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   * [[techtalk:​ih:​engmech09c|Ironhead Motor Mount Torque Specs]]   * [[techtalk:​ih:​engmech09c|Ironhead Motor Mount Torque Specs]]
   * [[techtalk:​ih:​engmech09p|Discrepancies with Motor Mount Illustrations in the HD Manuals (57-76)]]   * [[techtalk:​ih:​engmech09p|Discrepancies with Motor Mount Illustrations in the HD Manuals (57-76)]]
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 ===== Bolt Grades ===== ===== Bolt Grades =====
 There are conflicting views on what grade bolts to use. \\ There are conflicting views on what grade bolts to use. \\
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 And that upon a collision, a grade 8 bolt would break or shear whereas a grade 5 bolt would bend or deform (but still remain "​intact"​). \\ And that upon a collision, a grade 8 bolt would break or shear whereas a grade 5 bolt would bend or deform (but still remain "​intact"​). \\
 (That reasoning is debatable however. Both have been used successfully) \\ (That reasoning is debatable however. Both have been used successfully) \\
-Others say a grade 8 bolt is always harder, and stronger in tensile and shear than a grade 5. ((DDDDylan of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=829078&​page=2)) \\+Others say a grade 8 bolt is always harder, and stronger in tensile and shear than a grade 5. ((DDDDylan of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​97896-motor-mount-bolts-need-specs/​page2?​t=829078&​page=2)) \\
 (30,000 psi higher in tensile strength and 40,​000-50,​000 psi higher in shear strength). \\ (30,000 psi higher in tensile strength and 40,​000-50,​000 psi higher in shear strength). \\
 If loaded to failure, grade 5 will have more % elongation than a grade 8 before it finally breaks, but will still break at a lower stress than a grade 8. \\ If loaded to failure, grade 5 will have more % elongation than a grade 8 before it finally breaks, but will still break at a lower stress than a grade 8. \\
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 Lower grades are used to save cost over higher grades when cost is a factor. Lower grades offer no mechanical advantage. \\ Lower grades are used to save cost over higher grades when cost is a factor. Lower grades offer no mechanical advantage. \\
 The MoCo's first use of grade 8 motor mount bolts was in 1986. \\ The MoCo's first use of grade 8 motor mount bolts was in 1986. \\
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 ===== Parts Lists ===== ===== Parts Lists =====
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-|  Rear Motor Mounts ​ |||| +|  Rear Motor Mounts  ​||||| 
-|Part#|Year model|Hole for kicker|Notes| +|Part#|Year model|Hole for kicker|Rear Mount \\ Bushing|Notes| 
-|16201-52|52-60 K Models/​XL/​XLH/​XLCH| ​ ✔  |4 hole| +|16201-52|52-60 K Models/​XL/​XLH/​XLCH| ​ ✔  ​| ​ ✘  |4 hole mount.
-|16201-58|61-E62 XLH/XLCH \\ 67-69 XLCH|  ✔  |4 hole| +|16201-58|61-E62 XLH/​XLCH| ​ ✔  ​| ​ ✘  |4 hole mount. \\ Replaced by 16201-52 (-65)
-|16201-58A|L62-66 XLH/XLCH \\ 67-69 XLCH|  ✔  |4 hole| +|16201-58A|L62-66 XLH/XLCH \\ 67-69 XLCH|  ✔  ​|16202-62|4 hole mount.
-|16203-67|67-81 XL/XLH/XLS \\ 70-81 XLCH|  ✔  |2 hole| +|16203-67|67-81 XL/XLH/XLS \\ 70-81 XLCH|  ✔  ​|16202-62|2 hole mount.
-|16203-82|82-83 All|  ✘  |2 hole. Replaced by 16203-82A. Appearance- cast| +|16203-82|82-83 All|  ✘  ​|16240-82|2 hole mount. Replaced by 16203-82A. ​\\ Appearance- cast| 
-|16203-82A|84-90 All|  ✘  |2 hole. Replacement for 16203-82. Appearance- billet|+|16203-82A|84-90 All|  ✘  ​|16240-82|2 hole mount. Replacement for 16203-82. ​\\ Appearance- billet|
  
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   * [[techtalk:​ih:​engmech09e|Rear Motor Mount Bolt Sizes and Lengths from Parts Catalogs]]   * [[techtalk:​ih:​engmech09e|Rear Motor Mount Bolt Sizes and Lengths from Parts Catalogs]]
   * [[techtalk:​ih:​engmech09f|Broken / Cracked Rear Mounts]]   * [[techtalk:​ih:​engmech09f|Broken / Cracked Rear Mounts]]
-  * [[techtalk:​ih:​engmech09g|Removing the Rear Motor Mount and Studs]]+  * [[techtalk:​ih:​engmech09g|Removing the Rear Motor Mount and Studs from the Engine]]
   * [[techtalk:​ih:​engmech09h|Rear Mount Assembly]]   * [[techtalk:​ih:​engmech09h|Rear Mount Assembly]]
   * [[techtalk:​ref:​engmech09|Aftermarket Rear Mount Option (Pingel)]]   * [[techtalk:​ref:​engmech09|Aftermarket Rear Mount Option (Pingel)]]
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 ===== Using studs vs bolts on rear mounts ===== ===== Using studs vs bolts on rear mounts =====
 The stud (or bolt) is threaded into an aluminum casting (the case) which is not noted for having great strength. ((piniongear at HD Forums https://​www.hdforums.com/​forum/​ironhead/​633728-ironhead-rear-motor-mount-stud.html)) \\ The stud (or bolt) is threaded into an aluminum casting (the case) which is not noted for having great strength. ((piniongear at HD Forums https://​www.hdforums.com/​forum/​ironhead/​633728-ironhead-rear-motor-mount-stud.html)) \\
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 ===== 1952-1981 rear mounts ===== ===== 1952-1981 rear mounts =====
-The old rear mounts and the crankcase have 4 holes. ((piniongear of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1297584&​page=19)) \\+The old rear mounts and the crankcase have 4 holes. ((piniongear of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​127032-getting-this-78-back-to-the-way-it-should-be/​page19?​t=1297584&​page=19)) \\
 When Harley changed to 2 hole mounts, all they did was knock the front 2 holes off the old mount and later eliminated the 2 front holes in the case. \\ When Harley changed to 2 hole mounts, all they did was knock the front 2 holes off the old mount and later eliminated the 2 front holes in the case. \\
 But the hole spacing stayed the same. \\ But the hole spacing stayed the same. \\
 So if you want to use a 4 hole mount on a 2 hole case; \\ So if you want to use a 4 hole mount on a 2 hole case; \\
 All you have to do, if you should be so lucky to find a steel mount, is saw off the front 2 hole area of the mount. \\ All you have to do, if you should be so lucky to find a steel mount, is saw off the front 2 hole area of the mount. \\
-If you want to use a 2 hole mount on a 4 hole case, you'll have to stick some short bolts in to plug the 2 unused case holes but it should fit just fine. ((8ball of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=2031256)) \\+If you want to use a 2 hole mount on a 4 hole case, you'll have to stick some short bolts in to plug the 2 unused case holes but it should fit just fine. ((8ball of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​190594-2-bolt-vs-4-bolt-rear-motor-mount?​t=2031256)) \\
  
-Here are the 4 kick only (4 bolt) rear motor mounts. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​p=3204448#post3204448)) \\+Here are the 4 kick only (4 bolt) rear motor mounts. ((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/​112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/​page9#post2391464)) \\
 From left to right (each pic below): From left to right (each pic below):
   - 1952-1956 k model (iron). \\ Note the smaller hole for kicker shaft. The K kicker shaft used a smaller thrust collar than XL.   - 1952-1956 k model (iron). \\ Note the smaller hole for kicker shaft. The K kicker shaft used a smaller thrust collar than XL.
   - 1957-E1962 (iron).   - 1957-E1962 (iron).
-  - The third is belived ​to be an XR or R model (aluminium). \\ It does not use and is not machined for the steel inserts for the lower bolts. \\ It came with a 60 XLR basket.+  - The third is believed ​to be an XR or R model (aluminium). \\ It does not use and is not machined for the steel inserts for the lower bolts. \\ It came with a 60 XLR basket.
   - L1962-up uses the steel inserts for the lower bolts.   - L1962-up uses the steel inserts for the lower bolts.
  
-The first 3 use the 2-1/​16"​ long lower bolts(when not using the passenger peg mount). \\+The first 3 use the 2-1/​16"​ long lower bolts (when not using the passenger peg mount). \\
 The late one uses 2-1/4" long lower bolts (when not using the passenger peg mount). \\ The late one uses 2-1/4" long lower bolts (when not using the passenger peg mount). \\
  
-{{techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​rear_motor_mounts_1_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​p=3204448#post3204448)) {{techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​rear_motor_mounts_2_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​p=3204448#post3204448)) \\+{{techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​rear_motor_mounts_1_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by 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/​112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/​page9#post2391464)) {{techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​rear_motor_mounts_2_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by 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/​112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/​page9#post2391464)) \\
  
 The key to understanding the evolution of these is knowing that 60-down used a 6 bolt lower battery tray and 61-up used a 4 bolt battery tray. \\ The key to understanding the evolution of these is knowing that 60-down used a 6 bolt lower battery tray and 61-up used a 4 bolt battery tray. \\
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 The two bolts at top flange were no longer incorporated into the tray, so the mounts were not milled. \\ The two bolts at top flange were no longer incorporated into the tray, so the mounts were not milled. \\
  
-{{techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​rear_motor_mounts_3_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​p=3246441#post3246441)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​rear_motor_mount_by_murph1068.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by murph1068 of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=2075011)) \\+{{techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​rear_motor_mounts_3_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by 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/​112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/​page9#post2391464)) {{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​rear_motor_mount_by_murph1068.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by murph1068 of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​198269-1960-xlch-resto-rider?​t=2075011)) \\
  
 More 16201-58 pics: \\ More 16201-58 pics: \\
 This mount could be had in 1960 for $25.70 \\ This mount could be had in 1960 for $25.70 \\
-{{techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​16201-58_motor_mount_pic_1_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1062720&​page=21)) {{techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​16201-58_motor_mount_pic_2_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1062720&​page=21)) \\+{{techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​16201-58_motor_mount_pic_1_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by 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/​112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/​page21?​t=1062720&​page=21)) {{techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​16201-58_motor_mount_pic_2_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by 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/​112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/​page21?​t=1062720&​page=21)) \\
  
-{{techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​16201-58_motor_mount_pic_3_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1062720&​page=21)) {{techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​16201-58_motor_mount_pic_4_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1062720&​page=21)) \\+{{techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​16201-58_motor_mount_pic_3_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by 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/​112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/​page21?​t=1062720&​page=21)) {{techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​16201-58_motor_mount_pic_4_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by 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/​112326-a-photo-catalog-of-ironhead-parts/​page21?​t=1062720&​page=21)) \\
  
 16203-67 pics: \\ 16203-67 pics: \\
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 ===== 1982-1990 Rear Mounts ===== ===== 1982-1990 Rear Mounts =====
-1982-1990 mounts offset the engine 13/32" to the left of the position for pre 1982 engines and don't have the hole in them for the kicker shaft to go through. ((billeuze of the XLFORUM ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?p=5791608&​highlight=motor+mount#​post5791608)) \\+1982-1990 mounts offset the engine 13/32" to the left of the position for pre 1982 engines and don't have the hole in them for the kicker shaft to go through. ((billeuze of the XLFORUM ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​198233-cracked-motor-mount/​page4?​highlight=motor+mount#​post4358785)) \\
  
 1984-1990 Rear Mount: \\ 1984-1990 Rear Mount: \\
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   * **1977-1985**. All 3 holes are slotted. \\ This should not be used on 76< frames.   * **1977-1985**. All 3 holes are slotted. \\ This should not be used on 76< frames.
  
-|  1957-E1971 straddle mount ((photo by Dr Dick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showpost.php?p=5079143&​postcount=8))  |  L1971-1976 straddle mount ((photo courtesy of TomsCyberShop.com www.TomsCyberShop.com)) ​ | +|  1957-E1971 straddle mount ((photo by Ebay seller, animalhouse2010 [[https://www.ebay.com/str/animalhouse2010?_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] ​))|  L1971-1976 straddle mount ((photo courtesy of TomsCyberShop.com www.TomsCyberShop.com)) ​ | 
-|{{techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​sportster_top_mount_1_by_dr_dick.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​motor_mount_l1971-1976_16250-57_by_tomscybershop.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|+|{{:techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​motor_mount_center_straddle_1957-e1971_16250-75_by_animalhouse2010.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​engmech:​motor_mount_center_straddle_l1971-1976_16250-57_by_tomscybershop.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
  
 |  1958 XLC / XLCH, 1965-1976 XLH/XLCH Cross Brace ((photos courtesy of Ebay seller, rdpierce13. [[https://​www.ebay.com/​sch/​rdpierce13/​m.html?​item=152823091671&​ul_noapp=true&​rt=nc&​_trksid=p2047675.l2562|Link to seller'​s items for sale]] ))  ||  Measurements taken on after market mounts. ((photo by wagoneer12 of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1836118&​page=2)) ​ | |  1958 XLC / XLCH, 1965-1976 XLH/XLCH Cross Brace ((photos courtesy of Ebay seller, rdpierce13. [[https://​www.ebay.com/​sch/​rdpierce13/​m.html?​item=152823091671&​ul_noapp=true&​rt=nc&​_trksid=p2047675.l2562|Link to seller'​s items for sale]] ))  ||  Measurements taken on after market mounts. ((photo by wagoneer12 of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1836118&​page=2)) ​ |