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| ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ====== |
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| 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__. \\ |
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| 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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| ===== 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)) \\ |
| Click on any illustration below to enlarge. \\ |
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Engine assembly drawing in sections for 1981 XLH (16057-81) and XLS (16055-81) engines. Click on any pic to enlarge:((drawings courtesy of DDDDylan of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.php?p=5878748sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/171161-drawings-prints-etc/page2#post4476530)) \\ |
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| ====== Specifications ====== |
| [[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. \\ |
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| ==== Model Designations ==== |
| * Model Designations: XLH-1000, XLS-1000 |
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| * Gap: .038"-.043" |
| * [[techtalk:ih:carb01#keihin_butterfly_or_non-cv_carb_late_1976-1987|Fuel System]]: Keihin (non-cv) Butterfly carburetor. |
* [[techtalk:ih:engctl02|Electric Start]] only (Nippon Denso): This starter has a five sided solenoid ((ryder rick of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/187189-engine-vin-decipher?t=1999774&highlight=VIN)). Not compatible with 67-80 Sportsters. |
* No kicker available. ((ryder rick of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/187189-engine-vin-decipher?t=1999774&highlight=VIN)) |
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| ==== Capacities ===== |
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| ==== Brakes ==== |
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* Low mounted rear master cylinder, ((ryder rick of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/187189-engine-vin-decipher?t=1999774&highlight=VIN)) |
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| ====== Models ====== |
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| | 1981 XLH 1000 Mods include tank decal, sissy bar, and highway pegs.((Photo courtesy of 81Fe of the XLFORUM)) || |
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| ===== XLS 1000 Roadster ===== |
