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techtalk:ih:body01g [2021/04/28 18:06]
hippysmack [1973-1976 XLH, XLCH Sportster Frame Pics]
techtalk:ih:body01g [2023/12/28 01:14] (current)
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 Click on any pic to enlarge: \\ Click on any pic to enlarge: \\
  
-1973 models used 3 different frames; ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1826493)) \\+1973 models used 3 different frames; ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​170265-frame-change?​t=1826493)) \\
   * Early - used the cast (same as 70-72).   * Early - used the cast (same as 70-72).
   * Mid - used the 1st bent rectangular bar frame and retained the earlier brazed construction.   * Mid - used the 1st bent rectangular bar frame and retained the earlier brazed construction.
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 See "l973 XL, XLCH Frame Reinforcement / Tail Lamp Mod" below for more information. \\ See "l973 XL, XLCH Frame Reinforcement / Tail Lamp Mod" below for more information. \\
  
-A bend in the frame backbone on the right above the motor mount bolt is on most L1973-1976 Sportster frames and does appear to be factory induced. \\+A bend in the frame backbone on the right above the motor mount bolt may be found on L1973-1976 Sportster frames and does appear to be factory induced. \\
 It has been believed to be for easier access to the motor mount bolt but the threaded area around the right side petcock on the gas tank hangs down close to the bend in the frame. \\ It has been believed to be for easier access to the motor mount bolt but the threaded area around the right side petcock on the gas tank hangs down close to the bend in the frame. \\
  
-{{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​dent_in_frame_at_motor_mount_on_75_xlh_by_jtrapass_again.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo by Jtrapass of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?t=584357)) \\ +{{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​dent_in_frame_at_motor_mount_on_75_xlh_by_jtrapass_again.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo by Jtrapass of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​80046-frame-repair?t=584357)) \\ 
  
 The one frame fits both XLH and XLCH applications. \\ The one frame fits both XLH and XLCH applications. \\
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 L73-76 frame was suggested as replacement back to 1967 XLH and 1970 XLCH. [[techtalk:​ih:​body01|Click Here]] to see the main Ironhead frame page for details on replacement frames). \\  ​ L73-76 frame was suggested as replacement back to 1967 XLH and 1970 XLCH. [[techtalk:​ih:​body01|Click Here]] to see the main Ironhead frame page for details on replacement frames). \\  ​
  
-{{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1973-1978_sportster_frame_pic1_by_acme_motorcycle_parts.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, Acme Motorcycle Parts. [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​acmemotorcycleparts?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]]: )) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1973-1978_sportster_frame_pic2_by_acme_motorcycle_parts.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, Acme Motorcycle Parts. [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​acmemotorcycleparts?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]]: )) \\ +{{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1975_xlh-xlch_frame_pic1_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010,​ [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1975_xlh-xlch_frame_pic2_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010,​ [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) \\
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-{{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1973_sportster_frame_pic1_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010,​ [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1973_sportster_frame_pic2_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010,​ [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) \\+
  
 {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1973_sportster_frame_pic3_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010,​ [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1973_sportster_frame_pic4_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010,​ [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) \\ {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1973_sportster_frame_pic3_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010,​ [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1973_sportster_frame_pic4_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010,​ [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) \\
  
-{{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1975_sportster_frame_pic6_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, ​animalhouse2010, ​[[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1975_sportster_frame_pic9_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, ​animalhouse2010, ​[[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) \\+{{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1973-1978_sportster_frame_pic1_by_acme_motorcycle_parts.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, ​Acme Motorcycle Parts. ​[[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​acmemotorcycleparts?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]])) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1973-1978_sportster_frame_pic2_by_acme_motorcycle_parts.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, ​Acme Motorcycle Parts. ​[[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​acmemotorcycleparts?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]]: )) \\ 
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 +{{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1976_sportster_frame_pic4_by_motorcycle_dreams.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, Motorcycle Dreams. [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​motorcycledreams|Link to Ebay Store:]] )) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1976_sportster_frame_pic7_by_motorcycle_dreams.jpg?​direct&​400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, Motorcycle Dreams. [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​motorcycledreams|Link to Ebay Store:]] )) \\
  
 ====== l973 XL, XLCH Frame Reinforcement / Tail Lamp Mod ====== ====== l973 XL, XLCH Frame Reinforcement / Tail Lamp Mod ======
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 |10013|Oil hose clamp (2)|If required|72039-71|Pin Terminal (3)|For tail and stop lamp wires| |10013|Oil hose clamp (2)|If required|72039-71|Pin Terminal (3)|For tail and stop lamp wires|
 |10014|Oil hose clamp (1)|If required| ​ ||| |10014|Oil hose clamp (1)|If required| ​ |||
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 {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1973_sportster_fender_and_brace_kit_47420-74_pic1_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010,​ [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1973_sportster_fender_and_brace_kit_47420-74_pic2_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010,​ [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1973_sportster_fender_and_brace_kit_47420-74_pic3_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010,​ [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) \\ {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1973_sportster_fender_and_brace_kit_47420-74_pic1_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010,​ [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1973_sportster_fender_and_brace_kit_47420-74_pic2_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010,​ [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​body:​1973_sportster_fender_and_brace_kit_47420-74_pic3_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, animalhouse2010,​ [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​animalhouse2010?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay store:]] )) \\
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