What are the belly numbers on a 1972 Sportster?

What are the belly numbers on a 1972 Sportster?

These numbers are commonly called “belly” numbers, as they are stamped into the bottom of both left and right cases. These numbers were stamped by the factory technicians that built the motor. For example, let’s say that a 1972 Sportster has belly numbers “772-1628”.

How to check the transmission on a Harley Davidson Sportster?

Hold the clutch lever in and place the transmission in first gear with the bike at a standstill. There should be no engine power transferring to the rear wheel. Figure 1. Sportster clutch lever and cable. The fluid level is easily checked through the derby cover or dipstick on some models.

What kind of transfer case does Jeep 1941-79 have?

On all Jeep vehicles 1941-79, equipped with the Dana Spicer 6 spline transfer case, you will have the largest selection available for transfer case adapters. These adapters are for replacement of Jeep transmissions that have a 6 spline input gear to the transfer case.

When did ironhead Sportster engine cases come out?

Ironhead engine cases from 1967 to 1978 have a different rear motor-mount than earlier cases. Sportster engine cases were updated in late 1979 for the 1980 model year. Although the last year of kick-start Sportsters was officially 1979, some 1980 models had cases with the hole and bushing for a kick-start.

Can you remove trans from 1984 xlx-61 Sportster?

To remove the trans, you first remove an engine side cover, and the whole gear cluster comes out in your hands. If you check out Sportster forums, you will also find some people that will tell you that the vibes just aren’t that bad on a solid mount. I bought a new 1984 XLX-61 that year, and I don’t recall the vibes were that bad.

What kind of transmission does a 2003 Sportster have?

2.The 2003 and before had a “trap door transmission”. That means, should you need internal transmission work you don’t have to split the engine cases like you do on the 2004 and newer models. Now I don’t particularly believe that there is any weakpoints in Sportster transmissions.

Is there a 1972 Harley Davidson Sportster for sale?

1972 H-D Sportster (XLCH): 1,000cc Iron-Head, Original Engine, Custom Paint, Very Unique, Milburn Stripes, Runs Great, Low Original Miles!Also have a mint 2012 Harley Sportster 72 for sale. Contact me any time to discuss further. 1972 Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 , Up for sale is a 1972 Harley Davidson XLH with electric and kick-start.

These numbers are commonly called “belly” numbers, as they are stamped into the bottom of both left and right cases. These numbers were stamped by the factory technicians that built the motor. For example, let’s say that a 1972 Sportster has belly numbers “772-1628”.

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