Manual (99466-77)  | 
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 |  1954-1976 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-76A)  |  1954-1977 Parts \\ Catalog Supplement (99451-77A)  |  1954-1978 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-78B)  | |  1954-1976 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-76A)  |  1954-1977 Parts \\ Catalog Supplement (99451-77A)  |  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 =====
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 {{:sportster_history:1977_xlh1000_illust_left_side.jpg?direct&400|}} {{:sportster_history:1977_xlh1000_illust_right_side.jpg?direct&400|}} \\ {{:sportster_history:1977_xlh1000_illust_left_side.jpg?direct&400|}} {{:sportster_history:1977_xlh1000_illust_right_side.jpg?direct&400|}} \\
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 +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. \\
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 ==== Model Designations ==== ==== Model Designations ====
   * XL, XLH, XLCH   * XL, XLH, XLCH
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 ==== Dimensions ==== ==== Dimensions ====
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   * Wheel Base: 58-1/2" ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))   * Wheel Base: 58-1/2" ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))
   * Overall Length: 87-1/4" ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))   * Overall Length: 87-1/4" ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))
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   * Road Clearance:7" ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))   * Road Clearance:7" ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))
   * Saddle Height: 29" ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))   * Saddle Height: 29" ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))
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 ==== Drivetrain ==== ==== Drivetrain ====
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     * 3rd: 5.82 ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))     * 3rd: 5.82 ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))
     * 4th: 4.22 ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))     * 4th: 4.22 ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))
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   * Performance   * Performance
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   * Lean Angle, Right (deg.):   * Lean Angle, Right (deg.):
   * Lean Angle, Left (deg.):   * Lean Angle, Left (deg.):
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 ==== Ignition ==== ==== Ignition ====
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   * Spark Timing: Retard 10° (1/32") BTDC / Advance 40° (17/32") BTDC  ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))   * Spark Timing: Retard 10° (1/32") BTDC / Advance 40° (17/32") BTDC  ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))
  
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 What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xlt-sportster-1000-touring/1977-harley-davidson-xlt-sportster-1000-touring/trade-in/)) What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xlt-sportster-1000-touring/1977-harley-davidson-xlt-sportster-1000-touring/trade-in/))
  
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 What's the Current KBB Value?  ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xlcr-cafe-racer/1977-harley-davidson-xlcr-cafe-racer/trade-in/)) What's the Current KBB Value?  ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xlcr-cafe-racer/1977-harley-davidson-xlcr-cafe-racer/trade-in/))
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 ===== XLH 1000 ===== ===== XLH 1000 =====
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 ===== XLCH 1000 ===== ===== XLCH 1000 =====

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