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RE: Help me identify my 73 Harley Sportster

RE: Help me identify my 73 Harley Sportster

Frigeratorman said 2010-03-21 04:56

Hi Scott,
I ride and wrench on a 1973 Ironhead Sportster.
The numbers in the VIN identify the model, 4A is an XLCH(kick only), 3A is an XLH(electric start), that said, it is possible to have a 4A with kick and electric(like mine does), but the starter has been added later.
The 1973 year had a mid year change in the cylinders and heads, an \

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