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sportster_history:1978_sportster [2021/09/06 03:53] hippysmack [Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)] |
sportster_history:1978_sportster [2021/09/06 20:43] hippysmack [Frame VIN Numbers] |
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| ====== 1978 Sportster ====== | ====== 1978 Sportster ====== | ||
| - | ====== Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ====== | + | ====== Vehicle Identification ====== |
| + | ===== 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. \\ | [[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**| | + | ^{{techtalk:miscres:instruction_sheet_header_4.png?nolink&797|}}|||| |
| - | |XL or XLH|3A|10,000 and up (5digits)|H (for Harley Davidson)|8 (1978)| | + | ^ **VIN for 1978 Sportsters** |||| |
| - | |XLCH|4A|10,000 and up (5digits)|H (for Harley Davidson)|8 (1978)| | + | |**Sportster \\ Model Code** \\ (first 2 digits)|**Serial Number** \\ (next 5 digits)|**Manufacturer** \\ (second to last digit)|**Model Year** \\ (last digit)| |
| - | |XLA|4D|10,000 and up (5digits)|H (for Harley Davidson)|8 (1978)| | + | |1C = XR-750 \\ 2G = XLT \\ 3A = XLH \\ 4A = XLCH \\ 4E = XLS \\ 7F = XLCR|10,000 and up|H = Harley Davidson|8 - 1978| |
| - | |XLT|2G|10,000 and up (5digits)|H (for Harley Davidson)|8 (1978)| | + | | |||| |
| - | |XLS|4E|10,000 and up (5digits)|H (for Harley Davidson)|8 (1978)| | + | |:::|:::|:::|:::| |
| - | |XLCR|7F|10,000 and up (five digits|H (forHarley Davidson)|8 (1978)| | + | |**Example**: (3A13675H8) indicates a 1978 XLH and is stamped on the right side engine case and on the frame \\ with the addition of a label on the steering head showing the VIN and date of manufacture. ((Shop Dope Service Bulletin #596 dated September 16, 1969))|||| |
| + | |Example VIN Reads: 3A13675H8|||| | ||
| + | | 3A | 13675 | H | 8 | | ||
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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 ====== | ||
