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sportster_history:1977_sportster [2021/09/27 21:10] – [Related Manuals and Documentation] hippysmacksportster_history:1977_sportster [2024/01/25 18:03] (current) – hippysmack
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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://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-american-motorcycles/harley-davidson-confederate)) \\ Charcoal Silver. \\ Rebel flag decal R(61650-77) and L(61651-77) on each side of the gas tank. \\ Front fender decal (59100-77) resembling the insignia that was on the caps of the Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. \\ Additionally there were a reported 44 Harley Confederate FLH motorcycles and 228 Harley Confederate Super Glide motorcycles. ((http://www.caimag.com/wordpress/2009/01/04/hidden-harley-1977-harley-confederte-edition-motorcycle/))    * Confederate Edition: ((Customer Service letter 787475 dated October 16,2007 https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-american-motorcycles/harley-davidson-confederate)) \\ Charcoal Silver. \\ Rebel flag decal R(61650-77) and L(61651-77) on each side of the gas tank. \\ Front fender decal (59100-77) resembling the insignia that was on the caps of the Confederate soldiers during the Civil War. \\ Additionally there were a reported 44 Harley Confederate FLH motorcycles and 228 Harley Confederate Super Glide motorcycles. ((http://www.caimag.com/wordpress/2009/01/04/hidden-harley-1977-harley-confederte-edition-motorcycle/)) 
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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 ======
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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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 {{:sportster_history:1977_xlh1000_illust_left_side.jpg?direct&400|}} {{:sportster_history:1977_xlh1000_illust_right_side.jpg?direct&400|}} \\ {{:sportster_history:1977_xlh1000_illust_left_side.jpg?direct&400|}} {{:sportster_history:1977_xlh1000_illust_right_side.jpg?direct&400|}} \\
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 +General dimension drawing for 1973-1978 XLH / XLCH frames: \\
 +{{: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 ====
   * XL, XLH, XLCH   * XL, XLH, XLCH
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 ==== Dimensions ==== ==== Dimensions ====
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   * Wheel Base: 58-1/2" ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))   * Wheel Base: 58-1/2" ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))
   * Overall Length: 87-1/4" ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))   * Overall Length: 87-1/4" ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))
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   * Road Clearance:7" ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))   * Road Clearance:7" ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))
   * 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° (1/32") BTDC / Advance 40° (17/32") BTDC  ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))   * Spark Timing: Retard 10° (1/32") BTDC / Advance 40° (17/32") BTDC  ((1977 HD XLT Owners Manual Supplement pg 3))
  
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 What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xlt-sportster-1000-touring/1977-harley-davidson-xlt-sportster-1000-touring/trade-in/)) What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xlt-sportster-1000-touring/1977-harley-davidson-xlt-sportster-1000-touring/trade-in/))
  
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 What's the Current KBB Value?  ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xlcr-cafe-racer/1977-harley-davidson-xlcr-cafe-racer/trade-in/)) What's the Current KBB Value?  ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xlcr-cafe-racer/1977-harley-davidson-xlcr-cafe-racer/trade-in/))
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 ===== XLH 1000 ===== ===== XLH 1000 =====
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 {{sportster_history:1977_confederate_edition_pic10_by_simeli.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by simeli of the XLFORUM)){{sportster_history:1977_confederate_edition_pic_11_by_simeli.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by simeli of the XLFORUM)){{sportster_history:1977_confederate_edition_pic_12_by_simeli.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by simeli of the XLFORUM)) \\ {{sportster_history:1977_confederate_edition_pic10_by_simeli.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by simeli of the XLFORUM)){{sportster_history:1977_confederate_edition_pic_11_by_simeli.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by simeli of the XLFORUM)){{sportster_history:1977_confederate_edition_pic_12_by_simeli.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by simeli of the XLFORUM)) \\
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 ===== XLCH 1000 ===== ===== XLCH 1000 =====

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