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| ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ====== | ====== Related Manuals and 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__. \\ | ||
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| 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**; \\ | **Parts Catalogs**; \\ | ||
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| Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | ||
| - | | 1979-1981 FSM (99484-81) | 1979-1985 FSM (99484-85) \\ (latest) | Owners Manual (99466-81) | | + | | 1979-1981 FSM (99484-81) | 1979-1985 FSM (99484-85) \\ (latest) | 1981 Owners Manual (99466-81) | |
| |{{:sportster_history:l001-fsm-1981_edition_cover_99484-81_for_1979-1981.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{sportster_history:l001-fsm-1985_edition_cover_99484-85_for_1979-1985.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l003-om-1981_edition_cover_99466-81.jpg?direct&200|}}| | |{{:sportster_history:l001-fsm-1981_edition_cover_99484-81_for_1979-1981.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{sportster_history:l001-fsm-1985_edition_cover_99484-85_for_1979-1985.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l003-om-1981_edition_cover_99466-81.jpg?direct&200|}}| | ||
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| See the Navigation menu on the upper left of this page. \\ | 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. \\ | 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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| ===== 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. \\ | ||
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| + | Engine assembly drawing in sections for 1981 XLH (16057-81) and XLS (16055-81) engines. Click on any pic to enlarge:((drawings courtesy of DDDDylan of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/171161-drawings-prints-etc/page2#post4476530)) \\ | ||
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| + | {{:sportster_history:1981_xlh_xls_illust_engine_pic1_by_ddddylan.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:sportster_history:1981_xlh_xls_illust_engine_pic2_by_ddddylan.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:sportster_history:1981_xlh_xls_illust_engine_pic3_by_ddddylan.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | ||
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| + | {{:sportster_history:1981_xlh_xls_illust_engine_pic4_by_ddddylan.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:sportster_history:1981_xlh_xls_illust_engine_pic5_by_ddddylan.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:sportster_history:1981_xlh_xls_illust_engine_pic6_by_ddddylan.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | ||
| ====== 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 ==== | ||
| * Model Designations: XLH-1000, XLS-1000 | * Model Designations: XLH-1000, XLS-1000 | ||
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| * Gap: .038"-.043" | * Gap: .038"-.043" | ||
| * [[techtalk:ih:carb01#keihin_butterfly_or_non-cv_carb_late_1976-1987|Fuel System]]: Keihin (non-cv) Butterfly carburetor. | * [[techtalk:ih:carb01#keihin_butterfly_or_non-cv_carb_late_1976-1987|Fuel System]]: Keihin (non-cv) Butterfly carburetor. | ||
| - | * [[techtalk:ih:engctl02|Electric Start]] only (Nippon Denso): This starter has a five sided solenoid ((ryder rick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1999774&highlight=VIN)). Not compatible with 67-80 Sportsters. | + | * [[techtalk:ih:engctl02|Electric Start]] only (Nippon Denso): This starter has a five sided solenoid ((ryder rick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/187189-engine-vin-decipher?t=1999774&highlight=VIN)). Not compatible with 67-80 Sportsters. |
| - | * No kicker available. ((ryder rick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1999774&highlight=VIN)) | + | * No kicker available. ((ryder rick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/187189-engine-vin-decipher?t=1999774&highlight=VIN)) |
| ==== Capacities ===== | ==== Capacities ===== | ||
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| ==== Brakes ==== | ==== Brakes ==== | ||
| - | + | * Low mounted rear master cylinder, ((ryder rick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/187189-engine-vin-decipher?t=1999774&highlight=VIN)) | |
| - | * Low mounted rear master cylinder, ((ryder rick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1999774&highlight=VIN)) | + | |
| ====== Models ====== | ====== Models ====== | ||
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| | 1981 XLH 1000 Mods include tank decal, sissy bar, and highway pegs.((Photo courtesy of 81Fe of the XLFORUM)) || | | 1981 XLH 1000 Mods include tank decal, sissy bar, and highway pegs.((Photo courtesy of 81Fe of the XLFORUM)) || | ||
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| ===== XLS 1000 Roadster ===== | ===== XLS 1000 Roadster ===== | ||
