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| * HD issued a new tire fitment chart for correct matching of tire, tubes and wheels for 1983 models. ((HD Service Bulletin #M-867 dated March 11, 1983)) | * HD issued a new tire fitment chart for correct matching of tire, tubes and wheels for 1983 models. ((HD Service Bulletin #M-867 dated March 11, 1983)) | ||
| + | * Some early XLX models have experienced shifting or slight rotational movement of the speedometer assembly in it's mounting bracket. Instrument movement can be reduced by glueing the gasket to the instrument canister with Loctite Super Bond (99629-77) ((HD Dealer News, August 1982)) | ||
| * **Factory Recalls**: | * **Factory Recalls**: | ||
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| * New shoulder-less intake and exhaust valve guides for 1000cc engines (beginning with crankcase number (783 101037). ((HD Service Bulletin #M870 dated April 15, 1983)) ((HD Service Bulletin #M-870A dated May 10, 1983)) | * New shoulder-less intake and exhaust valve guides for 1000cc engines (beginning with crankcase number (783 101037). ((HD Service Bulletin #M870 dated April 15, 1983)) ((HD Service Bulletin #M-870A dated May 10, 1983)) | ||
| * A new style thrust washer is used on Late 83 XL production engines to control transmission mainshaft endplay. Also, the new washer is thicker and has no tang to prevent rotation as the old style thrust washer has. The roll pin in the crankcase has also been eliminated. ((HD Service Bulletin #M870 dated April 15, 1983)) ((HD Service Bulletin #M-870A dated May 10, 1983)) | * A new style thrust washer is used on Late 83 XL production engines to control transmission mainshaft endplay. Also, the new washer is thicker and has no tang to prevent rotation as the old style thrust washer has. The roll pin in the crankcase has also been eliminated. ((HD Service Bulletin #M870 dated April 15, 1983)) ((HD Service Bulletin #M-870A dated May 10, 1983)) | ||
| + | * New longer positive battery cable (70129-79A) to permit battery removal while servicing, without requiring removal of the seat. ((HD Dealer News, August 1982)) | ||
| * Late 83 XL ignition modules (32410-84) and sensor assemblies (32400-84) are being made with rubber rather than plastic components to improve service life and avoid possible separation of the connectors in the field resulting from loose fitting components. ((HD Service Bulletin #M870 dated April 15, 1983)) ((HD Service Bulletin #M-870A dated May 10, 1983)) | * Late 83 XL ignition modules (32410-84) and sensor assemblies (32400-84) are being made with rubber rather than plastic components to improve service life and avoid possible separation of the connectors in the field resulting from loose fitting components. ((HD Service Bulletin #M870 dated April 15, 1983)) ((HD Service Bulletin #M-870A dated May 10, 1983)) | ||
| * **XLH changes include**: | * **XLH changes include**: | ||
