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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 altercations. 
   * 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 altercations. 
   * 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 with altercations. 
-    * 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.
-    * The 97 center mount looks identical to the 95-96 mount but the big hole thru the center of the base was cut larger ​on the left side.+    * The 97 center mount looks identical to the 95-96 mount but the big hole thru the center of the base was cut different ​on the left side. \\ The "​wings"​ or side ends at the base plate are also longer giving more strength to the assembly.
     * Does not support a key switch.     * Does not support a key switch.
     * The left center edge was bent down differently still having a vertical slot in the center (slot faces up, hole faces out). \\ A bolt or threaded rubber bumper bolts thru the slot to mount the horn.     * The left center edge was bent down differently still having a vertical slot in the center (slot faces up, hole faces out). \\ A bolt or threaded rubber bumper bolts thru the slot to mount the horn.
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-|  1992-1993 Sportster Top Center Motor Mount Bracket (16278-86A) ((photos courtesy of Vintage Parts Suppliers, [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​vintagepartssuppliers?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] ))  |||+|  1992-1993 Sportster Top Center Motor Mount Bracket (16278-86A) ((photos courtesy of Ebay seller, ​Vintage Parts Suppliers, [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​vintagepartssuppliers?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] ))  |||
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 |  1994 Sportster Top Center Motor Mount Bracket (16278-86B) ((photos courtesy of IXL2Relax of the XLFORUM)) ​ ||| |  1994 Sportster Top Center Motor Mount Bracket (16278-86B) ((photos courtesy of IXL2Relax of the XLFORUM)) ​ |||
-|{{:​techtalk:​evo:​engmech:​motor_mount-top_center_1994_16278-86b_pic1_by_vintagepartssuppliers.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​evo:​engmech:​motor_mount-top_center_1994_16278-86b_pic2_by_vintagepartssuppliers.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​evo:​engmech:​motor_mount-top_center_1994_16278-86b_pic3_by_vintagepartssuppliers.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|+|{{:​techtalk:​evo:​engmech:​motor_mount-top_center_1994_16278-86b_pic1_by_ixl2relax.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​evo:​engmech:​motor_mount-top_center_1994_16278-86b_pic2_by_ixl2relax.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​evo:​engmech:​motor_mount-top_center_1994_16278-86b_pic3_by_ixl2relax.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
  
 |  1995-1996 Sportster Top Center Motor Mount (16278-95) ((Photos courtesy of c3cycle.com https://​www.c3cycle.com/​)) ​ ||| |  1995-1996 Sportster Top Center Motor Mount (16278-95) ((Photos courtesy of c3cycle.com https://​www.c3cycle.com/​)) ​ |||
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-|  1998-2003 Sportster Top Center Motor Mount Bracket (16278-95B) ((photos courtesy of Vintage Parts Suppliers, [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​vintagepartssuppliers?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] ))  ||+|  1997 Sportster Top Center Motor Mount (16278-95A) ((Photos courtesy of Ebay seller, cmachineworks [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​cmachineworks?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] ))  ||| 
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 +|  1998-2003 Sportster Top Center Motor Mount Bracket (16278-95B) ((photos courtesy of Ebay seller, ​Vintage Parts Suppliers, [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​vintagepartssuppliers?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] ))  ​|||
 |{{:​techtalk:​evo:​engmech:​motor_mount-top_center_1998-2003_16278-95b_pic1_by_vintagepartssuppliers.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​evo:​engmech:​motor_mount-top_center_1998-2003_16278-95b_pic3_by_vintagepartssuppliers.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| {{:​techtalk:​evo:​engmech:​motor_mount-top_center_1998-2003_16278-95b_pic2_by_vintagepartssuppliers.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| |{{:​techtalk:​evo:​engmech:​motor_mount-top_center_1998-2003_16278-95b_pic1_by_vintagepartssuppliers.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​evo:​engmech:​motor_mount-top_center_1998-2003_16278-95b_pic3_by_vintagepartssuppliers.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| {{:​techtalk:​evo:​engmech:​motor_mount-top_center_1998-2003_16278-95b_pic2_by_vintagepartssuppliers.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
  
 +===== Top Center Mounts - What Fits What =====
 +1986-2003 top center mounts will all interchange (if only speaking of mounting to the heads and frame). \\
 +However, considerations will have to be made for the ignition switch, fuel tank petcock and possible horn locations depending on the year model of your motorcycle. \\
 +More specific information is listed below. \\  ​
 +  * 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).
  
 +Below is a 1994 883>1200 Sportster with a 1997 3.3 gal Custom fuel tank, switch relocated and a 98-03 tiop center motor mount. \\
 +The fuel tank swap put the petcock on the left side the 98 style center mount was needed to have the open area downward so the petcock can feed past the bracket. \\
 +{{:​techtalk:​evo:​engmech:​motor_mount-1998-2003_top_center_bracket_on_1994_sportster_by_ixl2relax.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by IXL2Relax of the XLFORUM)) \\
  
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