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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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 Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\
  
-|  1979-1981 FSM (99484-81)  |  1979-1985 FSM (99484-85) \\ (latest)  | +|  1979-1981 FSM (99484-81)  |  1979-1985 FSM (99484-85) \\ (latest)  |  1981 Owners Manual (99466-81)  | 
-|{{: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: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|}}|
  
 |  1979-1981 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-81)  |  1979-1985 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-85A)  | |  1979-1981 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-81)  |  1979-1985 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-85A)  |
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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. \\
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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 ======
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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))    ||
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 ===== XLS 1000 Roadster ===== ===== XLS 1000 Roadster =====

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