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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 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**: 1979-1983 XL Models 1000cc 4-Speed Service Manual (99484-83) |
+ | * **Latest Edition**: 1979-1985 XL/XR Models 1000cc 4-Speed Service Manual (99484-85) | ||
* **Factory Parts Catalogs**: | * **Factory Parts Catalogs**: | ||
- | * **Original**: 1979-1983 XL Models Parts Catalog (99451-83) \\ Written in 1982 and should have the closest list of original parts for 1983 models. | + | * **Original**: 1979-1983 XL Models Parts Catalog (99451-83) |
- | * **Updated**: 1979-1985 XL Models Parts Catalog (99451-85A) \\ Written in 1990 and lists parts available in 1990 for 1983 models. | + | * Written in 1982 and should have the closest list of original parts for 1983 models. |
- | * **Other**: Reference the "Parts Catalog" page in the Sportsterpedia for a listing of other catalogs that pertain to your year 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**: | * **Factory Owners Manual**: | ||
* 1983 XL Models 1000cc 4-Speed Owners Manual (99466-83) | * 1983 XL Models 1000cc 4-Speed Owners Manual (99466-83) | ||
**Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | ||
- | Below are pics of used manual covers related to 1983 model Sportsters. \\ | + | Below are pics of used manual covers (original and latest editions) related to 1983 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: \\ | ||
- | | 1979-1985 FSM (99484-85) | 1979-1983 Parts Catalog (99451-83) | 1979-1985 Parts Catalog (99451-85A) | | + | | 1979-1983 FSM (99484-83) \\ (original) | 1979-1985 FSM (99484-85) \\ (latest) | |
- | |{{sportster_history:l001-fsm-1985_edition_cover_99484-85_for_1979-1985.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l002-pc-1983_edition_cover_99451-83_for_1979-1983.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l002-pc-1985_edition_cover_99451-85a_for_1979-1985.jpg?direct&200|}}| | + | |{{:sportster_history:l001-fsm-1983_edition_cover_99484-83_for_1979-1983.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{sportster_history:l001-fsm-1985_edition_cover_99484-85_for_1979-1985.jpg?direct&200|}}| |
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+ | | 1979-1983 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-83) | 1979-1985 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-85A) | | ||
+ | |{{:sportster_history:l002-pc-1983_edition_cover_99451-83_for_1979-1983.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l002-pc-1985_edition_cover_99451-85a_for_1979-1985.jpg?direct&200|}}| | ||
===== 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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[[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, XLX-1000 (XLX-61) | * Model Designations: XLH-1000, XLS-1000, XLX-1000 (XLX-61) | ||
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* VOES (vacuum-operated electric switch) added for timing advance | * VOES (vacuum-operated electric switch) added for timing advance | ||
* [[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 ===== |