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| ====== Vehicle Identification ====== | ====== Vehicle Identification ====== | ||
| ===== Frame Numbers ===== | ===== Frame Numbers ===== | ||
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| There was no frame identification for purpose of ownership on 1957-1969 model Sportsters. \\ | There was no frame identification for purpose of ownership on 1957-1969 model Sportsters. \\ | ||
| However, there were stampings on the different parts of the frame combined with certain features that can be used to date the frame. \\ [[techtalk: | However, there were stampings on the different parts of the frame combined with certain features that can be used to date the frame. \\ [[techtalk: | ||
| ===== Engine Serial Numbers ===== | ===== Engine Serial Numbers ===== | ||
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| The only numbers for the purpose of identification were on the engine case. \\ | The only numbers for the purpose of identification were on the engine case. \\ | ||
| * The engine serial number is stamped on the left side of the engine case between the two cylinders. \\ The first 5 or 6 digits represent the year and model ((HD Parts Catalog XLH/ | * The engine serial number is stamped on the left side of the engine case between the two cylinders. \\ The first 5 or 6 digits represent the year and model ((HD Parts Catalog XLH/ | ||
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| ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ====== | ====== Related Manuals and 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__. \\ | ||
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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. \\ | ||
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| **Parts Catalogs**; \\ | **Parts Catalogs**; \\ | ||
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| * Updates the 1957-1967 full parts catalog for Sportster / KH Models (99451-67). | * Updates the 1957-1967 full parts catalog for Sportster / KH Models (99451-67). | ||
| * Lists closest to original parts available for L1967-1968 models. | * Lists closest to original parts available for L1967-1968 models. | ||
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| * **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 Manual**: | ||
| + | * 1968 Sportster Owners Manual (99466-68) | ||
| **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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| + | | 1968 Owners Manual (99466-68) | ||
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| | 1959-1968 FSM (99484-68) ((pics from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ loose leaf outside and inside covers (original) | | 1959-1968 FSM (99484-68) ((pics from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ loose leaf outside and inside covers (original) | ||
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| 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 frame dimension drawings: \\ | ||
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| + | * (L) for 1957-1966 XLH / 1957-1969 XLCH "short frames" | ||
| + | * (R) This is the ' | ||
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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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| {{sportster_history: | {{sportster_history: | ||
| - | ===== External Links ===== | + | |
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