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 ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ====== ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ======
-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. \\  
  
 Below are some suggestions for manuals for your ride. \\ Below are some suggestions for manuals for your ride. \\
-You should have, at minimum, a Factory Service Manual (FSM) and a Factory Parts Catalog for your year model. \\+__You should have, at minimum, a Factory Service Manual (FSM) and a Factory Parts Catalog for your year model__. \\
  
 +**Factory Service Manuals (FSM)**; \\
 The FSM will have the most accurate information, procedures and specs. \\  The FSM will have the most accurate information, procedures and specs. \\ 
 Clymer and Haynes make service manuals also for Sportsters but some of the information is in error to the factory FSMs. \\ Clymer and Haynes make service manuals also for Sportsters but some of the information is in error to the factory FSMs. \\
 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**; \\
 The Parts Catalog has part numbers of course but it also has exploded parts views. \\ The Parts Catalog has part numbers of course but it also has exploded parts views. \\
 However, IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ASSEMBLY MANUAL. \\ However, IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ASSEMBLY MANUAL. \\
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 But, all in all, the exploded views do help finding what goes where. \\ But, all in all, the exploded views do help finding what goes where. \\
 Most of the fasteners listed in the relevant parts catalog individual pages have thread sizes and lengths also in case you need those. \\ Most of the fasteners listed in the relevant parts catalog individual pages have thread sizes and lengths also in case you need those. \\
 +**Note: ALL 1957-1978 PARTS CATALOGS LIST PARTS FOR PREVIOUS YEARS**. \\ Below is a simple list of original and "latest edition parts catalogs.
 +The in-between year books may show different part numbers for the same year model bike. \\
 [[techtalk:miscres:miscres12|Click Here]] to see the Factory Parts Catalog page in the Sportsterpedia for parts catalog uses and a full list of parts catalog numbers from 1957 to present. \\ [[techtalk:miscres:miscres12|Click Here]] to see the Factory Parts Catalog page in the Sportsterpedia for parts catalog uses and a full list of parts catalog numbers from 1957 to present. \\
 +(complete list of other parts catalogs and supplement catalogs that pertain to each year model on the bottom of that page) \\
 Some often acquire several year model parts catalogs and that page will help you decide which ones are right for you. \\ Some often acquire several year model parts catalogs and that page will help you decide which ones are right for you. \\
-[[techtalk:ref:tools803|Click Here]] for the HD List of Ironhead Sportster Hardware P/N & Descriptions page in the Sportsterpedia. \\ 
  
 **Suggested Manuals**: \\ **Suggested Manuals**: \\
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     * **Original**: 1959 Sportster Service Manual (99484-59) in a loose leaf binder      * **Original**: 1959 Sportster Service Manual (99484-59) in a loose leaf binder 
     * **Latest Edition**: 1959-1969 Sportster Service Manual (99484-69) in book bound form     * **Latest Edition**: 1959-1969 Sportster Service Manual (99484-69) in book bound form
-  * **Factory Parts Catalogs**: \\ **Note**: ALL 1957-1978 PARTS CATALOGS LIST PARTS FOR PREVIOUS YEARS. \\ Below is a simple list of original and "latest edition parts catalogs. \\ The in-between year books may show different part numbers for the same year model bike. \\ [[techtalk:miscres:miscres12#sportster_and_k_model_parts_catalogs_by_year_and_date_of_publication|Click Here]] **to reference the chart of "Sportster and K Model Parts Catalogs by Year and Date of Publication" in the Sportsterpedia** \\ (complete list of other parts catalogs and supplement catalogs that pertain to each year model)+  * **Factory Parts Catalogs**:
     * **Original**: 1952-1959 Spare Parts Catalog for all Sportster and K Models (99451-59)     * **Original**: 1952-1959 Spare Parts Catalog for all Sportster and K Models (99451-59)
       * Issued September 1, 1958.       * Issued September 1, 1958.
       * 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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   * The MoCo knew about and tried to correct at least some of the parts catalog mistakes.   * The MoCo knew about and tried to correct at least some of the parts catalog mistakes.
  
-===== Misc Resources in the Sportsterpedia ===== +===== Search the Sportsterpedia ===== 
-There are links to many factory service bulletins, parts and accessory bulletins plus information on part numbers and casting numbers in the Sportsterpedia. \\ +See the Navigation menu on the upper left of this page. \\ 
-[[techtalk:menu#misc_resources|Click Here]] for the Misc Resource section for more information. \\+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 ===== ===== Illustrations =====
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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)
 +
 ====== 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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