Early Sportster Frame ID

[diablo]

Picked up a Sporty frame that is supposed to be 1957. How do I tell?

[Chris Haynes]

The date code would be a good indication.

[Rubone]

As Chris says, the date code is your first reference point. It is on the seat mounting casting, right side.

[murph]

The 1957 frame will have the numeric digit first and the letter second. (example 7 D) The later frames such a a 1967 frame will appear as D 7. The 1957 frame could also have a 6 numeric digit followed by the letter. There are other characteristics, if you can post a picture of it would be best.

[diablo]

OK--Mine has 9A so that would be 1959. So next question--what is a fair price and is anyone interested. Looks to be in good condition.

[murph]

Condition is everything, Is it an xl or xlch frame? Post pictures, it's the only way you'll get an accurate value.

[diablo]

Condition is everything, Is it an xl or xlch frame? Post pictures, it's the only way you'll get an accurate value.

Unfortunately I am computer illiterate and do not know how to even start to put a picture on this site. Can put them on eBay. Someday when someone has 8 hours to spare, they can explain it to me. Is there something that I can look at to determine xl or xlch?

[34 cac]

Sportster frame ID

What can you decide on this number? Thanks, Gary

[Chris Haynes]

Go to www.photobucket.com and open a FREE account. Upload your picture there. Once uploaded go to your library and copy the IMG code. Paste the IMG code here and wallah, you have pictures. No resizing necessary.

[34 cac]

Better pictures maybe ! Thanks, Gary

[1950Panhead]

47658-52 is the casting number, the date code is on the seat mounting casting, right side.

[Chris Haynes]

Better pictures maybe ! Thanks, Gary

Better pictures that are not helpful.

[duffeycycles]

Chris, you could have said they are stamped in or they are cast in etc etc

[1950Panhead]

Chris, you could have said they are stamped in or they are cast in etc etc

Several have replied, 47658-52 is the casting number, the date code is on the seat mounting casting, right side.

[Rubone]

The telling features are the oil tank mounts, etc, to distinguish between a CH frame and an H frame. He has already determined it is '59, first regular production year for the CH, so detailed shots of the entire frame are needed.