Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
Both sides previous revision Previous revision Next revision | Previous revision | ||
sportster_history:1972_sportster [2021/09/28 04:22] hippysmack [Related Manuals and Documentation] |
sportster_history:1972_sportster [2024/01/25 17:56] (current) hippysmack |
||
---|---|---|---|
Line 12: | Line 12: | ||
===== Frame VIN Numbers ===== | ===== Frame VIN Numbers ===== | ||
- | |||
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. | ||
Line 36: | Line 35: | ||
====== Related Manuals and Documentation ====== | ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ====== | ||
- | |||
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__. \\ | ||
Line 45: | Line 43: | ||
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**; \\ | ||
Line 80: | Line 79: | ||
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: \\ | ||
- | |||
| 1970-1972 FSM (99484-72) \\ loose leaf outside cover | 1970-1978 FSM (99484-78) \\ (latest) | 1972 Owners Manual (99466-72) | | | 1970-1972 FSM (99484-72) \\ loose leaf outside cover | 1970-1978 FSM (99484-78) \\ (latest) | 1972 Owners Manual (99466-72) | | ||
Line 110: | Line 108: | ||
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. \\ | ||
+ | |||
===== 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 frame dimension drawings: \\ | ||
+ | * (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)) \\ | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{: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. \\ | ||
+ | |||
==== Model Designations ==== | ==== Model Designations ==== | ||
* XLH, XLCH | * XLH, XLCH | ||
Line 218: | Line 224: | ||
==== Engine ==== | ==== Engine ==== | ||
- | {{sportster_history:1972_xlh883_engine_by_deedub97gt.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by deedub97gt of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1637849&page=17)) | + | {{sportster_history:1972_xlh883_engine_by_deedub97gt.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by deedub97gt of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/151798-75-rigid-iron-rebuild/page17?t=1637849&page=17)) |
* Electric Start | * Electric Start | ||
Line 237: | Line 243: | ||
|1972 XLCH 1000 ((photo courtesy of lucky23 of the XLFORUM))|1972 XLCH 1000 ((photo courtesy of lucky23 of the XLFORUM))| | |1972 XLCH 1000 ((photo courtesy of lucky23 of the XLFORUM))|1972 XLCH 1000 ((photo courtesy of lucky23 of the XLFORUM))| | ||
|{{sportster_history:1972_xlch883_pic_01_by_steve_lewis.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{sportster_history:1972_xlch883_pic_02_by_steve_lewis.jpg?direct&300|}}| | |{{sportster_history:1972_xlch883_pic_01_by_steve_lewis.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{sportster_history:1972_xlch883_pic_02_by_steve_lewis.jpg?direct&300|}}| | ||
- | |1972 XLCH 1000- Only mods include:18 inch rear wheel, and shifter and seat ((photo courtesy of Steve Lewis of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=666910&page=71))|| | + | |1972 XLCH 1000- Only mods include:18 inch rear wheel, and shifter and seat ((photo courtesy of Steve Lewis of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/86209-post-a-pic-of-your-amf-sporty/page71?t=666910&page=71))|| |