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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__. \\
 +**Note**: Updated manuals sometimes correct mistakes from the original manuals and some are updated simply to add mid year intro models. \\
  
 **Factory Service Manuals (FSM)**; \\ **Factory Service Manuals (FSM)**; \\
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   * **Factory Parts Catalog**:   * **Factory Parts Catalog**:
     * **Original**: 1997 XLH Models Parts Catalog (99451-97)     * **Original**: 1997 XLH Models Parts Catalog (99451-97)
-      * Written in 1996 and lists parts available in 1996 for 1995-1996 models.+      * Written in 1996 and lists parts available in 1997 for 1997 models.
     * **Updated Version**: 1997 XLH Models Parts Catalog (99451-97A)     * **Updated Version**: 1997 XLH Models Parts Catalog (99451-97A)
-      * Also written in 1996 and lists parts available in 1996 for 1995-1996 models.+      * Also written in 1996 and lists parts available in 1997 for 1997 models.
   * **Factory Owners Manual**:   * **Factory Owners Manual**:
-    * 1997 Owners Manual (99466-97)+    * 1997 (all) Models Owners Manual (99466-97).
  
 **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\
-Below are pics of used manual covers related to 1996 model Sportsters. \\+Below are pics of used manual covers related to 1997 model Sportsters. \\
 See the full list of pertinent catalogs in the links above.  \\ See the full list of pertinent catalogs in the links above.  \\
 Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\
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 +|  1997 Owners Manual (99466-97)  |
 +|{{:sportster_history:l003-om-1997_edition_cover_99466-97.jpg?direct&200|}}|
  
 |  1997 FSM \\ Original Manual (99484-97)  |  1997 Original \\ Parts Catalog (99451-97)  |  1997 Updated \\ Parts Catalog (99451-97A)  | |  1997 FSM \\ Original Manual (99484-97)  |  1997 Original \\ Parts Catalog (99451-97)  |  1997 Updated \\ Parts Catalog (99451-97A)  |
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 ===== Engine, Drivetrain, Performance ===== ===== Engine, Drivetrain, Performance =====
  
 ==== Engine- 883 ==== ==== Engine- 883 ====
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   * Air Cooled, Overhead Valve, V-twin Evolution®   * Air Cooled, Overhead Valve, V-twin Evolution®
   * Type: 4 Cycle, 45'V   * Type: 4 Cycle, 45'V
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 === Specifications === === Specifications ===
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 === Drivetrain === === Drivetrain ===
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   * Primary Drive: Triple- Row Chain   * Primary Drive: Triple- Row Chain
   * Primary Drive Front Gear: 35 Teeth   * Primary Drive Front Gear: 35 Teeth
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 === Performance === === Performance ===
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   * Engine Torque Testing Method:   * Engine Torque Testing Method:
   * Engine Torque:Torque: 50 ft-lb @ 4,600 rpm ((1993-1997))   * Engine Torque:Torque: 50 ft-lb @ 4,600 rpm ((1993-1997))
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 ==== Engine- 1200 ==== ==== Engine- 1200 ====
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   * Air Cooled,Overhead Valve, V-twin Evolution®   * Air Cooled,Overhead Valve, V-twin Evolution®
   * Type: 4 Cycle, 45'V   * Type: 4 Cycle, 45'V
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   * Oil Tank Capacity w/Filter: 3 qt / 2.8 liters   * Oil Tank Capacity w/Filter: 3 qt / 2.8 liters
   * Ignition: Dual Fire Module (behind triangle cover)   * Ignition: Dual Fire Module (behind triangle cover)
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 === Specifications === === Specifications ===
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 === Drivetrain === === Drivetrain ===
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   * Primary Drive: Triple- Row Chain   * Primary Drive: Triple- Row Chain
   * Primary Drive Front Gear: 35 Teeth   * Primary Drive Front Gear: 35 Teeth
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 === Performance === === Performance ===
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   * Engine Torque Testing Method:   * Engine Torque Testing Method:
   * Engine Torque:Torque: 71 ft-lb @ 4,000 rpm ((1993-1997))   * Engine Torque:Torque: 71 ft-lb @ 4,000 rpm ((1993-1997))
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 ==== Engine- 1200S ==== ==== Engine- 1200S ====
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   * Air Cooled,Overhead Valve, V-twin Evolution®   * Air Cooled,Overhead Valve, V-twin Evolution®
   * Type: 4 Cycle, 45'V   * Type: 4 Cycle, 45'V
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 === Specifications === === Specifications ===
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 === Drivetrain === === Drivetrain ===
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   * Primary Drive: Triple- Row Chain   * Primary Drive: Triple- Row Chain
   * Primary Drive Front Gear: 35 Teeth   * Primary Drive Front Gear: 35 Teeth
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 === Performance === === Performance ===
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   * Engine Torque Testing Method:   * Engine Torque Testing Method:
   * Engine Torque:Torque: 71 ft-lb @ 4,000 rpm ((1996-1997))   * Engine Torque:Torque: 71 ft-lb @ 4,000 rpm ((1996-1997))
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 ===== Specifications ===== ===== Specifications =====
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 ===== Models ===== ===== Models =====
  
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 ==== XLH 883 Hugger ==== ==== XLH 883 Hugger ====
 $ 5,895 Suggested Retail Price (when new) ((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1997/Harley-Davidson/XL883-HUGGERSOLID-883cc/Values))  What is the Current KBB Value?  ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xl-sportster-883-hugger/1997-harley-davidson-xl-sportster-883-hugger/trade-in/)) $ 5,895 Suggested Retail Price (when new) ((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1997/Harley-Davidson/XL883-HUGGERSOLID-883cc/Values))  What is the Current KBB Value?  ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xl-sportster-883-hugger/1997-harley-davidson-xl-sportster-883-hugger/trade-in/))
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 ==== XLH 1200 ==== ==== XLH 1200 ====
 $ 7,560 Suggested Retail Price (when new) ((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1997/Harley-Davidson/XL1200-SPORTSTERSOLID-1200cc/Values))  What is the Current KBB Value?  ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xl-sportster-1200/1997-harley-davidson-xl-sportster-1200/trade-in/)) $ 7,560 Suggested Retail Price (when new) ((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1997/Harley-Davidson/XL1200-SPORTSTERSOLID-1200cc/Values))  What is the Current KBB Value?  ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xl-sportster-1200/1997-harley-davidson-xl-sportster-1200/trade-in/))
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 ==== XL 1200C ==== ==== XL 1200C ====
 $ 8,620 Suggested Retail Price (when new) ((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1997/Harley-Davidson/XL1200C-CUSTOMSOLID-1200cc/Values))  What is the Current KBB Value?  ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xl-sportster-1200-custom/1997-harley-davidson-xl-sportster-1200-custom/trade-in/)) $ 8,620 Suggested Retail Price (when new) ((http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1997/Harley-Davidson/XL1200C-CUSTOMSOLID-1200cc/Values))  What is the Current KBB Value?  ((http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/harley-davidson/xl-sportster-1200-custom/1997-harley-davidson-xl-sportster-1200-custom/trade-in/))