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And some of the information in the aftermarket manuals is vague in information or procedures but they may have more pictures. \\ | And some of the information in the aftermarket manuals is vague in information or procedures but they may have more pictures. \\ | ||
So it is generally said you can get use from both an aftermarket manual and the factory service manuals but get the factory manual first. \\ | So it is generally said you can get use from both an aftermarket manual and the factory service manuals but get the factory manual first. \\ | ||
+ | [[techtalk:miscres:miscres10|Click Here]] to view the Factory Service Manual page in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
**Parts Catalogs**; \\ | **Parts Catalogs**; \\ | ||
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* Full parts catalog and lists parts available in 1959 for 1952-1959 models. | * Full parts catalog and lists parts available in 1959 for 1952-1959 models. | ||
* Lists closest to original parts available for 1959 models. | * Lists closest to original parts available for 1959 models. | ||
+ | * [[https://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-59/99451-59.pdf|Click Here]] to download a PDF from Harley K Model site (19.5mb)((https://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-59/99451-59.pdf)) | ||
* **Latest Edition**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-78B) | * **Latest Edition**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-78B) | ||
* Issued in 1989. | * Issued in 1989. | ||
* Full catalog and lists parts available in 1989 for 1954-1978 models. | * Full catalog and lists parts available in 1989 for 1954-1978 models. | ||
* Includes some parts that were not available in the -78A catalog. | * Includes some parts that were not available in the -78A catalog. | ||
+ | * **Factory Owners Manual**: | ||
+ | * 1959 Sportster Rider Handbook (99466-59) | ||
**Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | ||
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{{:sportster_history:1959_xlh883_illust_left_side.png?direct&400|}} {{:sportster_history:1959_xlh883_illust_right_side.png?direct&400|}} \\ | {{:sportster_history:1959_xlh883_illust_left_side.png?direct&400|}} {{:sportster_history:1959_xlh883_illust_right_side.png?direct&400|}} \\ | ||
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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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/148782-animal-mother-reigns/page4?postcount=58#post3178758)) \\ | ||
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+ | {{: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 ====== | ====== Specifications ====== | ||
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* Front: 3.25 / 3.50 x 19 (tire Pressure: 14 psi / .96 bar) | * Front: 3.25 / 3.50 x 19 (tire Pressure: 14 psi / .96 bar) | ||
* Rear: 4.0 x 18 (tire pressure: 18 psi / 1.24 bar) | * Rear: 4.0 x 18 (tire pressure: 18 psi / 1.24 bar) | ||
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====== Models ====== | ====== Models ====== | ||
==== XL 883 ==== | ==== XL 883 ==== | ||
- | * $1,175 when new with only 42 ever produced. ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32308)) | + | * $1,175 when new with only 42 ever produced. ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/19467-sportster-timeline?t=32308)) |
==== XLH 883 ==== | ==== XLH 883 ==== | ||
- | * $1,200 when new with 947 produced ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32308)) | + | * $1,200 when new with 947 produced ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/19467-sportster-timeline?t=32308)) |
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==== XLCH 883 ==== | ==== XLCH 883 ==== | ||
- | * $1,285 when new with 1059 produced ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32308)) | + | * $1,285 when new with 1059 produced ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/19467-sportster-timeline?t=32308)) |
- | * New Features ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32308)) | + | * New Features ((https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-general-discussion-and-problems/19467-sportster-timeline?t=32308)) |
* New dual exhaust with twin mufflers. | * New dual exhaust with twin mufflers. | ||
* Nacelle 5 ¾ in headlamp with eyebrow on | * Nacelle 5 ¾ in headlamp with eyebrow on | ||
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- | ====== External Links ====== | ||
- | [[https://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-59/99451-59.pdf|1959 Parts Manual]] (19.5mb)((https://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-59/99451-59.pdf)) | ||
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