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====== Related Manuals and Documentation ====== | ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ====== | ||
- | 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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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__. \\ |
+ | **Factory Service Manuals (FSM)**; \\ | ||
The FSM will have the most accurate information, procedures and specs. \\ | 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. \\ | 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. \\ | 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**; \\ | ||
The Parts Catalog has part numbers of course but it also has exploded parts views. \\ | 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. \\ | However, IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ASSEMBLY MANUAL. \\ | ||
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But, all in all, the exploded views do help finding what goes where. \\ | 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. \\ | Most of the fasteners listed in the relevant parts catalog individual pages have thread sizes and lengths also in case you need those. \\ | ||
+ | **Note: ALL 1980-1985 PARTS CATALOGS LIST PARTS FOR PREVIOUS YEARS**. \\ 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. \\ | [[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 you decide which ones are right for you. \\ | Some often acquire several year model parts catalogs and that page will help you decide which ones are right for you. \\ | ||
- | [[techtalk:ref:tools803|Click Here]] for the HD List of Ironhead Sportster Hardware P/N & Descriptions page in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | ||
**Suggested Manuals**: \\ | **Suggested Manuals**: \\ | ||
* **Factory Service Manual (FSM)**: | * **Factory Service Manual (FSM)**: | ||
- | * 1979-1985 XL/XR Models 1000cc 4-Speed Service Manual (99484-85) | + | * **Original**: 1979-1981 XLH/XLCH/XLS-1000 Service Manual (99484-81) |
+ | * **Latest Edition**: 1979-1985 XL/XR Models 1000cc 4-Speed Service Manual (99484-85) | ||
* **Factory Parts Catalogs**: | * **Factory Parts Catalogs**: | ||
- | * **Original**: 1979-1981 Sportster XLH/XLCH/XLS-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-81) \\ Written in 1980 and should have the closest list of original parts for 1981 models. | + | * **Original**: 1979-1981 Sportster XLH/XLCH/XLS-1000 Parts Catalog (99451-81) |
- | * **Updated**: 1979-1985 XL Models Parts Catalog (99451-85A) \\ Written in 1990 and lists parts available in 1990 for 1981 models. | + | * Written in 1980 and should have the closest list of original parts for 1981 models. |
- | * **Other**: Reference the "Parts Catalog" page in the Sportsterpedia for a listing of other catalogs that pertain to your year model. | + | * **Latest Edition**: 1979-1985 XL Models Parts Catalog (99451-85A) |
+ | * Written in 1990 and lists parts available in 1990 for 1979-1985 models. | ||
* **Factory Owners Manual**: | * **Factory Owners Manual**: | ||
* 1981 XLH-1000/XLS-1000 Owners Manual (99466-81) | * 1981 XLH-1000/XLS-1000 Owners Manual (99466-81) | ||
**Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | ||
- | Below are pics of used manual covers related to 1981 model Sportsters. \\ | + | Below are pics of used manual covers (original and latest editions) related to 1981 model Sportsters. \\ |
+ | 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: \\ | ||
- | | 1979-1985 FSM (99484-85) | 1979-1981 Parts Catalog (99451-81) | 1979-1985 Parts Catalog (99451-85A) | | + | | 1979-1981 FSM (99484-81) | 1979-1985 FSM (99484-85) \\ (latest) | 1981 Owners Manual (99466-81) | |
- | |{{:sportster_history:l001-fsm-1985_edition_cover_for_1979-1985.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l002-pc-1981_edition_cover_99451-81_for_1979-1981.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l002-pc-1985_edition_cover_99451-85a_for_1979-1985.jpg?direct&200|}}| | + | |{{:sportster_history:l001-fsm-1981_edition_cover_99484-81_for_1979-1981.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{sportster_history:l001-fsm-1985_edition_cover_99484-85_for_1979-1985.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l003-om-1981_edition_cover_99466-81.jpg?direct&200|}}| |
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+ | | 1979-1981 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-81) | 1979-1985 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-85A) | | ||
+ | |{{:sportster_history:l002-pc-1981_edition_cover_99451-81_for_1979-1981.jpg?direct&200|}}|{{:sportster_history:l002-pc-1985_edition_cover_99451-85a_for_1979-1985.jpg?direct&200|}}| | ||
===== The Ironhead Multi-Year Parts Catalog Curse ===== | ===== The Ironhead Multi-Year Parts Catalog Curse ===== | ||
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* The MoCo knew about and tried to correct at least some of the parts catalog mistakes. | * The MoCo knew about and tried to correct at least some of the parts catalog mistakes. | ||
- | ===== Misc Resources in the Sportsterpedia ===== | + | ===== Search the Sportsterpedia ===== |
- | There are links to many factory service bulletins, parts and accessory bulletins plus information on part numbers and casting numbers in the Sportsterpedia. \\ | + | See the Navigation menu on the upper left of this page. \\ |
- | [[techtalk:menu#misc_resources|Click Here]] for the Misc Resource section for more information. \\ | + | 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. \\ |
- | ====== 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. \\ | ||
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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 https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-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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+ | {{:sportster_history:1981_xlh_xls_illust_engine_pic1_by_ddddylan.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:sportster_history:1981_xlh_xls_illust_engine_pic2_by_ddddylan.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:sportster_history:1981_xlh_xls_illust_engine_pic3_by_ddddylan.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | ||
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+ | {{:sportster_history:1981_xlh_xls_illust_engine_pic4_by_ddddylan.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:sportster_history:1981_xlh_xls_illust_engine_pic5_by_ddddylan.jpg?direct&300|}} {{:sportster_history:1981_xlh_xls_illust_engine_pic6_by_ddddylan.jpg?direct&300|}} \\ | ||
====== 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 ==== | ||
* Model Designations: XLH-1000, XLS-1000 | * Model Designations: XLH-1000, XLS-1000 | ||
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* Gap: .038"-.043" | * Gap: .038"-.043" | ||
* [[techtalk:ih:carb01#keihin_butterfly_or_non-cv_carb_late_1976-1987|Fuel System]]: Keihin (non-cv) Butterfly carburetor. | * [[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 http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1999774&highlight=VIN)). Not compatible with 67-80 Sportsters. | + | * [[techtalk:ih:engctl02|Electric Start]] only (Nippon Denso): This starter has a five sided solenoid ((ryder rick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-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 http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1999774&highlight=VIN)) | + | * No kicker available. ((ryder rick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/187189-engine-vin-decipher?t=1999774&highlight=VIN)) |
==== Capacities ===== | ==== Capacities ===== | ||
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==== Brakes ==== | ==== Brakes ==== | ||
+ | * Low mounted rear master cylinder, ((ryder rick of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/187189-engine-vin-decipher?t=1999774&highlight=VIN)) | ||
- | * Low mounted rear master cylinder, ((ryder rick of the XLFORUM http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1999774&highlight=VIN)) | + | ====== Models ====== |
- | ===== Models ===== | + | ===== XLH 1000 ===== |
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- | ==== XLH 1000 ==== | + | |
What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xlh-sportster-1000/1981-harley-davidson-xlh-sportster-1000/trade-in/)) | What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xlh-sportster-1000/1981-harley-davidson-xlh-sportster-1000/trade-in/)) | ||
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| 1981 XLH 1000 Mods include tank decal, sissy bar, and highway pegs.((Photo courtesy of 81Fe of the XLFORUM)) || | | 1981 XLH 1000 Mods include tank decal, sissy bar, and highway pegs.((Photo courtesy of 81Fe of the XLFORUM)) || | ||
- | + | ===== XLS 1000 Roadster ===== | |
- | ==== XLS 1000 Roadster ==== | + | |
What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xls-roadster-1000/1981-harley-davidson-xls-roadster-1000/trade-in/)) | What is the Current KBB Value? ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xls-roadster-1000/1981-harley-davidson-xls-roadster-1000/trade-in/)) | ||