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techtalk:ih:body01g [2021/10/19 06:17] hippysmack [l973 XL, XLCH Frame Reinforcement / Tail Lamp Mod] |
techtalk:ih:body01g [2023/12/28 01:14] (current) hippysmack |
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| - | 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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| 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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| |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:]] )) \\ | ||
| - | ====== 1973-L1984 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. ((HD Service Bulletin #661 dated April 15, 1974)) | ||
| - | * 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. ((HD Instruction sheet for Part #59770-73A, 59770-74 orig 3-74)) | ||
| - | Pics of the bracket (uncut): \\ | ||
| - | {{:techtalk:ih:body:1973-e1974_xl-xlch-fx-fxe_rear_fender_reinforcement_bracket_pic1_by_harleyguys.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, harleyguys [[https://www.ebay.com/str/used2bviperizer2?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) {{:techtalk:ih:body:1973-e1974_xl-xlch-fx-fxe_rear_fender_reinforcement_bracket_pic2_by_harleyguys.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, harleyguys [[https://www.ebay.com/str/used2bviperizer2?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] )) \\ | ||
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