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| ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ====== | ====== Related Manuals and Documentation ====== | ||
| - | 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. \\ | ||
| 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__. \\ |
| + | **Factory Service Manuals (FSM)**; \\ | ||
| The FSM will have the most accurate information, | The FSM will have the most accurate information, | ||
| Clymer and Haynes make service manuals also for Sportsters but some of the information is in error to the factory FSMs. \\ | Clymer and Haynes make service manuals also for Sportsters but some of the information is in error to the factory FSMs. \\ | ||
| 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**; \\ | ||
| The Parts Catalog has part numbers of course but it also has exploded parts views. \\ | The Parts Catalog has part numbers of course but it also has exploded parts views. \\ | ||
| However, IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ASSEMBLY MANUAL. \\ | However, IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN ASSEMBLY MANUAL. \\ | ||
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| But, all in all, the exploded views do help finding what goes where. \\ | But, all in all, the exploded views do help finding what goes where. \\ | ||
| Most of the fasteners listed in the relevant parts catalog individual pages have thread sizes and lengths also in case you need those. \\ | Most of the fasteners listed in the relevant parts catalog individual pages have thread sizes and lengths also in case you need those. \\ | ||
| + | **Note: ALL 1957-1978 PARTS CATALOGS LIST PARTS FOR PREVIOUS YEARS**. \\ Below is a simple list of original and " | ||
| + | The in-between year books may show different part numbers for the same year model bike. \\ | ||
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| + | (complete list of other parts catalogs and supplement catalogs that pertain to each year model on the bottom of that page) \\ | ||
| Some often acquire several year model parts catalogs and that page will help you decide which ones are right for you. \\ | Some often acquire several year model parts catalogs and that page will help you decide which ones are right for you. \\ | ||
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| **Suggested Manuals**: \\ | **Suggested Manuals**: \\ | ||
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| * **Original**: | * **Original**: | ||
| * **Latest Edition**: 1959-1969 Sportster Service Manual (99484-69) | * **Latest Edition**: 1959-1969 Sportster Service Manual (99484-69) | ||
| - | * **Factory Parts Catalogs**: | + | * **Factory Parts Catalogs**: |
| * **Original**: | * **Original**: | ||
| * Issued February 15, 1957. | * Issued February 15, 1957. | ||
| * Full parts catalog and lists parts available in 1957 for 1952-1957 models. | * Full parts catalog and lists parts available in 1957 for 1952-1957 models. | ||
| * Lists closest to original parts available for 1957 models. | * Lists closest to original parts available for 1957 models. | ||
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| * **Latest Edition**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/ | * **Latest Edition**: 1954-1978 Sportster XLH/ | ||
| * Issued in 1989. | * Issued in 1989. | ||
| * Full catalog and lists parts available in 1989 for 1954-1978 models. | * Full catalog and lists parts available in 1989 for 1954-1978 models. | ||
| * Includes some parts that were not available in the -78A catalog. | * Includes some parts that were not available in the -78A catalog. | ||
| + | * **Factory Owners Manual**: | ||
| + | * 1957 Sportster Rider Handbook (99466-57) | ||
| **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | **Pics of Manual Covers**. \\ | ||
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| Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | Click on any pic below to enlarge: \\ | ||
| - | | 1959 FSM (99484-59) ((pics from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ loose leaf inside and outside covers (original) | + | | 1957 Rider Handbook \\ (99466-57) |
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| + | | 1959 FSM (99484-59) ((pics from a collection by The French Owl of the XLFORUM)) \\ loose leaf inside and outside covers (original) | ||
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| | 1952-1957 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-57) | | 1952-1957 \\ Parts Catalog (99451-57) | ||
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| * The MoCo knew about and tried to correct at least some of the parts catalog mistakes. | * The MoCo knew about and tried to correct at least some of the parts catalog mistakes. | ||
| - | ===== Misc Resources in the Sportsterpedia ===== | + | ===== Search |
| - | There are links to many factory service bulletins, parts and accessory bulletins plus information | + | See the Navigation menu on the upper left of this page. \\ |
| - | [[techtalk:menu# | + | From there you can go to the main Ironhead section |
| ===== Illustrations ===== | ===== Illustrations ===== | ||
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| Click on any illustration below to enlarge. \\ | Click on any illustration below to enlarge. \\ | ||
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| + | General dimension drawing for 1957-1965 XLH / XLCH frames: \\ | ||
| + | This is a "short frame" | ||
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| ====== Specifications ====== | ====== Specifications ====== | ||
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| * Front: 3.50 x 18 (tire pressure: 14 psi / .96 bar) | * Front: 3.50 x 18 (tire pressure: 14 psi / .96 bar) | ||
| * Rear: 3.50 x 18 (tire pressure: 18 psi / 1.24 bar) | * Rear: 3.50 x 18 (tire pressure: 18 psi / 1.24 bar) | ||
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| - | ====== External Links ====== | ||
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