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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 1980-1985 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**: \\ | ||
| * **Factory Service Manual (FSM)**: | * **Factory Service Manual (FSM)**: | ||
| - | * 1979-1985 XL/XR Models 1000cc 4-Speed Service Manual (99484-85) | + | * **Original**: 1979 XLH/XLCH-1000 Service Manual (99484-79) |
| + | * **Latest Edition**: 1979-1985 XL/XR Models 1000cc 4-Speed Service Manual (99484-85) | ||
| * **Factory Parts Catalogs**: | * **Factory Parts Catalogs**: | ||
| - | * **Original**: 1979 Sportster XLH/XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-79) \\ Written in April, 1978 and should have the closest list of original parts for 1979 XLH and XLCH models. | + | * **Original**: 1979 Sportster XLH/XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-79) |
| - | * **Updated**: 1979 Sportster XLH/XLCH/XLS-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-79A) \\ Written in November, 1978 to include the XLS model. | + | * Written in April, 1978 and should have the closest list of original parts for 1979 XLH and XLCH models. |
| - | * **Updated**: 1979-1985 XL Models Parts Catalog (99451-85A) \\ Written in 1990 and lists parts available in 1990 for 1979 models. | + | * **Updated Edition**: 1979 Sportster XLH/XLCH/XLS-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-79A) |
| - | * **Other**: Reference the "Parts Catalog" page in the Sportsterpedia for a listing of other catalogs that pertain to your year model. | + | * Written in November, 1978 to include the XLS model. |
| + | * **Latest Edition**: 1979-1985 XL Models Parts Catalog (99451-85A) | ||
| + | * Written in 1990 and lists parts available in 1990 for 1979-1985 models. | ||
| * **Factory Owners Manual**: \\ Note: The oil tank capacity is wrong in both these manuals. Neither has been full vetted. | * **Factory Owners Manual**: \\ Note: The oil tank capacity is wrong in both these manuals. Neither has been full vetted. | ||
| * **Original** (January, 1978): 1979 XL-1000/XLCH-1000 Owners Manual (99466-79) \\ Does not include XLS models. Bike pics not correct. They are of the XLCR instead. | * **Original** (January, 1978): 1979 XL-1000/XLCH-1000 Owners Manual (99466-79) \\ Does not include XLS models. Bike pics not correct. They are of the XLCR instead. | ||
| - | * **Updated** (December, 1978): 1979 XL-1000/XLCH/XLS-1000 Owners Manual (99466-79A) \\ Revised to include XLS models. Bike pics corrected. \\ [[https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson.com/sip/content/document/view?id=6429#94e980e3-a44c-4df7-a6f2-9ba809916764!!2!1|Click Here]] to view or print this manual from the H-D Service Information Portal. | + | * **Updated Edition** (December, 1978): 1979 XL-1000/XLCH/XLS-1000 Owners Manual (99466-79A) \\ Revised to include XLS models. Bike pics corrected. \\ [[https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson.com/sip/content/document/view?id=6429#94e980e3-a44c-4df7-a6f2-9ba809916764!!2!1|Click Here]] to view or print this manual from the H-D Service Information Portal. |
| **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | ||
| - | Below are pics of used manual covers related to 1985 model Sportsters. \\ | + | Below are pics of used manual covers (original and latest editions) related to 1979 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: \\ | ||
| - | | 1979 Owners Manual (99466-79) | | + | | 1979 FSM (99484-79) | 1979-1985 FSM (99484-85) | 1979 Owners Manual (99466-79) | 1979 Owners Manual (99466-79A) | |
| - | |{{:sportster_history:l003-om-1979_edition_cover_99466-79.jpg?direct&200|}}| | + | |{{:sportster_history:l001-fsm-1979_edition_cover_99484-79.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{sportster_history:l001-fsm-1985_edition_cover_99484-85_for_1979-1985.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l003-om-1979_edition_cover_99466-79.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l003-om-1979_edition_cover_99466-79a.jpg?direct&200|}}| |
| - | | 1979-1985 FSM (99484-85) | 1979 Parts Catalog (99451-79) | 1979 Parts Catalog (99451-79A) | 1979-1985 Parts Catalog (99451-85A) | | + | | 1979 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-79) | 1979 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-79A) | 1979-1985 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-85A) | |
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| ===== 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 ===== | ||
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| * **Caution**: Maximum cold inflated pressure, Front (32psi), Rear (40 psi). | * **Caution**: Maximum cold inflated pressure, Front (32psi), Rear (40 psi). | ||
| - | ===== Models ===== | + | ====== Models ====== |
| ==== XLH 1000 ==== | ==== XLH 1000 ==== | ||
