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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**: 1953-1963 Sportster/KH Model Parts Catalog (99451-63) [[https://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-63/99451-63.pdf|Click Here]] to download a PDF from Harley K Model site (50.2mb) ((https://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-63/99451-63.pdf))+    * **Original**: 1953-1963 Sportster/KH Model Parts Catalog (99451-63)
       * 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://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-63/99451-63.pdf|Click Here]] to download a PDF from Harley K Model site (50.2mb) ((https://www.harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-63/99451-63.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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 See the Navigation menu on the upper left of this page. \\ 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. \\ 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. \\
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 ===== 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)) \\
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 {{sportster_history:1963_xlch883_illust_right_side.png?direct&400|}} ((illustration from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)){{sportster_history:1963_xlh883_illust_right_side.png?direct&400|}} ((illustration from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ {{sportster_history:1963_xlch883_illust_right_side.png?direct&400|}} ((illustration from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)){{sportster_history:1963_xlh883_illust_right_side.png?direct&400|}} ((illustration from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\
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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 ======
 [[techtalk:menu#ironhead_technical_categories|Click Here]] for the main technical menu in the Sportsterpedia. \\ [[techtalk:menu#ironhead_technical_categories|Click Here]] for the main technical menu in the Sportsterpedia. \\
 Also see the "Misc Resources" section on the bottom of that page for technical docs and information. \\ Also see the "Misc Resources" section on the bottom of that page for technical docs and information. \\
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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://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32308))  What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xlh-sportster/1963-harley-davidson-xlh-sportster/trade-in/))+$1,270 with 432 produced. What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xlh-sportster/1963-harley-davidson-xlh-sportster/trade-in/))
    
-  * 1.323:1 3rd gear ratios (were 1.381) ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32308)) +  * 1.323:1 3rd gear ratios (were 1.381) 
-  * Final ratio 5.56:1 ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32308))+  * Final ratio 5.56:1
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 ==== XLCH 883 ==== ==== XLCH 883 ====
-$1,355 (when new) with 1,001 produced ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32308)) What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xlch-sportster/1963-harley-davidson-xlch-sportster/trade-in/))+$1,355 (when new) with 1,001 produced. What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xlch-sportster/1963-harley-davidson-xlch-sportster/trade-in/))
    
-  * 1.323:1 3rd gear ratios (were 1.381) ((http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32308))+  * 1.323:1 3rd gear ratios (were 1.381)
     * Final ratio 5.85:1      * Final ratio 5.85:1 
     * "Shorty Duals" Exhaust     * "Shorty Duals" Exhaust

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