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| ===== Frame VIN Numbers ===== | ===== Frame VIN Numbers ===== | ||
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| Starting in 1970, the only numbers used for the purpose of identification are on the right neck and frame downtube. | Starting in 1970, the only numbers used for the purpose of identification are on the right neck and frame downtube. | ||
| * The frame is stamped with a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)identification. | * The frame is stamped with a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)identification. | ||
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| ===== Engine Serial Numbers ===== | ===== Engine Serial Numbers ===== | ||
| The engine serial numbers were still stamped in the case but longer used for identification purpose of ownership on 1970-up model Sportsters. \\ | The engine serial numbers were still stamped in the case but longer used for identification purpose of ownership on 1970-up model Sportsters. \\ | ||
| - | * The engine VIN is stamped on the right side of the engine crankcase between the cylinders. \\ However, 1970 is a one year engine with exception of some early 1971 models with cases carried over from the 1970 batch. \\ The VIN pad on those is in a different position from every other year which is between the front two lifters. ((Ferrous Head of the XLFORUM | + | * The engine VIN is stamped on the right side of the engine crankcase between the cylinders. \\ However, 1970 is a one year engine with exception of some early 1971 models with cases carried over from the 1970 batch. \\ The VIN pad on those is in a different position from every other year which is between the front two lifters. ((Ferrous Head of the XLFORUM |
| ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ====== | ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ====== | ||
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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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| Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | ||
| - | | 1970-1971 FSM (99484-71) | + | | 1970-1971 FSM (99484-71) |
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| | 1961-1971 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-71) | | 1961-1971 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-71) | ||
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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)) \\ | ||
| Click on any illustration below to enlarge. \\ | Click on any illustration below to enlarge. \\ | ||
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| + | General frame dimension drawings: \\ | ||
| + | * (L) for 1970-1972 XLH / XLCH "long 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 | ||
