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

  • #2
    The date code would be a good indication.
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    • #3
      As Chris says, the date code is your first reference point. It is on the seat mounting casting, right side.
      Robbie Knight Amca #2736

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      • #4
        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.
        Last edited by murph; 04-02-2019, 08:34 PM.
        1959 XLCH

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        • #5
          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.

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          • #6
            Condition is everything, Is it an xl or xlch frame? Post pictures, it's the only way you'll get an accurate value.
            1959 XLCH

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            • #7
              Originally posted by murph View Post
              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?

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              • #8
                Sportster frame ID

                What can you decide on this number? Thanks, Gary
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                • #9
                  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.
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                  • #10
                    Better pictures maybe ! Thanks, Gary
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                    • #11
                      47658-52 is the casting number, the date code is on the seat mounting casting, right side.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by 34 cac View Post
                        Better pictures maybe ! Thanks, Gary
                        Better pictures that are not helpful.
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                        • #13
                          Chris, you could have said they are stamped in or they are cast in etc etc

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                          • #14
                            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.

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                            • #15
                              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.
                              Robbie Knight Amca #2736

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