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 See the Navigation menu on the upper left of this page. \\
 From there you can go to the main Ironhead section menu, the Reference section for general and in-depth procedures, and the Misc Resources for documentation. \\
 
 ===== Illustrations =====
 The following illustrations are displayed for historic and period specific parts identification only. Refer to the original OEM documents for additional information. ((illustrations from various academic journals)) \\
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 General dimension drawing for 1957-1965 XLH / XLCH frames: \\
 This is a "short frame". Dims shown are 1957-1966 (all) and 1967-1969 XLCH. ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showpost.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/148782-animal-mother-reigns/page4?p=4370194&postcount=58#post3178758)) \\
 
 {{:sportster_history:illust_-_frame_dims_-_general_-_1957-1965_xlh_xlch_the_french_owl.png?direct&400|}} ((illustration from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\
 
 ====== Specifications ======
 [[techtalk:menu#ironhead_technical_categories|Click Here]] for the main technical menu in the Sportsterpedia. \\
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   * Road Clearance:
     * 2-1/2 in to 4-5/8 in / 6.35 cm to 11.74 cm
 
 ==== Engine ====  
   * Engine type: 4 cycle Overhead Valves, 45 degree V2 ((Harley-Davidson 1957 - 1969 Service Manual))
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 ==== XLC ====
   * Both the XLC and XLCH had:  ((httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/19467-sportster-timeline?t=32308)) 
     * Larger ports and valves
     * High domed pistons
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 ==== XLCH ====
   * Both the XLC and XLCH had:  ((httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/19467-sportster-timeline?t=32308)) 
     * Larger ports and valves
     * High domed pistons
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 ==== XLH ====
   * In 1958, the XLH was introduced with:  ((httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/19467-sportster-timeline?t=32308)) 
     * Higher compression and larger valves
     * Camshaft gears became integrated with the camshafts, eliminating the need for a woodruff key.
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     * Optional turn signals and 1 in over suspension.
 
 1958 XLH ((photos courtesy of Magneto Sportster httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/189949-one-owner-all-original-1958-xlh?threadid=2026106)) \\
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