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02-10-2009, 05:12 PM

softail04

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what can you tell me

from this vin /motor no.4a51453h6
just got this iron head and would like to know what the vin means and really anything anybody can tell me about them /it..
have been around HD most of my life 67 yo now just never sporty's

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02-10-2009, 06:05 PM

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1976 XLCH

Sportster History >> http://www.sportster.org/history/

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02-10-2009, 07:25 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by softail04

The vin number........
4A.........says it is an XLCH model (3A would designate an XLH model)
51453........the number of the unit being made
H6.............. H is for Harley (I know, it's silly) and 6 is for 1976
So what you have is a 1976 XLCH engine. The frame should have a matching number if it is original. If you have a hardtail frame it is not original, but rather an aftermarket item....... pg

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