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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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     * **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**:   * **Factory Parts Catalogs**:
-    * **Original**:​ 1952-1959 Spare Parts Catalog for all Sportster and K Models (99451-59) \\ [[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))+    * **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.
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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