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sportster_history:1978_sportster [2021/09/27 21:14] – [Related Manuals and Documentation] hippysmacksportster_history:1978_sportster [2024/01/25 18:05] (current) – hippysmack
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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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   * 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 the Sportsterpedia ===== 
-There are links to many factory service bulletins, parts and accessory bulletins plus information on part numbers and casting numbers in the Sportsterpedia. \\ +See the Navigation menu on the upper left of this page. \\ 
-[[techtalk:menu#misc_resources|Click Here]] for the Misc Resource section for more information. \\+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. \\
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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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 | {{:sportster_history:1978_xlcr_by_moon_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}} | | {{:sportster_history:1978_xlcr_by_moon_wolf.jpg?direct&300|}} |
 |1978 XLCR 1000 - Last year in production - click to enlarge. \\ (Original California model with one state only mufflers.)((Photo courtesy of Moon Wolf of the XLFORUM))| |1978 XLCR 1000 - Last year in production - click to enlarge. \\ (Original California model with one state only mufflers.)((Photo courtesy of Moon Wolf of the XLFORUM))|
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 ==== XLH 1000 ==== ==== XLH 1000 ====
 What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xlh-sportster-1000/1978-harley-davidson-xlh-sportster-1000/trade-in/)) What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xlh-sportster-1000/1978-harley-davidson-xlh-sportster-1000/trade-in/))

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