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sportster_history:99xx-01a [2020/04/03 16:13] hippysmack [History of Sportster VIN Changes] |
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| |**68**XLCH**6**729|Vin becomes 68...6| |Check numbers 68 vs 6|Both even numbers = passed the rule test| | |**68**XLCH**6**729|Vin becomes 68...6| |Check numbers 68 vs 6|Both even numbers = passed the rule test| | ||
| |**68**XLCH**67**295| |Vin becomes 68...67|Check numbers 68 vs 67|1 even and 1 odd number = failed the rule test| | |**68**XLCH**67**295| |Vin becomes 68...67|Check numbers 68 vs 67|1 even and 1 odd number = failed the rule test| | ||
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| - | === 1962-1969 Engine VIN Pics === | ||
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| - | |{{:techtalk:ih:general:1964_xlch_vin_3_by_eric123.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| - | | 1964 XLCH Engine VIN ((photo courtesy of eric123 of the XLFORUM)) | | ||
| === 1970-1978 === | === 1970-1978 === | ||
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| * **Early 1971 models with the 1970 cases** didn't have the star cast before and aft of the VIN but the frame did have them. ((Whitewalls of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1863261&highlight=vin)) | * **Early 1971 models with the 1970 cases** didn't have the star cast before and aft of the VIN but the frame did have them. ((Whitewalls of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1863261&highlight=vin)) | ||
| * **Not all 70 or e71 had** motor or frame stars, but all 71s did have the frame stamped though. Some 1970 frames were bare. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1863261&highlight=vin&page=3)) | * **Not all 70 or e71 had** motor or frame stars, but all 71s did have the frame stamped though. Some 1970 frames were bare. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1863261&highlight=vin&page=3)) | ||
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| - | === 1970-1978 Factory Vin Pics === | ||
| - | Click on a pic to enlarge: | ||
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| - | |{{:techtalk:ih:general:1971_vin_1_by_whitewalls.png?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:general:1971_vin_2_by_whitewalls.png?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:general:1976_engine_numbers_by_4th_of_july.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| - | | Early 1971 Factory Engine Identification Numbers ((Photos courtesy of Whitewalls of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1863261&highlight=vin)) || 1976 Factory Engine Identification Numbers ((Photo courtesy of 4th of July of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1612475&highlight=vin)) | | ||
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| - | | {{:techtalk:ih:general:1976_frame_vin_1_by_4th_of_july.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:general:1976_frame_vin_2_by_4th_of_july.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| - | | 1976 Factory Frame VIN ((Photos courtesy of 4th of July of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1612475&highlight=vin)) || | ||
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| === 1979-1980 === | === 1979-1980 === | ||
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| * The number itself is different, but it's location didn't change from the previous year models. | * The number itself is different, but it's location didn't change from the previous year models. | ||
| * **In 1984**, the right crankcase number (not to be confused as a VIN) moved to the lower face below the gear case (near and under #4 cam) on the outside of the engine. ((HD Service Bulletin #M-885 dated April 10, 1984)) | * **In 1984**, the right crankcase number (not to be confused as a VIN) moved to the lower face below the gear case (near and under #4 cam) on the outside of the engine. ((HD Service Bulletin #M-885 dated April 10, 1984)) | ||
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| + | ====== Engine # / VIN Pics ====== | ||
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| + | ===== 1962-1969 Engine Number Pics ===== | ||
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| + | Click on a pic to enlarge: | ||
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| + | |{{:techtalk:ih:general:1964_xlch_vin_3_by_eric123.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| + | | 1964 XLCH Engine VIN ((photo courtesy of eric123 of the XLFORUM)) | | ||
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| + | |{{:sportster_history:1968_xlch_vin_pic_1_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| {{:sportster_history:1968_xlch_vin_pic_2_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| {{:sportster_history:1968_xlch_vin_pic_3_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| + | | 1968 XLCH Engine VIN ((photos by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1862513&page=3)) ||| | ||
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| + | |{{:sportster_history:1968_xlch_vin_pic_4_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| {{:sportster_history:1968_xlch_vin_pic_5_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| {{:sportster_history:1968_xlch_vin_pic_6_by_dr_dick.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| + | | 1968 XLCH Engine VIN ((photos by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1862513&page=3)) ||| | ||
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| + | |{{:sportster_history:1969_xlch_vin_by_brianbbs67.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| + | | 1969 xlch vin ((photo by brianbbs67 of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1862513&page=5)) | | ||
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| + | ===== 1970-1978 Engine Number Pics ===== | ||
| + | Click on a pic to enlarge: | ||
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| + | |{{:techtalk:ih:general:1971_vin_1_by_whitewalls.png?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:general:1971_vin_2_by_whitewalls.png?direct&300|}}|{{:techtalk:ih:general:1976_engine_numbers_by_4th_of_july.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
| + | | Early 1971 Factory Engine Identification Numbers ((Photos courtesy of Whitewalls of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1863261&highlight=vin)) || 1976 Factory Engine Identification Numbers ((Photo courtesy of 4th of July of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1612475&highlight=vin)) | | ||
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| + | | 1976 Factory Frame VIN ((Photos courtesy of 4th of July of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1612475&highlight=vin)) || | ||
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