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Old Jan 7, 2021 | 09:01 PM
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How to identify the between which cylinders and heads you have
 
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Old Jan 7, 2021 | 09:43 PM
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Well, the between is...

Just kidding, I assume you meant to say the "difference between"?
 
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Yes lol sry
 
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cylinders are the same ... you can tell the difference between the heads by the intake and exhaust ports
 
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Here is a link to good Sportster cylinder head information:

XL HEADS OFFERED OVER THE YEARS
 
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