[birkco]

I have a 1998 VN1500E classic - busted the front head cylinder which had the markings E1 1472 - can get Cylinder head 1996 VN1500 with markings E1 1440 will this fit my bike??

Clueless

 

[sfair]

Go to one of the many online parts suppliers and compare part numbers for the different years/models. If they are identical, you are good to go.
If not, then????