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 ==== Removing the Swingarm ==== ==== Removing the Swingarm ====
-  * Follow the procedure in your FSM to remove the swingarm. However, if you can do it without removing the staked nut on the left side is best. It serves to center the swingarm in the frame and you can bung up the threads ​ on that nut really easily. ((GA_Ironhead ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?t=185355))+  * Follow the procedure in your FSM to remove the swingarm. However, if you can do it without removing the staked nut on the left side is best. It serves to center the swingarm in the frame and you can bung up the threads ​ on that nut really easily. ((GA_Ironhead ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​47932-steering-head-swingarm-bearings-and-races?t=185355))
  
 ====== Swingarm Swaps ====== ====== Swingarm Swaps ======
    
-  * Pre-1979, only the 1977 XLCR had the box arm with Disc. ((Monte03 ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1985335&​highlight=swingarm)) +  * Pre-1979, only the 1977 XLCR had the box arm with Disc. ((Monte03 ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​185403-77-swingarm?​t=1985335&​highlight=swingarm)) 
-  * 1979 - 1981 had the box arm with disc and it will fit pre-79 frames. ((russzx6 ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1985335&​highlight=swingarm)) +  * 1979 - 1981 had the box arm with disc and it will fit pre-79 frames. ((russzx6 ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​185403-77-swingarm?​t=1985335&​highlight=swingarm)) 
-  * A 79-81 swing arm will bolt on a 72 frame. Things to consider when changing swingarms are master cylinder placement, operation and the fact that the 79-81 swing arm shock mounting will change the angle of your shocks. ((MXHD55U ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1985335&​highlight=swingarm)) +  * A 79-81 swing arm will bolt on a 72 frame. Things to consider when changing swingarms are master cylinder placement, operation and the fact that the 79-81 swing arm shock mounting will change the angle of your shocks. ((MXHD55U ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​185403-77-swingarm?​t=1985335&​highlight=swingarm)) 
-  * Consider if you even want a disc on the rear. It won't work any better than the drum, which is already powerful enough to lock up the wheel. Put your effort into improving the front brake if you want to stop better. ((Hopper ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1985335&​highlight=swingarm)) You would do better by adapting a later 39 MM Evo fork for brakes and handling. ((Monte03 ​http://​xlforum.net/​forums/showthread.php?​t=1985335&​highlight=swingarm))+  * Consider if you even want a disc on the rear. It won't work any better than the drum, which is already powerful enough to lock up the wheel. Put your effort into improving the front brake if you want to stop better. ((Hopper ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​185403-77-swingarm?​t=1985335&​highlight=swingarm)) You would do better by adapting a later 39 MM Evo fork for brakes and handling. ((Monte03 ​https://www.xlforum.net/​forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​185403-77-swingarm?​t=1985335&​highlight=swingarm))
  
 ====== Bearing Change, 1952-1956 K Models / 1957-E1974 XL/XLH/XLCH ====== ====== Bearing Change, 1952-1956 K Models / 1957-E1974 XL/XLH/XLCH ======
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 ====== Pivot Bolt / Nut (1952-1981) ====== ====== Pivot Bolt / Nut (1952-1981) ======
-{{:​techtalk:​ih:​susp:​1974l-1981_rear_fork_pivot_bolt_nut_47512-74_pic1_by_robisonmotorcycles.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, ​Robison Motorcycles ​[[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​robisonmotorcycles?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] ))+=== L1974-1981 Sportster Rear Fork Pivot Bolt Nut 47512-74 === 
 +|  L1974-1981 Pivot Bolt Nut 47512-74 ((photos courtesy of Ebay seller, Robison Motorcycles [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​robisonmotorcycles?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] ))  | 
 +|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​susp:​1974l-1981_rear_fork_pivot_bolt_nut_47512-74_pic1_by_robisonmotorcycles.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​susp:​1974l-1981_rear_fork_pivot_bolt_nut_47512-74_pic2_by_robisonmotorcycles.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| 
 +====== Bearing Locknuts (1952-1981) ====== 
 +=== 1952-1956 K Models and 1957-1981 XL/​XLH/​XLCH/​XLS Bearing Lock Nut Lock Plate === 
 +|  Locknut Lock Plate (47525-52) ​((photo courtesy of Ebay seller, ​Sum-body'​s Harley Parts, ​[[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​sumbodysharleyparts|Link to Ebay Store]] ))  | 
 +|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​susp:​1952-1956_k_models_and_1957-1981_xl-xlh-xlch-xls_bearing_lock_nut_lock_plate_47525-52_by_sum-body1.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|  ​
  
-====== Bearing Locknut (1952-1981) ====== 
 === 1952-1956 K Models & 1957-E1974 XL/XLH/XLCH === === 1952-1956 K Models & 1957-E1974 XL/XLH/XLCH ===
 +|  Left Bearing Lock Nut (47514-52) ((photos courtesy of Deep South Cycles, [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​deepsouthcycles?​_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] ))  ||
 +|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​susp:​1952-1974e_rear_fork_left_bearing_lock_nut_47514-52_by_deep_south_cycles_pic1.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​susp:​1952-1974e_rear_fork_left_bearing_lock_nut_47514-52_by_deep_south_cycles_pic2.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
 +
 |  Right Bearing Locknut (47515-52) ((photos courtesy of Ebay seller, Robison Motorcycles [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​robisonmotorcycles?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] ))  || |  Right Bearing Locknut (47515-52) ((photos courtesy of Ebay seller, Robison Motorcycles [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​robisonmotorcycles?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] ))  ||
 |{{:​techtalk:​ih:​susp:​1952-1974e_rear_fork_right_bearing_lock_nut_47515-52_pic1_by_robisonmotorcycles.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​susp:​1952-1974e_rear_fork_right_bearing_lock_nut_47515-52_pic2_by_robisonmotorcycles.jpg?​direct&​300|}}| |{{:​techtalk:​ih:​susp:​1952-1974e_rear_fork_right_bearing_lock_nut_47515-52_pic1_by_robisonmotorcycles.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​susp:​1952-1974e_rear_fork_right_bearing_lock_nut_47515-52_pic2_by_robisonmotorcycles.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
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 === L1974-1981 XLH/​XLCH/​XLS === === L1974-1981 XLH/​XLCH/​XLS ===
 |  Left Bearing Locknut (47514-74) ((photos courtesy of Ebay seller, Sum-body'​s Harley Parts, [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​sumbodysharleyparts|Link to Ebay Store]] ))  || |  Left Bearing Locknut (47514-74) ((photos courtesy of Ebay seller, Sum-body'​s Harley Parts, [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​sumbodysharleyparts|Link to Ebay Store]] ))  ||
-|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​susp:​1974l-1981_xlh-xlch-xls_rear_fork_left_bearing_locknut_47514-74_by_sum-body1_pic1.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​susp:​1974l-1981_xlh-xlch-xls_rear_fork_left_bearing_locknut_47514-74_by_sum-body1_pic1.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|+|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​susp:​1974l-1981_xlh-xlch-xls_rear_fork_left_bearing_locknut_47514-74_by_sum-body1_pic1.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|{{:​techtalk:​ih:​susp:​1974l-1981_xlh-xlch-xls_rear_fork_left_bearing_locknut_47514-74_by_sum-body1_pic2.jpg?​direct&​300|}}|
  
 |  Right Bearing Locknut (47515-74) ((photos courtesy of Ebay seller, Robison Motorcycles [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​robisonmotorcycles?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] ))  ||  |  Right Bearing Locknut (47515-74) ((photos courtesy of Ebay seller, Robison Motorcycles [[https://​www.ebay.com/​str/​robisonmotorcycles?​_trksid=p2047675.l2563|Link to Ebay Store]] ))  || 
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 ====== Parts Lists ====== ====== Parts Lists ======
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 ===== Swingarms ====== ===== Swingarms ======
  
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 ===== Swingarm Related Parts Lists ===== ===== Swingarm Related Parts Lists =====
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 +==== Swingarm Bearings / Bushings ====
 +^{{techtalk:​miscres:​instruction_sheet_header_4.png?​nolink&​790|}}|||
 +|**Year Model**|**Bearing(s)**|**Notes**|
 +|1952-1956 K Models \\ 1957-E1974 XL/​XLH/​XLCH|47521-52 (original)|2 required. Timken: Race 17520, Bearing 17580 ((GA_Ironhead https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​88845-guide-to-swingarm-bearing-replacement/​page5?​t=709634&​page=5))|
 +|:::​|Bearing Kit 47550-74 \\ (uses L1974 bearings)|Bearings are shorter than original. \\ Can't mix new parts with original parts \\ [[techtalk:​ih:​susp03#​bearing_change_1952-1956_k_models_1957-e1974_xl_xlh_xlch|Click Here]] for more information ​ |
 +|L1974-1981 XLH/​XLCH/​XLS|47521-74|2 required. Timken: Race 11520, Bearing 11590 ((GA_Ironhead https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​88845-guide-to-swingarm-bearing-replacement/​page5?​t=709634&​page=5))|
 +|1982-1985 XL/​XLS/​XLX|47083-81|Left side bushing|
 +|:::​|47082-81|Right side bearing, 2 required. \\ Timken: Race LM11710, Bearing LM11749 ((GA_Ironhead https://​www.xlforum.net/​forum/​sportster-motorcycle-forum/​sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/​ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/​88845-guide-to-swingarm-bearing-replacement/​page5?​t=709634&​page=5))|
 +
 ==== Bearing Spacers / Shields ==== ==== Bearing Spacers / Shields ====
 ^{{techtalk:​miscres:​instruction_sheet_header_4.png?​nolink&​790|}}||| ^{{techtalk:​miscres:​instruction_sheet_header_4.png?​nolink&​790|}}|||
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 |1952-1956 K Models \\ 1957-E1974 XL/​XLH/​XLCH|Outer Bearing Spacer (R)|47517-52| |1952-1956 K Models \\ 1957-E1974 XL/​XLH/​XLCH|Outer Bearing Spacer (R)|47517-52|
 |L74-81 XLH/​XLCH/​XLS|Outer Bearing Spacer (R)|47517-74| |L74-81 XLH/​XLCH/​XLS|Outer Bearing Spacer (R)|47517-74|
-==== Swingarm Bearings / Bushings ​====+ 
 +==== Bearing Locknut ​====
 ^{{techtalk:​miscres:​instruction_sheet_header_4.png?​nolink&​790|}}||| ^{{techtalk:​miscres:​instruction_sheet_header_4.png?​nolink&​790|}}|||
-|**Year Model**|**Bearing(s)**|**Notes**+ **Bearing ​Locknut**  ||| 
-|1952-1956 K Models ​\\ 1957-E1974 XL/​XLH/​XLCH|47521-52 (original)|2 required. Timken: Race 17520, Bearing 17580 ((GA_Ironhead http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=709634&​page=5))| +|Year Model|Left|Right| 
-|:::​|Bearing Kit 47550-74 (updated)|Bearings are shorter than original. \\ Can't mix new parts with original parts \\ [[techtalk:​ih:​susp03#​bearing_change_1952-1956_k_models_1957-e1974_xl_xlh_xlch|Click Here]] for more information  ​+|**1952-1956 K Models ​1957-E1974 XL/XLH/XLCH**|47514-52|47515-52
-|L1974-1981 XLH/​XLCH/​XLS|47521-74|2 required. Timken: Race 11520, Bearing 11590 ((GA_Ironhead http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=709634&​page=5))| +|**L1974-1981 XLH/​XLCH/​XLS**|47514-74|47515-74|
-|1982-1985 XL/​XLS/​XLX|47083-81|Left side bushing| +
-|:::​|47082-81|Right side bearing, 2 required. \\ Timken: Race LM11710, Bearing LM11749 ((GA_Ironhead http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=709634&​page=5))|+
  
 ==== Bearing Locknut Lock-plate (R) ==== ==== Bearing Locknut Lock-plate (R) ====
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 |L72-81 XLH/​XLCH/​XLS|(#​10) Lockwasher (R) 7069| |L72-81 XLH/​XLCH/​XLS|(#​10) Lockwasher (R) 7069|
 |54-81 KH/​XL/​XLH/​XLCH/​XLS|(5/​8"​) Bearing Lockwasher 7022| |54-81 KH/​XL/​XLH/​XLCH/​XLS|(5/​8"​) Bearing Lockwasher 7022|
 +
 +==== Bearing Dust Shield ====
 +^{{techtalk:​miscres:​instruction_sheet_header_4.png?​nolink&​790|}}||
 +|**Bearing Dust Shield**|Part #|
 +|82-85 XL/​XLS/​XLX|(2) - (right) 41579-81|
  
 ==== Pivot Bolt / Nut ==== ==== Pivot Bolt / Nut ====
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 |L74-81 XLH/​XLCH/​XLS|47512-74| |L74-81 XLH/​XLCH/​XLS|47512-74|
  
-==== Bearing Locknut ​==== +==== Pivot Bolt Spacer ​==== 
-^{{techtalk:​miscres:​instruction_sheet_header_4.png?​nolink&​790|}}||| +^{{techtalk:​miscres:​instruction_sheet_header_4.png?​nolink&​790|}}|| 
- **Bearing Locknut**  ||| +|**Pivot Bolt Spacer**|Part #
-|Year Model|Left|Right| +|82-85 XL/XLS/XLX|(left) 5716|
-|**1952-1956 K Models & 1957-E1974 XL/XLH/XLCH**|47514-52|47515-52| +
-|**L1974-1981 XLH/​XLCH/​XLS**|47514-74|47515-74|+
  
 ==== Axle Adjuster and Fork End Covers ==== ==== Axle Adjuster and Fork End Covers ====
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 |79 XL/​XLCH/​XLS|(2) 47554-78| |79 XL/​XLCH/​XLS|(2) 47554-78|
 |79-85 XL/​XLCH/​XLS/​XLX|(2) 47554-73| |79-85 XL/​XLCH/​XLS/​XLX|(2) 47554-73|
- 
-==== Bearing Dust Shield ==== 
-^{{techtalk:​miscres:​instruction_sheet_header_4.png?​nolink&​790|}}|| 
-|**Bearing Dust Shield**|Part #| 
-|82-85 XL/​XLS/​XLX|(2) - (right) 41579-81| 
- 
-==== Pivot Bolt Spacer ==== 
-^{{techtalk:​miscres:​instruction_sheet_header_4.png?​nolink&​790|}}|| 
-|**Pivot Bolt Spacer**|Part #| 
-|82-85 XL/​XLS/​XLX|(left) 5716| 
  
 ==== Plastic Bearing Plug ==== ==== Plastic Bearing Plug ====