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| * XLT: \\ Confirmed colors for XLT from TSB #M-719 are Vivid Black, Vivid Blue, Brilliant Red, Charcoal Silver and Vivid Brown. \\ | * XLT: \\ Confirmed colors for XLT from TSB #M-719 are Vivid Black, Vivid Blue, Brilliant Red, Charcoal Silver and Vivid Brown. \\ | ||
| * Confederate Edition: ((Customer Service letter 787475 dated October 16,2007 https:// | * Confederate Edition: ((Customer Service letter 787475 dated October 16,2007 https:// | ||
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| ====== Vehicle Identification ====== | ====== Vehicle Identification ====== | ||
| ===== Frame VIN Numbers ===== | ===== Frame VIN Numbers ===== | ||
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| ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ====== | ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ====== | ||
| - | 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. \\ | ||
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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__. \\ |
| + | **Factory Service Manuals (FSM)**; \\ | ||
| The FSM will have the most accurate information, | The FSM will have the most accurate information, | ||
| Clymer and Haynes make service manuals also for Sportsters but some of the information is in error to the factory FSMs. \\ | Clymer and Haynes make service manuals also for Sportsters but some of the information is in error to the factory FSMs. \\ | ||
| 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**; \\ | ||
| The Parts Catalog has part numbers of course but it also has exploded parts views. \\ | The Parts Catalog has part numbers of course but it also has exploded parts views. \\ | ||
| However, IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ASSEMBLY MANUAL. \\ | However, IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ASSEMBLY MANUAL. \\ | ||
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| But, all in all, the exploded views do help finding what goes where. \\ | But, all in all, the exploded views do help finding what goes where. \\ | ||
| Most of the fasteners listed in the relevant parts catalog individual pages have thread sizes and lengths also in case you need those. \\ | Most of the fasteners listed in the relevant parts catalog individual pages have thread sizes and lengths also in case you need those. \\ | ||
| + | **Note: ALL 1957-1978 PARTS CATALOGS LIST PARTS FOR PREVIOUS YEARS**. \\ Below is a simple list of original and " | ||
| + | The in-between year books may show different part numbers for the same year model bike. \\ | ||
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| + | (complete list of other parts catalogs and supplement catalogs that pertain to each year model on the bottom of that page) \\ | ||
| Some often acquire several year model parts catalogs and that page will help you decide which ones are right for you. \\ | Some often acquire several year model parts catalogs and that page will help you decide which ones are right for you. \\ | ||
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| **Suggested Manuals**: \\ | **Suggested Manuals**: \\ | ||
| * **Factory Service Manual (FSM)**: | * **Factory Service Manual (FSM)**: | ||
| - | * 1970-1978 Sportster XL/ | + | * **Original**: |
| + | * **Latest Edition**: | ||
| * **Factory Parts Catalogs**: | * **Factory Parts Catalogs**: | ||
| * **Original**: | * **Original**: | ||
| - | * Issued August, | + | * Issued August, |
| - | * **Updated**: 1954-1978 Sportster | + | * Updates the 1954-1976 full parts catalog (99451-76A). |
| - | * Issued | + | * Lists closest to original parts available for 1977 models. |
| - | * **Updated**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/ | + | * **Use With**: 1954-1976 XLH/ |
| - | * Issued in 1989. Full catalog and lists parts available in 1989 for 1954-1978 models. | + | * **Latest Edition**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/ |
| - | * **Other**: Reference the "Parts Catalog" | + | * Issued in 1989. |
| + | * Full catalog and lists parts available in 1989 for 1954-1978 models. | ||
| + | * Includes some parts that were not available in the -78A catalog. | ||
| * **Factory Owners Manual**: | * **Factory Owners Manual**: | ||
| * 1977 XL-1000/ | * 1977 XL-1000/ | ||
| **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | ||
| - | Below are pics of used manual covers related to 1977 model Sportsters. \\ | + | Below are pics of used manual covers |
| + | 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: \\ | ||
| - | | 1977 Owners Manual (99466-77) | + | | 1970-1977 FSM (99484-77) |
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| - | | 1970-1978 FSM (99484-78) | + | | 1954-1976 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-76A) | 1954-1977 Parts \\ Catalog |
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| ===== The Ironhead Multi-Year Parts Catalog Curse ===== | ===== The Ironhead Multi-Year Parts Catalog Curse ===== | ||
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| * The MoCo knew about and tried to correct at least some of the parts catalog mistakes. | * The MoCo knew about and tried to correct at least some of the parts catalog mistakes. | ||
| - | ===== Misc Resources in the Sportsterpedia ===== | + | ===== Search |
| - | There are links to many factory service bulletins, parts and accessory bulletins plus information | + | See the Navigation menu on the upper left of this page. \\ |
| - | [[techtalk:menu# | + | From there you can go to the main Ironhead section |
| ===== Illustrations ===== | ===== Illustrations ===== | ||
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| + | General dimension drawing for 1973-1978 XLH / XLCH frames: \\ | ||
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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 ==== | ||
| * XL, XLH, XLCH | * XL, XLH, XLCH | ||
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| ==== Dimensions ==== | ==== Dimensions ==== | ||
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| * Wheel Base: 58-1/ | * Wheel Base: 58-1/ | ||
| * Overall Length: 87-1/ | * Overall Length: 87-1/ | ||
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| * Road Clearance: | * Road Clearance: | ||
| * Saddle Height: 29" ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3)) | * Saddle Height: 29" ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3)) | ||
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| ==== Drivetrain ==== | ==== Drivetrain ==== | ||
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| * 3rd: 5.82 ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3)) | * 3rd: 5.82 ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3)) | ||
| * 4th: 4.22 ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3)) | * 4th: 4.22 ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3)) | ||
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| * Performance | * Performance | ||
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| * Lean Angle, Right (deg.): | * Lean Angle, Right (deg.): | ||
| * Lean Angle, Left (deg.): | * Lean Angle, Left (deg.): | ||
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| ==== Ignition ==== | ==== Ignition ==== | ||
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| * Spark Timing: Retard 10° (1/ | * Spark Timing: Retard 10° (1/ | ||
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| What is the Current KBB Value? ((http:// | What is the Current KBB Value? ((http:// | ||
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| What's the Current KBB Value? | What's the Current KBB Value? | ||
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| ===== XLH 1000 ===== | ===== XLH 1000 ===== | ||
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| {{sportster_history: | {{sportster_history: | ||
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| ===== XLCH 1000 ===== | ===== XLCH 1000 ===== | ||
