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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 http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1936551&highlight=VIN&page=2)) | + | * 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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/180165-confused-by-vin-70-or-73/page2?t=1936551&highlight=VIN&page=2)) |
====== 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. \\ | ||
+ | [[techtalk:miscres:miscres10|Click Here]] to view the Factory Service Manual page in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
**Parts Catalogs**; \\ | **Parts Catalogs**; \\ | ||
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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. \\ | ||
- | General dimension drawing for 1970-1972 XLH / XLCH frames: \\ | + | General frame dimension drawings: \\ |
- | {{:sportster_history:illust_-_frame_dims_-_general_-_1970-1972_xlh_xlch.png?direct&400|}} \\ | + | * (L) for 1970-1972 XLH / XLCH "long frames": \\ What was done here was to mod the dims on the earlier frame drawing and call it a day so this particular drawing isn't a solid representation. |
+ | * (R) This is the 'correct' drawing for late 1973-1978 "long frames". Dims are also good for 1967-1969 XLH and 1970-E1973 (all models). ((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_-_1970-1972_xlh_xlch.png?direct&400|}} {{:sportster_history:illust_-_frame_dims_-_general_1973-1978_xlh_xlch.png?direct&400|}} \\ | ||
====== 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 |