Primary covers
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Primary covers
I found a really nice chrome primary cover I would like to buy at a local cycle salvage yard off a 1970 XLH with electric start. Does anyone know if it will fit or can be modified to fit my 1973 XLCH with electric start?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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RE: Primary covers
Sorry to report.....a 1970 primary cover will not work on any Sportster newer than 1970. This was the last year of the 'dry clutch'. In 1971 a new wet clutch was used. The clutch cable goes into the primary case on 1971 and newer.
1970 and earlier had the clutch cable going into the sprocket cover (R/H side) where the clutch worm was located. Two different animals in this respect...............piniongear
1970 and earlier had the clutch cable going into the sprocket cover (R/H side) where the clutch worm was located. Two different animals in this respect...............piniongear
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RE: Primary covers
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Thanks, Blake! Oh well, I kind of figured that was the "case"
I have both my parents out of the hospital, the kid graduated HS now it's time for me to get back on the ironhead!!! 
Thanks, Blake! Oh well, I kind of figured that was the "case"
I have both my parents out of the hospital, the kid graduated HS now it's time for me to get back on the ironhead!!!
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