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 ===== Frame VIN Numbers =====
 
 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.
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 ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ======
 
 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__. \\
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 See the full list of pertinent catalogs in the link above.  \\
 Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\
 
 
 |  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. \\
 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 =====
 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)) \\
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 General frame dimension drawings: \\
   * (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 httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showpost.phpsportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/148782-animal-mother-reigns/page4?p=4370194&postcount=58#post3178758)) \\
 
 {{: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|}} \\
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 [[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. \\
 
 ==== Model Designations ====
   * XLH, XLCH
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 ==== Engine ====
 {{sportster_history:1972_xlh883_engine_by_deedub97gt.jpg?direct&300|}} ((photo by deedub97gt of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-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
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 |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|}}|
 |1972 XLCH 1000- Only mods include:18 inch rear wheel, and shifter and seat ((photo courtesy of Steve Lewis of the XLFORUM httphttps://www.xlforum.net/forumsforum/showthread.phpsportster-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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