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IH: Body Parts
FUEL TANKS
☚—————– ALSO CHECK OUT THE TANKS IN THE GAS TANK GALLERY ————-—-☛
Fuel Cap
- All 1983 XL/FXR models produced after VIN (1HD1CCH17DY113282) and FL/FX models produced after VIN (1HD1AKK16DY011657) use a new low pressure fuel tank cap. The vent relief pressure has been reduced on the screw type fuel caps by utilizing a softer spring. 1)
- The low pressure cap was suggested for use on any 1982 FXR/FXRS or any early build 1983 model, except FLT/FLHT, produced before the above VINs that experiences a lean condition (carburetor spit, poor performance or surging). which should eliminate the problem. No labor was be paid to the dealer for changing out the caps upon servicing.
- The new low pressure cap (61060-82A)for FXR/FXRS can be identified while viewing the inside as having 4 veins (or spokes) instead of 8 with the high pressure cap (61060-82).
- For all other models, the new low pressure cap (61102-83A) can be identified by pressing down on the relief vent with a pencil, pen etc. The low pressure cap has a weaker spring than the high pressure cap (61102-83) beneath the relief vent in the center and the difference in spring pressure can be felt.
Petcock (or Fuel Outlet)
| Petcock Changes Per Year 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 52-56 All K Models | 62125-50 | Fuel valve assembly, wingnut handle, vertical outlet, no reserve |
| 58 XLC 58-61 XLCH | 61601-54 | Strainer (only) with a 45° fuel outlet - no valve |
| 62-64 XLCH | 61601-62 | Strainer (only) with a vertical fuel outlet - no valve |
| 57-68 XL/XLH 65-68 XLCH | 62125-55 | Fuel valve assembly, wingnut handle, vertical fuel outlet, no reserve |
| 69-74 XL/XLH | 62125-55B | Fuel valve assembly, wingnut handle, vertical outlet, no reserve Retrofit to 57-74 XL/XLH, 65-74 XLCH 16) |
| 75 XLH/XLCH | 62160-75 17) | Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, vertical fuel outlet, no reserve |
| E76 XLH/XLCH | 62163-75 18) | Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, vertical fuel outlet using Bendix carb, no reserve, 19) Retrofit to 75 models 20) |
| L76-80 XLH/XLCH/XLS | 62164-76 | Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, horizontal fuel outlet using Keihin carb, no reserve 21) |
| 80 XLS | 62165-77 | Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, horizontal fuel outlet, no reserve |
| 81-85 XLS 84-85 XLH | 62167-81 | Fuel valve assembly, single pull handle, horizontal fuel outlet with reserve tube These two part numbers were available for parts order for 81-85 XLH or XLS |
| 81-83 XLH 83-85 XLX | 62169-81 | |
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| 58 XLC / 58-61 XLCH Fuel Tank Strainer (61601-54) 22) |
Inspection
You can inspect the screen / filter with a flashlight thru the filler hole in the top of the tank to determine if it needs cleaning or repair.
If the filter is OK, you can inspect / rebuild the petcock without uninstalling it from the fuel tank. 23)
FENDERS
Rear Fender Reinforcement Bracket
- Beginning with late production XL and XLCH models during March of 1974, a spot-welded reinforcement section has been added underneath the fender at the license plate bracket mounting holes. This was done to strengthen that area on the fender where the security system alarm is mounted to protect against cracking of the mounting holes in the fender. 24)
- A bolt on version was made available for Early 1974 Sportster models as a replacement on models that had already left the factory before this upgrade was done. It was recommended that the dealer install the bolt on version on all 1973 and 1974 models that were equipped with the security system.
- The bracket (59770-73A) had to be modified at the dealership to fit Sportster models where the bracket (59714-74) for FX and FXE models were a bolt and go. The Sportster bracket was made with tabs on the ends that had to be cut off with a hacksaw to allow for the tail light wiring. 25)
FRAMES
Sub Documents
- From 1957-1969, the VIN is not stamped on the frame. The numbers stamped on the engine are the only useable VIN numbers.
- From 1970 to present, the frame is stamped with VIN numbers and the engine numbers do not apply to VIN.
- Anti-theft numbers are also printed on some pre-70 frames. 26)
- More from the XLFORUM starting in post #216 on Frame ID
- Also refer to the technical section of the Harley K Model site http://www.harleykmodel.com/technical/index.html. Scroll down to frames and download the PDF. 27)
| Frame (complete) | Part # |
| 1952-1955 All K Models | 47014-52B (replaces 47014-52A) 28) 29)30) |
|---|---|
| 1956 KH | 47014-56 31) 32) 33) 34) |
| 1958 XLC | 47014-58 35) 36) |
| 1957- 1964 XL/XLH | 47014-56 37) 38) 39) 40) |
| 1965 XL/XLH | 47014-65 41) |
| 1966 XL/XLH | 47014-56A 42) |
| 1967 XL/XLH | 47014-67 43) |
| 1070-1971 XL/XLH | 47014-67B 44) |
| 1972 XL/XLH | 47014-70B 45) |
| 1958-1965 XLCH | 47014-58 46) 47) 48) |
| 1966-1967 XLCH | 47014-66 49) |
| 1968-1969 XLCH | 47014-66A 50) |
| 1970-1971 XLCH | 47014-70A 51) |
| 1972 XLCH | 47014-70B 52) |
| 1973-1976 XLH/XLCH | 47014-73 53) |
| 1977-1978 XLH/XLCH (with steering head cups) | 47012-78 54) |
| 1979 XL/XLCH/XLS | 47265-79 55) 56) |
| 1980-81 XL/XLS | 47265-80 57) |
| 1982 XL/XLS | 47265-81A 58) |
| 1983-E1984 XL/XLS/XLX | 47292-83 59) |
| L1984-1985 XL/XLS/XLX | 47150-84 60) |
1)
HD Service Bulletin #M-859 dated October 29, 1982
2)
1952-1957 HD Spare Parts Catalog for all Sportster and K Models pg 48
3)
1952-1959 HD Spare Parts Catalog for all Sportsters and K Models pg 60
4)
1953-1963 HD Parts Catalog for Sportsters and KH Models pg 67
5)
1964 HD Parts Catalog Supplement for Sportster and KH Models
6)
1957-1965 Sportster / KH Model Parts Catalog pg 68
7)
1957-1967 Sportster / KH Model Parts Catalog pg 71
9)
1979 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 65
10)
1979-1980 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 73
11)
1979-1981 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 87
12)
1979-1982 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 95
13)
1979-1983 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 93
14)
1979-1984 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 99
15)
1979-1985 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 103
17)
1975 HD Sportster Parts Catalog Supplement
18)
1976 HD Sportster Parts Catalog Supplement
22)
photo by scoobydo of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1023743&highlight=fuel+strainer+xlch
23)
IronMick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1583571
24)
HD Service Bulletin #661 dated April 15, 1974
25)
HD Instruction sheet for Part #59770-73A, 59770-74 orig 3-74
55)
1979 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 53
