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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. \\ | ||
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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**: \\ | ||
* **Factory Service Manual (FSM)**: | * **Factory Service Manual (FSM)**: | ||
- | * **Original**: 1959-1965 Sportster Service Manual (99484-65) | + | * **Original**: 1959-1965 Sportster Service Manual (99484-65) in a loose leaf binder |
- | * **Latest Update**: 1959-1969 Sportster Service Manual (99484-69) | + | * **Latest Edition**: 1959-1969 Sportster Service Manual (99484-69) in book bound form |
* **Factory Parts Catalogs**: | * **Factory Parts Catalogs**: | ||
* **Original**: 1955-1965 Sportster/KH Model Parts Catalog (99451-65) | * **Original**: 1955-1965 Sportster/KH Model Parts Catalog (99451-65) | ||
- | * Issued July, 1964. Full parts catalog and lists parts available in 1965 for 1955-1965 models. | + | * Issued July, 1964. |
- | * Lists closest to original parts available for 1965 models. | + | * Full parts catalog and lists parts available in 1965 for 1955-1965 models. |
- | * **Updated**: 1957-1967 Sportster/KH Model Parts Catalog (99451-67) | + | * Lists closest to original parts available for 1965 models. |
- | * Issued September, 1966. Full parts catalog and lists parts available in 1967 for 1954-1967 models. | + | * [[https://harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-65/99451-65.pdf|Click Here]] to download a PDF from Harley K Model site (40.9mb)((https://harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-65/99451-65.pdf)) |
- | * **Updated**: 1954-1976 XLH/XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-76A). | + | * **Latest Edition**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-78B) |
- | * Issued May, 1976. Full catalog and lists parts available in 1976 for 1954-1978 models. | + | * Issued in 1989. |
- | * **Latest Update**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/XLCH-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-78B) | + | * Full catalog and lists parts available in 1989 for 1954-1978 models. |
- | * Issued in 1989. 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. |
- | * **Other**: Reference the "Parts Catalog" page in the Sportsterpedia for a listing of other parts catalogs that pertain to your year model. | + | * **Factory Owners Manual**: |
+ | * 1965 Sportster Owners Manual (99465-65) | ||
**Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | ||
- | Below are pics of used manual covers related to 1965 model Sportsters. \\ | + | Below are pics of used manual covers (original and latest editions) related to 1965 model Sportsters. \\ |
+ | 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: \\ | ||
- | | 1959-1969 FSM (99484-69) | | + | | 1965 Owners Manual (99466-65) | |
- | |{{sportster_history:l001-fsm-1969_edition_cover_99484-69_for_1957-1969.jpg?direct&200|}}| | + | |{{:sportster_history:l003-om-1965_edition_cover_99466-65.jpg?direct&200|}}| |
- | | 1955-1965 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-65) | 1957-1967 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-67) | 1954-1976 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-76A) | 1954-1978 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-78B) | | + | | 1959-1965 FSM (99484-65) ((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:l002-pc-1965_edition_cover_99451-65_for_1955-1965.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{sportster_history:l002-pc-1967_edition_cover_99451-67_for_1957-1967.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l002-pc-1976_edition_cover_99451-76a_for_1954-1976.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l002-pc-1978_edition_cover_99451-78b_for_1954-1978.jpg?direct&200|}}| | + | |{{:sportster_history:l001-fsm-1965_edition_cover_1st_for_1965-1969_loose_leaf_binders.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l001-fsm-1965_edition_cover_99484-65_for_1957-1965_loose_leaf_inside.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{sportster_history:l001-fsm-1969_edition_cover_99484-69_for_1957-1969_book_bound.jpg?direct&200|}}| |
+ | | 1955-1965 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-65) | 1954-1978 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-78B) | | ||
+ | |{{:sportster_history:l002-pc-1965_edition_cover_99451-65_for_1955-1965.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l002-pc-1978_edition_cover_99451-78b_for_1954-1978.jpg?direct&200|}}| | ||
===== The Ironhead Multi-Year Parts Catalog Curse ===== | ===== The Ironhead Multi-Year Parts Catalog Curse ===== | ||
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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 ====== | ||
[[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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|{{sportster_history:1965_xlch883_by_raleypc.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{sportster_history:1965_xlch883_by_raleypc.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
- | | 1965 XLCH ((photo by raleypc of the XLforum http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2026252)) | | + | | 1965 XLCH ((photo by raleypc of the XLforum https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/190075-original-paint-1965-xlch?t=2026252)) | |
- | ===== External Links ===== | ||
- | [[https://harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-65/99451-65.pdf|1965 Parts Manual]] (40.9mb)((https://harleykmodel.com/literature/spare-parts-catalogs/documents/99451-65/99451-65.pdf)) | ||
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