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+====== Related Manuals and Documentation ======
+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__. \\
+**Note**: Updated manuals sometimes correct mistakes from the original manuals and some are updated simply to add mid year intro models. \\
+**Factory Service Manuals (FSM)**; \\
+The FSM will have the most accurate information, procedures and specs. \\
+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. \\
+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**; \\
+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. \\
+And some of the exploded views are confusing or not related to each other on the same pages. \\
+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. \\
+Below is a simple list of original and "latest edition parts catalogs.
+The in-between year books may show different part numbers for the same year model bike. \\
+[[techtalk:miscres:miscres12|Click Here]] to see the Factory Parts Catalog page in the Sportsterpedia for parts catalog uses and a full list of parts catalog numbers from 1957 to present. \\
+(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 decide which ones are right for them. \\
+**Suggested Manuals**: \\
+  * **Factory Service Manual (FSM)**:
+    * **Original**: 1998 XLH Models Service Manual (99484-98)
+  * **Factory Parts Catalog**:
+    * **Original**: 1998 XLH Models Parts Catalog (99451-98)
+      * Written in 1997 and lists parts available in 1998 for 1998 models.
+    * **Updated Version**: 1998 XLH Models Parts Catalog (99451-98A)
+      * Also written in 1997 and lists parts available in 1998 for 1998 models.
+    * **Updated Version**: 1998 XLH Models Parts Catalog (99451-98B)
+      * Written in 2013 and lists parts available in 2013 for 1998 models.
+  * **Factory Owners Manual**:
+    * 1998 (all) Models Owners Manual (99466-98).
+**Pics of Manual Covers**. \\
+Below are pics of used manual covers related to 1998 model Sportsters. \\
+See the full list of pertinent catalogs in the links above.  \\
+Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\
+|  1998 Owners Manual (99466-98)  |
+|{{:sportster_history:l003-om-1998_edition_cover_99466-98.jpg?direct&200|}}|
+|  1998 FSM \\ Original Manual (99484-98)  |  1998 Original \\ Parts Catalog (99451-98)  |  1998 Updated \\ Parts Catalog (99451-98A)  |  1998 Updated \\ Parts Catalog (99451-98B)  |
+|{{:sportster_history:l001-fsm-1998_edition_cover_99484-98_for_1998.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l002-pc-1998_edition_cover_99451-98_for_1998.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l002-pc-1998_edition_cover_99451-98a_for_1998.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l002-pc-1998_edition_cover_99451-98b_for_1998.jpg?direct&200|}}|
 ===== Engine, Drivetrain, Performance =====
 ==== Engine- 883 ====
   * Air Cooled, Overhead Valve, V-twin Evolution®
   * Type: 4 Cycle, 45'V
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 === Specifications ===
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 === Drivetrain ===
   * Primary Drive: Triple- Row Chain
   * Primary Drive Front Gear: 35 Teeth
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       * 4th: 4.26
       * 5th: 3.61
- === Performance ===
+=== Performance ===
   * Engine Torque Testing Method:
   * Engine Torque:Torque: 53 ft-lb @ 4,500 rpm ((1998-2003))
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-Back to [[:sportster_history:start|Sportster History Index]]
+Back to [[sportster_history:99xx-01|Sportster History Index]]
 Back to 1998 Sportster History -Table of Contents- [[:sportster_history:1998_sportster ]]
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 ==== Engine- 1200 ====
   * Air Cooled,Overhead Valve, V-twin Evolution®
   * Type: 4 Cycle, 45'V
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 === Specifications ===
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 === Drivetrain ===
   * Primary Drive: Triple- Row Chain
   * Primary Drive Front Gear: 35 Teeth
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 === Performance ===
   * Engine Torque Testing Method:
   * Engine Torque:Torque: 72 ft-lb @ 4,000 rpm ((1998-2003))
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-Back to [[:sportster_history:start|Sportster History Index]]
+Back to [[sportster_history:99xx-01|Sportster History Index]]
 Back to 1998 Sportster History -Table of Contents- [[:sportster_history:1998_sportster ]]
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   * **Oiling- Lubrication**
     * Engine is force fed by a dual purpose, gerotor style, oil/ scavenger pump.
-    *See engine oiling cycle: [[how_to:evooiling:start|Oil Cycle]]
+    *See: [[techtalk:evo:oil01#evolution_engine_oil_cycle|Evolution Engine Oil Cycle]]
 ==== Transmission ====
 **All Models**
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-Back to [[:sportster_history:start|Sportster History Index]]
+Back to [[sportster_history:99xx-01|Sportster History Index]]
 Back to 1998 Sportster History -Table of Contents- [[:sportster_history:1998_sportster ]]
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-Back to [[:sportster_history:start|Sportster History Index]]
+Back to [[sportster_history:99xx-01|Sportster History Index]]
 Back to 1998 Sportster History -Table of Contents- [[:sportster_history:1998_sportster ]]
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 ==== XLH 883 ====
-  * $5,395 Suggested List Price (when new)((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1998/Harley-Davidson/XL-883-SPORTSTER-883cc/Values))
+  * $5,395 Suggested List Price (when new)((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1998/Harley-Davidson/XL-883-SPORTSTER-883cc/Values))  What is the Current KBB Value?  ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xl-sportster-883/1998-harley-davidson-xl-sportster-883/trade-in/))
 === Dimensions ===
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-Back to [[:sportster_history:start|Sportster History Index]]
+Back to [[sportster_history:99xx-01|Sportster History Index]]
 Back to 1998 Sportster History -Table of Contents- [[:sportster_history:1998_sportster ]]
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 ==== XLH 883 Hugger ====
-  * $6,095 Suggested List Price (when new)((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1998/Harley-Davidson/XL-883-HUGGER-883cc/Values))
+  * $6,095 Suggested List Price (when new)((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1998/Harley-Davidson/XL-883-HUGGER-883cc/Values))  What is the Current KBB Value?  ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xl-sportster-883-hugger/1998-harley-davidson-xl-sportster-883-hugger/trade-in/))
 === Dimensions ===
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-Back to [[:sportster_history:start|Sportster History Index]]
+Back to [[sportster_history:99xx-01|Sportster History Index]]
 Back to 1998 Sportster History -Table of Contents- [[:sportster_history:1998_sportster ]]
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 ==== XLH 1200 ====
-  * $7,985 Suggested List Price (when new) ((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1998/Harley-Davidson/XL1200-SPORTSTER-1200cc/Values))
+  * $7,985 Suggested List Price (when new) ((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1998/Harley-Davidson/XL1200-SPORTSTER-1200cc/Values))  What is the Current KBB Value?  ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xl-sportster-1200/1998-harley-davidson-xl-sportster-1200/trade-in/))
 === Dimensions ===
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+{{:sportster_history:1998_1200xlh_by_graywolf.jpg?direct&300|}}
-Back to [[:sportster_history:start|Sportster History Index]]
-Back to 1998 Sportster History -Table of Contents- [[:sportster_history:1998_sportster ]]
+  * 1998 1200 XLH ((photo by Graywolf of the XLFORUM))
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+Back to [[sportster_history:99xx-01|Sportster History Index]]
+Back to 1998 Sportster History -Table of Contents- [[:sportster_history:1998_sportster ]]
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 ==== XL 1200C Custom====
-  * $9,045 Suggested List Price (when new)((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1998/Harley-Davidson/XL1200C-CUSTOM-1200cc/Values))
+  * $9,045 Suggested List Price (when new)((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1998/Harley-Davidson/XL1200C-CUSTOM-1200cc/Values))  What is the Current KBB Value?  ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xl-sportster-1200-custom/1998-harley-davidson-xl-sportster-1200-custom/trade-in/))
 === Dimensions ===
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-Back to [[:sportster_history:start|Sportster History Index]]
+Back to [[sportster_history:99xx-01|Sportster History Index]]
 Back to 1998 Sportster History -Table of Contents- [[:sportster_history:1998_sportster ]]
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 ==== XL 1200C Custom Anniversary ====
-  * $9,345 Suggested List Price (when new) ((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1998/Harley-Davidson/XL1200C-CSTM-ANN-1200cc/Values))
+  * $9,345 Suggested List Price (when new) ((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1998/Harley-Davidson/XL1200C-CSTM-ANN-1200cc/Values))  What is the Current KBB Value?  ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xl-sportster-1200-custom-anniversary/1998-harley-davidson-xl-sportster-1200-custom-anniversary/trade-in/))
 ==== XL 1200S Sport====
-  * $8,395 Suggested List Price (when new)((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1998/Harley-Davidson/XL1200S-SPORT-1200cc/Values))
+  * $8,395 Suggested List Price (when new)((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1998/Harley-Davidson/XL1200S-SPORT-1200cc/Values))  What is the Current KBB Value?  ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xl-sportster-1200-sport/1998-harley-davidson-xl-sportster-1200-sport/trade-in/))
   * Though the chassis is the same as those used in the first (1996-1997) of the 1200S models, you can immediately identify a '98 Sport because of its two-spark-plugs-per-cylinder heads and the unique finishes chosen for the engine. The gray spark leads of the dual-plug system are just the tip of the ignition system iceberg. The entire system is new. Four-pole coils get precise instructions from a black box which considers information from an intake-manifold-pressure sensor and "six-blip" rotor cup to map precise ignition timing for any given load and rpm combination. There is also a diagnostics hook-up to assist Harley technicians with troubleshooting.
   * In addition to the high-tech electronics, the Sportster S benefits from a point more compression (a 10.0:1 ratio instead of the standard 1200's 9.0:1), less restrictive mufflers, and special camshaft profiles. Harley says that the changes boost the 1200's torque by an average of 15 percent throughout the range and almost 10 percent (78 versus 71 foot-pounds) at 4000 rpm. All '98 Sportsters have a more efficient oil pump to improve scavenging from the dry sump. Running the quarter-mile in 13.39 seconds at 95.2, the Sport is, by a slim margin, the quickest Harley in recent memory, even outrunning the light 1200 Custom. The Sport also feels stronger and slightly more responsive at all rpm, and is most improved at the normal operating rpm. You can feed it full throttle at 2000 rpm without lugging, and it will pull to 6000 rpm. However, the engine's mechanical capabilities limit high-rpm operation less than the rider's tolerance for vibration. By 4000 rpm, the shaking, particularly through the short handlebar, is pretty uncomfortable. On the road, you're massaged with a low-frequency shake of moderate amplitude at 55 mph, but the speed and power of the vibration begin to infringe on comfort by 65 mph and make it downright unpleasant by 75 mph.
   * The riding position is also unique. With its narrow, low-rise handlebar and footpegs set at the height of a sportbike but further forward, the rider's posture doesn't fall into any typical categories. Though shorter riders felt it worked, taller riders felt "kind of curled up," particularly in the leg area. Most said they wanted the pegs lower or further rearward. The special saddle does afford a bit more room than the last 883 Sporty we sampled. Though narrow and not endowed with lots of padding, the saddle is acceptable for a couple of hours without a pause.
   * Gear changes were smoother and quieter than those of any Harley we have ever tested, and good by any standard. The throw is short and engagement positive.  The clutch also performed well.
   * The "Sport" aspect of the bike derives not only from the enhanced engine performance and riding position, but also from the suspension and brakes. Besides the usual adjustment for spring preload at the rear, the 1200S offers adjustments for spring preload up front and damping resistance at both ends, both for compression and extension. The piggyback-style reservoir shocks and 39mm cartridge fork are same ones used on previous XL Sports. On smooth roads, it's possible to set up the suspension to minimize pitching movements when you apply and remove cornering and braking loads. With damping resistance turned up, the Sport becomes very stable while charging corners. Combined with steering geometry that's designed for stability and slow, deliberate steering, this makes the bike ultra-steady in smooth corners, even very fast ones. However, we couldn't find a setting that provided a smooth ride over sharp-edged bumps or big bumps. Dialing back the damping resistance helped, but with limited travel it simply can't handle every road irregularity with aplomb.
   * The brakes get Harley's usual single-piston calipers, but there are two up front, and a strong squeeze can generate impressive deceleration, at least by cruiser standards. You can use either end's brakes confidently without fear of unwanted lock-up.
   * Styling: Though the Sport's '98 color palette is limited to black, the blacked-out treatment extends to many unique corners, including the mirrors, headlight eyebrow, handlebar, and rear fender rails. The engine has a variety of complementary finishes that also make it distinctive. The racing-style saddle and checkered-flag tank logo distinguish the Sport from any other machine. Though the vibration would make us reluctant to choose it for long-distance rides, Harley Sportster 1200 Sport provides more punch around town than other H-Ds and can provide hours of pleasure on winding roads. Its distinctive styling makes it a natural choice for riders who like the brand but don't want a me-too Harley cruiser.  ((http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/motorcycle-road-test-harley-davidson-xl1200s-sportster-sport  ))
 === Dimensions ===
   * Wheelbase: 60.2 in. / 1,529 mm
   * Overall Length: 87.6 in. / 2,225 mm
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+{{:sportster_history:20160207_222053_zpskuageqqg.jpg?direct&300 |}}
+XL 1200S  ((photo provided by Steelworker of the XLFORUM))
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-Back to [[:sportster_history:start|Sportster History Index]]
+Back to [[sportster_history:99xx-01|Sportster History Index]]
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