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| techtalk:ih:body01e [2025/01/21 20:38] – [1970-1972 XLH, XLCH Sportster Frame Pics] hippysmack | techtalk:ih:body01e [2025/01/21 20:52] (current) – [1970-1972 XLH, XLCH Sportster Frame Pics] hippysmack |
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| * The frame has 2 threaded holes under the seat casting for the XLCH oil tank bracket but unused for XLH. | * The frame has 2 threaded holes under the seat casting for the XLCH oil tank bracket but unused for XLH. |
| * The channel on the left seat post has threaded holes in the top and bottom for the each's battery tray. \\ (lower only used for XLH, both used for XLCH) | * The channel on the left seat post has threaded holes in the top and bottom for the each's battery tray. \\ (lower only used for XLH, both used for XLCH) |
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| | **VIN Numbers**: Starting with the 1970 season, the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on the right side of the engine case between the cylinders (except 1970-E1971). The same VIN is stamped into both the engine and the frame. However, the only legal VIN number for Harley’s produced from 1970-up is on the frame. The engine number now serves no purpose for vehicle identification. But the motor number (if not altered) does show if the motor and frame were factory issued. [[sportster_history:99xx-01a#vin_info|Click Here]] to go to the VIN page in the Sportsterpedia for more information. \\ |
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| **Replacement Frames**: With the 1970 model release in late summer 1969, Harley changed it's procedures for replacement cases and frames. ((Chuckthebeatertruck of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/4958491-72-vin-on-a-73-frame/page3#post4958667)) Prior to August/September 1969, dealers COULD order unstamped cases or frames. They did not have to prove these were replacement parts. Dealers then restamped the numbers as needed and if they were on the ball, they filled out the correct paperwork with their state for a restamped VIN. Hence, prior to late 1969, a restamp could use pretty much any font available to the dealer. You could just walk in -- order and off you go. After the autumn of 1969, HD dealers could only order cases or frames WITH the number stamped by the factory -- not the dealer. The dealer had to turn in the numbered part to the MOCO to receive the replacement. So, you as the consumer couldn't get your hands on these parts without turning in a part. \\ | **Replacement Frames**: With the 1970 model release in late summer 1969, Harley changed it's procedures for replacement cases and frames. ((Chuckthebeatertruck of the XLFORUM https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-era-specific-and-model-specific/ironhead-sportster-motorcycle-talk-1957-1985/4958491-72-vin-on-a-73-frame/page3#post4958667)) Prior to August/September 1969, dealers COULD order unstamped cases or frames. They did not have to prove these were replacement parts. Dealers then restamped the numbers as needed and if they were on the ball, they filled out the correct paperwork with their state for a restamped VIN. Hence, prior to late 1969, a restamp could use pretty much any font available to the dealer. You could just walk in -- order and off you go. After the autumn of 1969, HD dealers could only order cases or frames WITH the number stamped by the factory -- not the dealer. The dealer had to turn in the numbered part to the MOCO to receive the replacement. So, you as the consumer couldn't get your hands on these parts without turning in a part. \\ |
