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Old Oct 4, 2019 | 07:15 AM
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im looking for a paint code for a 1986 XLH 883. Original owner said it was a bright red. Would appreciate any help.

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Old Oct 5, 2019 | 07:29 AM
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If you don't have a hint of original paint, behind a cover, underside of fuel tank then the only way to get it is taking your vin number to a Harley dealer hoping the parts department will look it up for you. It's also possible the data base won't have the older bike's build sheet stored but pretty much the only avenue unless you can find a clue on the bike.
 
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Search for 98603 GP signal red. Almost bought one...Not 100% sure that is the correct one, but it was an orange/red color. It was a solid color, non-metallic. Other models used that color so you should be able to eye ball it by searching for signal red 98603 GP.

Below is a pick of the color, pretty sure that is the signal red 98603 gp

http://www.2040-motos.com/harley-dav...portster-2291/
 
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I have back to 87 and the paint code mentioned above is still active in 1987




Harley Davidson 1987

Artic White98603GY

Birch White98063 AV

Bright Candy Plum98603 HB/HL

Candy Brandywine98603 FP/HE

Candy Bronze98603 HI/HH

Candy Crimson98603 HJ/HE

Champagne Gold98603 GZ

Creme98603 EX

Dark Candy Plum98603 GK/HL

Maroon98603 HK

Metallic Blue98603 HG

Signal Red98603 GP

Silver Metallic98603 HB

Vivid Black98603 DH




 
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