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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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   * **Factory Service Manual (FSM)**:   * **Factory Service Manual (FSM)**:
-    * **Original**:​ 1961 Sportster Service Manual (99484-61) in a loose leaf binder ​+    * **Original**: ​There is no known service manual for the year 1961
     * **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**:
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       * Updates the 1952-1959 full parts catalog for Sportster / K Models (99451-59).       * Updates the 1952-1959 full parts catalog for Sportster / K Models (99451-59).
       * Lists closest to original parts available for 1961 models and updates changes (only) to the previous full catalog.       * Lists closest to original parts available for 1961 models and updates changes (only) to the previous full catalog.
-        ​* **Use With**: 1952-1959 Spare Parts Catalog for all Sportster and K Models (99451-59) \\ Issued September 1, 1958. Full parts catalog and lists parts available in 1959 for 1952-1959 models.+      * [[https://​www.harleykmodel.com/​literature/​spare-parts-catalogs/​documents/​99451-61/​99451-61.pdf|Click Here]] to download a PDF from Harley K Model site (4.33mb) ((https://​www.harleykmodel.com/​literature/​spare-parts-catalogs/​documents/​99451-61/​99451-61.pdf)) 
 +        ​* **Use With**: 1952-1959 Spare Parts Catalog for all Sportster and K Models (99451-59) \\ Issued September 1, 1958. Full parts catalog and lists parts available in 1959 for 1952-1959 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 Manuals**:
 +    * 1961 Sportster Rider Handbook (99466-61)
 +    * 1961 Sportster XLCH Rider Handbook Supplement (99467-61) \\ Use for all XLCH changes. For any info not in this book, refer to the 99466-61 handbook.
  
 **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\
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 Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\
  
-|  1959-1961 FSM (99484-61) ((pics from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ loose leaf outside and inside covers (original) ​ ||  1959-1969 FSM (99484-69) \\ (latest) ​ | +|  1961 Rider Handbook \\ (99467-63) supplement ​ | 
-|{{:​sportster_history:​l001-fsm-1959_edition_cover_1st_for_1957-1964_loose_leaf_binders.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|{{:​sportster_history:​l001-fsm-1961_edition_cover_99484-61_for_1957-1961_loose_leaf_inside.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|{{sportster_history:​l001-fsm-1969_edition_cover_99484-69_for_1957-1969_book_bound.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|+|{{sportster_history:​l003-om-1961_edition_cover_99467-61_supplement.jpg?​direct&​150|}}| 
 + 
 +|  1959-1960 FSM (99484-60) ((pics from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ loose leaf outside and inside covers (original) ​ ||  1959-1969 FSM (99484-69) \\ (latest) ​ | 
 +|{{:​sportster_history:​l001-fsm-1959_edition_cover_1st_for_1957-1964_loose_leaf_binders.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|{{:​sportster_history:​l001-fsm-1960_edition_cover_99484-60_for_1957-1960_loose_leaf_inside.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|{{sportster_history:​l001-fsm-1969_edition_cover_99484-69_for_1957-1969_book_bound.jpg?​direct&​200|}}|
  
 |  1952-1959 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-59) ​ |  1959-1961 Parts \\ Catalog Supplement (99451-61) ​ |  1954-1978 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-78B) ​ | |  1952-1959 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-59) ​ |  1959-1961 Parts \\ Catalog Supplement (99451-61) ​ |  1954-1978 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-78B) ​ |
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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 =====
 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)) \\ 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)) \\
 Click on any illustration below to enlarge. \\ Click on any illustration below to enlarge. \\
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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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 ==== XLH 883 ==== ==== XLH 883 ====
-$1,250 (when new)((http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=32308)) ​  What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://​www.kbb.com/​motorcycles/​harley-davidson/​xlh-sportster/​1961-harley-davidson-xlh-sportster/​trade-in/​))+$1,250 (when new) What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://​www.kbb.com/​motorcycles/​harley-davidson/​xlh-sportster/​1961-harley-davidson-xlh-sportster/​trade-in/​))
    
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 ==== XLCH 883 ==== ==== XLCH 883 ====
-$1,335 (when new)((http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=32308))  ​What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://​www.kbb.com/​motorcycles/​harley-davidson/​xlch-sportster/​1961-harley-davidson-xlch-sportster/​trade-in/​))+$1,335 (when new) What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://​www.kbb.com/​motorcycles/​harley-davidson/​xlch-sportster/​1961-harley-davidson-xlch-sportster/​trade-in/​))
    
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-===== External Links ===== +
-[[https://​www.harleykmodel.com/​literature/​spare-parts-catalogs/​documents/​99451-61/​99451-61.pdf|1961 Parts Manual]] (4.33mb) ((https://​www.harleykmodel.com/​literature/​spare-parts-catalogs/​documents/​99451-61/​99451-61.pdf))+
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