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hippysmack [Top Center Mount Bracket]
techtalk:evo:engmech09e [2021/08/03 21:20]
hippysmack [Top Center Mount Bracket]
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 ====== Pics and Information on 1986-2003 Motor Mounts ====== ====== Pics and Information on 1986-2003 Motor Mounts ======
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-====== Top Center Mount Bracket ======+====== Top Center Mount Bracket ​per Year Model======
  
   * 1986-1991 Sportster Top Center Mounts:   * 1986-1991 Sportster Top Center Mounts:
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     * Both have a slotted hole through both the "​ears"​ that mount to each head for adjustment.     * Both have a slotted hole through both the "​ears"​ that mount to each head for adjustment.
     * There is minimal welding on the back of the side plates that attach to the base of the mount.     * There is minimal welding on the back of the side plates that attach to the base of the mount.
-    * Can be used on 92-94 models by drilling the 1/4" hole for the key switch or relocating the switch. 
   * 1992-1993 Sportster Top Center Mount:   * 1992-1993 Sportster Top Center Mount:
     * Made for right side petcock.     * Made for right side petcock.
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     * Has the slotted hole through both the "​ears"​ that mount to each head for adjustment.     * Has the slotted hole through both the "​ears"​ that mount to each head for adjustment.
     * Has the same minimal welding on the back of the side plates (as in previous) that attach to the base of the mount.     * Has the same minimal welding on the back of the side plates (as in previous) that attach to the base of the mount.
-    * Can be used on 86-94 models without alterations. 
   * 1994 Sportster Top Center Mount:   * 1994 Sportster Top Center Mount:
     * Made for right side petcock.     * Made for right side petcock.
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     * Has the slotted hole through both the "​ears"​ that mount to each head for adjustment.     * Has the slotted hole through both the "​ears"​ that mount to each head for adjustment.
     * Has the same minimal welding on the back of the side plates (as in previous) that attach to the base of the mount.     * Has the same minimal welding on the back of the side plates (as in previous) that attach to the base of the mount.
-    * Can be used on 86-94 models without alterations. 
   * 1995-1996 Sportster Top Center Mount:   * 1995-1996 Sportster Top Center Mount:
     * Made for left side petcock. \\ 95-up gas tanks have the fuel petcock on the left side as opposed to the right on previous models. \\ The middle of the center mount'​s base was hogged out to accommodate the left side petcock and fuel hoses.     * Made for left side petcock. \\ 95-up gas tanks have the fuel petcock on the left side as opposed to the right on previous models. \\ The middle of the center mount'​s base was hogged out to accommodate the left side petcock and fuel hoses.
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     * Has a T-stud welded to the upper right side for a plastic wire clamp.     * Has a T-stud welded to the upper right side for a plastic wire clamp.
     * It has a full weld on the inside of the side plates that attach to the base of the mount.     * It has a full weld on the inside of the side plates that attach to the base of the mount.
-    * Can be used on 97 models without alterations. 
-    * Can be used on 98-03 models by installing the enrichment cable support bracket (69035-95). \\ (relocate the horn and the enrichment cable can be installed in that slotted hole without the extra support bracket) ​ 
-    * Can be used on 86-94 models if the ignition switch is relocated. 
   * 1997 Sportster Top Center Mount:   * 1997 Sportster Top Center Mount:
     * Made for left side petcock.     * Made for left side petcock.
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     * Has a T-stud welded to the upper right side for a plastic wire clamp.     * Has a T-stud welded to the upper right side for a plastic wire clamp.
     * It has a full weld on the inside of the side plates that attach to the base of the mount.     * It has a full weld on the inside of the side plates that attach to the base of the mount.
-    * Can be used on 86-94 models if the ignition switch is relocated. 
-    * Can be used on 95-97 models without alterations. 
-    * Can be used on 98-03 models by installing the enrichment cable support bracket (69035-95). \\ (relocate the horn and the enrichment cable can be installed in that slotted hole without the extra support bracket) 
   * 1998-2003 Sportster Top Center Mount:   * 1998-2003 Sportster Top Center Mount:
     * Made for left side petcock.     * Made for left side petcock.
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     * The front bolt hole for attaching to the heads is slotted and the rear hole is round.     * The front bolt hole for attaching to the heads is slotted and the rear hole is round.
     * Has a T-stud welded to the upper right side for a plastic wire clamp.     * Has a T-stud welded to the upper right side for a plastic wire clamp.
-    * Can be used on used on 86-94 models if the ignition switch is relocated. 
-    * Can be used on 95-97 models by deleting the enrichment cable support bracket (69035-95). 
  
 |  1986-1991 883 Sportster Top Center Motor Mount ((photos courtesy of c3cycle.com https://​www.c3cycle.com/​)) ​ ||| |  1986-1991 883 Sportster Top Center Motor Mount ((photos courtesy of c3cycle.com https://​www.c3cycle.com/​)) ​ |||
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 +===== Top Center Mounts - What Fits What =====
 +  * 1986-1991 Sportster Top Center Mounts:
 +    * Can be used on 92-94 models by drilling the 1/4" hole for the key switch or relocating the switch.
 +  * 1992-1993 Sportster Top Center Mount:
 +    * Can be used on 86-94 models without alterations.
 +  * 1994 Sportster Top Center Mount:
 +    * Can be used on 86-94 models without alterations.
 +  * 1995-1996 Sportster Top Center Mount:
 +    * Can be used on 97 models without alterations.
 +    * Can be used on 98-03 models by installing the enrichment cable support bracket (69035-95). \\ (relocate the horn and the enrichment cable can be installed in that slotted hole without the extra support bracket) ​
 +    * Can be used on 86-94 models if the ignition switch is relocated.
 +  * 1997 Sportster Top Center Mount:
 +    * Can be used on 86-94 models if the ignition switch is relocated.
 +    * Can be used on 95-97 models without alterations.
 +    * Can be used on 98-03 models by installing the enrichment cable support bracket (69035-95). \\ (relocate the horn and the enrichment cable can be installed in that slotted hole without the extra support bracket)
 +  * 1998-2003 Sportster Top Center Mount:
 +    * Can be used on used on 86-94 models if the ignition switch is relocated.
 +    * Can be used on 95-97 models by deleting the enrichment cable support bracket (69035-95).