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 ====== Vehicle Identification ====== ====== Vehicle Identification ======
 ===== 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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 ====== 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. \\
 +[[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)) \\
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 General dimension drawing for 1973-1978 XLH / XLCH frames: \\ General dimension drawing for 1973-1978 XLH / XLCH frames: \\
-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 http://xlforum.net/forums/showpost.php?p=4370194&postcount=58)) \\+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_1973-1978_xlh_xlch.png?direct&400|}} \\ {{:sportster_history:illust_-_frame_dims_-_general_1973-1978_xlh_xlch.png?direct&400|}} \\
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 [[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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