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sportster_history:99xx-01 [2021/09/13 01:09]
hippysmack [1970 - 1979]
sportster_history:99xx-01 [2023/01/24 16:35]
ixl2relax [Sportster History (with VINs & Specifications)]
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-1957 Orig Ironhead ​- 1967 Elec Start - 1986 Evo Engine ​- 2004 Rubbermount - 07EFI/​14CANbus - -\\+1957 Orig Ironhead - 1967 Elec Start - 1986 Evo Engine - 2004 Rubbermount - 2007 EFI 2014 CANbus\\
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 ^**Below is a summary of the progression of early to present day Sportsters. Included here are general year model changes from models to engines, tires etc. For detailed information on a specific year model go to:** [[sportster_history:​99xx-01#​sportsters_specifications_by_specific_year|Year-by-Year Listing of Sportsters]].^  ​ ^**Below is a summary of the progression of early to present day Sportsters. Included here are general year model changes from models to engines, tires etc. For detailed information on a specific year model go to:** [[sportster_history:​99xx-01#​sportsters_specifications_by_specific_year|Year-by-Year Listing of Sportsters]].^  ​
  
-    * Some parts below are excerpts from the book "​Harley Davidson Data Book" by Rick Conner published by MBI Publishing Co. 1996. This book does have some errors in it and as the errors are found, they are corrected.  ​ 
     * 'THE HISTORY OF THE SPORTSTER'​ contributions by: docjimbob, Tim Schumacher, Tom Riccio, & Kev Maher and Bruce'​s Harley Page (check for History on all HD models). ((http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=32308))     * 'THE HISTORY OF THE SPORTSTER'​ contributions by: docjimbob, Tim Schumacher, Tom Riccio, & Kev Maher and Bruce'​s Harley Page (check for History on all HD models). ((http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=32308))
     * Other sources are referenced accordingly with footnotes.     * Other sources are referenced accordingly with footnotes.
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       * Saddle height 26-7/​8"​ to 29"       * Saddle height 26-7/​8"​ to 29"
       * Road Clearance 2-1/2" to 4-5/8" ((1959-1964 HD Sportster FSM pg 1A-3)) ​   ​       * Road Clearance 2-1/2" to 4-5/8" ((1959-1964 HD Sportster FSM pg 1A-3)) ​   ​
-      * 55cid 7.5:1 Compression,​ hemi-spherical style heads, 90 degree valve angle, OHV V-twin, 4 cams ((http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=32308))((Credits to the Harley Davidson Data Book by Rick Conner 1996 MBI Publishing Company))+      * 55cid 7.5:1 Compression,​ hemi-spherical style heads, 90 degree valve angle, OHV V-twin, 4 cams ((http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=32308))
       * 48 ft-lbs of torque at 3600 RPMs.       * 48 ft-lbs of torque at 3600 RPMs.
       * 1-11/​16"​ Dia. intake valves ((1972-2003 HD Shop Dope Service Bulletin No 392 11-27-1957)) ​     ​       * 1-11/​16"​ Dia. intake valves ((1972-2003 HD Shop Dope Service Bulletin No 392 11-27-1957)) ​     ​
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         * XLCH 1000 (45)         * XLCH 1000 (45)
         * XLT 1000 (15)         * XLT 1000 (15)
 +      * XR 750 (83)
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   * **XLH and XLCH changes include**:   * **XLH and XLCH changes include**:
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       * Standard 883 powertrain on a 1200C chassis.((1998 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 135))       * Standard 883 powertrain on a 1200C chassis.((1998 HD Sportster Parts Catalog pg 135))
   * **XL1200S changes include**:   * **XL1200S changes include**:
 +      * Engine compression increased to 10:1
       * Single-fire ignition module (underseat) & quad-output coil       * Single-fire ignition module (underseat) & quad-output coil
       * Dual-plug Buell Lightning heads (with hotter '​W'​ cams)       * Dual-plug Buell Lightning heads (with hotter '​W'​ cams)
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   * Production Information:​   * Production Information:​
-      * ???+      * XL883L SuperLow 
 +      * XL883N Iron 883 
 +      * XL1200C 1200 Custom 
 +      * XL1200CX Roadster 
 +      * XL1200T SuperLow 1200T 
 +      * XL1200NS Iron 1200 
 +      * XL1200X Forty-Eight 
 +      * XL1200XS Forty-Eight Special
  
  
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-.+  * Production Information:​ 
 +      * XL883N Iron 883 
 +      * XL1200NS Iron 1200 
 +      * XL1200X Forty-Eight
  
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