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1978 Sportster
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- 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.1) - The serial number is the 3rd through the 7th digit. All serial numbers run consecutively regardless of model year. 2)
Model Code | Model Number | Serial Number | Manufacturer ID | Model Year |
XL or XLH | 3A | 10,000 and up (5digits) | H (for Harley Davidson) | 8 (1978) |
XLCH | 4A | 10,000 and up (5digits) | H (for Harley Davidson) | 8 (1978) |
XLA | 4D | 10,000 and up (5digits) | H (for 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) |
Specifications
Models
XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer
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1978 XLCR 1000 - Last year in production - click to enlarge. (Original California model with one state only mufflers.)4) |
XLH 1000
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XLH 1000 Anniversary
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