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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, | The FSM will have the most accurate information, | ||
| 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. \\ | ||
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| + | **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 " | ||
| + | The in-between year books may show different part numbers for the same year model bike. \\ | ||
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| + | (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. \\ | ||
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| **Suggested Manuals**: \\ | **Suggested Manuals**: \\ | ||
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| * **Original**: | * **Original**: | ||
| * **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**: | * **Original**: | ||
| * Issued November 15, 1962. | * Issued November 15, 1962. | ||
| * Full parts catalog and lists parts available in 1963 for 1953-1963 models. | * Full parts catalog and lists parts available in 1963 for 1953-1963 models. | ||
| * Lists closest to original parts available for 1963 models. | * Lists closest to original parts available for 1963 models. | ||
| + | * [[https:// | ||
| * **Latest Edition**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/ | * **Latest Edition**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/ | ||
| * 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**: | ||
| + | * 1963 Sportster Rider Handbook (99466-63) | ||
| + | * 1963 Sportster XLCH Rider Handbook Supplement (99467-63) \\ Use for all XLCH changes. For any info not in this book, refer to the 99466-63 handbook. | ||
| **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | ||
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| See the full list of pertinent catalogs in the link above. | See the full list of pertinent catalogs in the link above. | ||
| Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | ||
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| + | | 1963 Rider Handbook \\ (44967-63) (supplement) | ||
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| | 1959-1963 FSM (99484-63) ((pics from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ loose leaf outside and inside covers (original) | | 1959-1963 FSM (99484-63) ((pics from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ loose leaf outside and inside covers (original) | ||
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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 |
| - | There are links to many factory service bulletins, parts and accessory bulletins plus information | + | See the Navigation menu on the upper left of this page. \\ |
| - | [[techtalk:menu# | + | From there you can go to the main Ironhead section |
| ===== Illustrations ===== | ===== Illustrations ===== | ||
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| + | General dimension drawing for 1957-1965 XLH / XLCH frames: \\ | ||
| + | This is a "short frame" | ||
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| ====== Specifications ====== | ====== Specifications ====== | ||
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| Also see the "Misc Resources" | Also see the "Misc Resources" | ||
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| ==== Model Designations ==== | ==== Model Designations ==== | ||
| * XLH, XLCH | * XLH, XLCH | ||
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| ==== XLH 883 ==== | ==== XLH 883 ==== | ||
| - | $1,270 with 432 produced((http:// | + | $1,270 with 432 produced. What is the Current KBB Value? ((http:// |
| - | * 1.323:1 3rd gear ratios (were 1.381) ((http:// | + | * 1.323:1 3rd gear ratios (were 1.381) |
| - | * Final ratio 5.56: | + | * Final ratio 5.56:1 |
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| ==== XLCH 883 ==== | ==== XLCH 883 ==== | ||
| - | $1,355 (when new) with 1,001 produced | + | $1,355 (when new) with 1,001 produced. What is the Current KBB Value? ((http:// |
| - | * 1.323:1 3rd gear ratios (were 1.381) ((http:// | + | * 1.323:1 3rd gear ratios (were 1.381) |
| * Final ratio 5.85: | * Final ratio 5.85: | ||
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| - | ===== External Links ===== | + | |
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