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====== Vehicle Identification ====== | ====== Vehicle Identification ====== | ||
===== 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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===== Engine Serial Numbers ===== | ===== Engine Serial Numbers ===== | ||
The engine serial numbers were still stamped in the case but longer used for identification purpose of ownership on 1970-up model Sportsters. \\ | The engine serial numbers were still stamped in the case but longer used for identification purpose of ownership on 1970-up model Sportsters. \\ | ||
- | * Starting with the 1970 season, the engine VIN is stamped on the right side of the engine crankcase and on the frame. \\ However, 1970 is a one year engine with exception of some early 1971 models with cases carried over from the 1970 batch. \\ The VIN pad is in a different position from every other year which is between the front two lifters. ((Ferrous Head of the XLFORUM | + | * Starting with the 1970 season, the engine VIN is stamped on the right side of the engine crankcase and on the frame. \\ However, 1970 is a one year engine with exception of some early 1971 models with cases carried over from the 1970 batch. \\ The VIN pad is in a different position from every other year which is between the front two lifters. ((Ferrous Head of the XLFORUM |
====== 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. \\ | ||
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**Parts Catalogs**; \\ | **Parts Catalogs**; \\ | ||
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- | General dimension | + | General |
+ | * (L) for 1970-1972 XLH / XLCH " | ||
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====== Specifications ====== | ====== Specifications ====== | ||
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Also see the "Misc Resources" | Also see the "Misc Resources" | ||
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==== Model Designations ==== | ==== Model Designations ==== | ||
* XLH, XLCH | * XLH, XLCH |