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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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What heads will fit a 79? Do any other years fit or only 79 heads? Thanks.
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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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Pretty sure any of the 1000cc heads will fit '72-'85 but check in with the Ironhead gurus at http://xlforum.net/vbportal/
 
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Cool, thanks for the help.
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Same part number from mid-1973 through 1983. Different part number for '84 and '85 (maybe differentvalve guides?)
 
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