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14th January 2022
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Know It All
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 152 Sportster/Buell Model: sportster Sportster/Buell Year: 1968
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New to me '74 xlch
I have recently purchased a 1974 xlch with an electric start as well as the kick start. It runs good but is in need of cosmetic restoration and some rewiring. Can anyone tell me where I can get a FSM and will if it have a wiring diagram.
I am sure I will be back with more questions as I get into it
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14th January 2022
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Webster, NY
Posts: 4,569 Sportster/Buell Model: XL 883/1200 Hugger Sportster/Buell Year: 1995 Sportster/Buell Model #2: 11 RK
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Congrats on the new to you bike! Had a 74 for about 10 years.
Found this on FleaBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/19278020081...wAAOSwr7xeapwz
There are lots of Clymer ones cheaper but they leave a lot to be desired. They are ok as a reference along WITH a FSM. Not so good alone IMO.
Let us know how you make out.
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14th January 2022
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: ny
Posts: 543 Sportster/Buell Model: sportster stroker xlch Sportster/Buell Year: 1970 Sportster/Buell Model #2: sportster xlh Sportster/Buell Year #2: 73 Other Motorcycle Model: 99 inch sportster Other Motorcycle Year: 2003
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Google ratbikeservice and download the FSM and Parts Catalog.
The wiring diagram is in the FSM.
Last edited by sungod; 14th January 2022 at 12:49..
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14th January 2022
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Flat Track Champion
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 661 Sportster/Buell Model: custom Sportster/Buell Year: na
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+1 dont get clymer/haynes
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14th January 2022
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Chief Know It All
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 435 Sportster/Buell Model: Ironhead Sportster/Buell Year: 1981 Other Motorcycle Model: 1964 Triumph 3TA
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I disagree about the Clymer. I have the official Harley manual & the Haynes. I only use the Clymer, to me it's the best of all of them. Don't bother with the Haynes, it's not even good for wiping your arse on.
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14th January 2022
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 10,969 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200s Sportster/Buell Year: 2001 Sportster/Buell Model #2: xlch Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1974
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+1 mr. andy
aftermarket assumes you are a novice but the fsm says you can walk and chew gum at the same time.
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14th January 2022
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Know It All
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 152 Sportster/Buell Model: sportster Sportster/Buell Year: 1968
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Thanks for the replies, I will be buying one or the other or maybe both. The wiring is a mess and electrical is not my strong suit.
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14th January 2022
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XL FORUM LIFE MEMBER
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Texas/Mexican Border
Posts: 3,555 Sportster/Buell Model: xls 1000 Sportster/Buell Year: 1980 Sportster/Buell Model #2: xls 1000 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1983 Other Motorcycle Model: 1200 Chopper XL Other Motorcycle Year: 1990
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This is what I bought for my 1980 rewire
https://www.ebay.com/itm/37185515807...wAAOSwIWZhwJou
Last year. That harness was 79 bucks. |
14th January 2022
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Rider Of The Iron Steed
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: N6C 1N3
Posts: 32,796 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 1978
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I use all three: FSM, Clymer, Haynes. I disagree with all of the negative talk about any of these. - Haynes has the best photos
- Clymer has good stuff that is not in the FSM
- FSM is essential
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