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 ===== Frame VIN Numbers ===== ===== Frame VIN Numbers =====
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 Starting in 1970, the only numbers used for the purpose of identification are on the right neck and frame downtube. Starting in 1970, the only numbers used for the purpose of identification are on the right neck and frame downtube.
   * The frame is stamped with a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)identification.   * The frame is stamped with a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)identification.
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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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 See the full list of pertinent catalogs in the link above.  \\ See the full list of pertinent catalogs in the link above.  \\
 Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\
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 |  1970-1972 FSM (99484-72)  \\ loose leaf outside cover  |  1970-1978 FSM (99484-78) \\ (latest)  |  1972 Owners Manual (99466-72)  | |  1970-1972 FSM (99484-72)  \\ loose leaf outside cover  |  1970-1978 FSM (99484-78) \\ (latest)  |  1972 Owners Manual (99466-72)  |
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 See the Navigation menu on the upper left of this page. \\ 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. \\ 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 ===== ===== 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. \\
  
-General dimension drawing for 1970-1972 XLH / XLCH frames: \\ +General frame dimension drawings: \\ 
-{{:sportster_history:illust_-_frame_dims_-_general_-_1970-1972_xlh_xlch.png?direct&400|}} \\+  * (L) for 1970-1972 XLH / XLCH "long frames": \\ What was done here was to mod the dims on the earlier frame drawing and call it a day so this particular drawing isn't a solid representation. 
 +  * (R) This is the 'correct' drawing for late 1973-1978 "long frames". Dims are also good for 1967-1969 XLH and 1970-E1973 (all models). ((Dr Dick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/148782-animal-mother-reigns/page4?postcount=58#post3178758)) \\ 
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 +{{:sportster_history:illust_-_frame_dims_-_general_-_1970-1972_xlh_xlch.png?direct&400|}} {{: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 ====
   * XLH, XLCH   * XLH, XLCH
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 ==== Engine ==== ==== Engine ====
-{{sportster_history:1972_xlh883_engine_by_deedub97gt.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by deedub97gt of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1637849&page=17))+{{sportster_history:1972_xlh883_engine_by_deedub97gt.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by deedub97gt of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/151798-75-rigid-iron-rebuild/page17?t=1637849&page=17))
  
   * Electric Start   * Electric Start
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 |1972 XLCH 1000 ((photo courtesy of lucky23 of the XLFORUM))|1972 XLCH 1000 ((photo courtesy of lucky23 of the XLFORUM))| |1972 XLCH 1000 ((photo courtesy of lucky23 of the XLFORUM))|1972 XLCH 1000 ((photo courtesy of lucky23 of the XLFORUM))|
 |{{sportster_history:1972_xlch883_pic_01_by_steve_lewis.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{sportster_history:1972_xlch883_pic_02_by_steve_lewis.jpg?direct&300|}}| |{{sportster_history:1972_xlch883_pic_01_by_steve_lewis.jpg?direct&300|}}|{{sportster_history:1972_xlch883_pic_02_by_steve_lewis.jpg?direct&300|}}|
-|1972 XLCH 1000- Only mods include:18 inch rear wheel, and shifter and seat ((photo courtesy of Steve Lewis of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=666910&page=71))||+|1972 XLCH 1000- Only mods include:18 inch rear wheel, and shifter and seat ((photo courtesy of Steve Lewis of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/86209-post-a-pic-of-your-amf-sporty/page71?t=666910&page=71))||
  
  

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