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HD tidbits from 1985

Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: Bruce Bryner <BBry...@iusb.edu>
Date: 1999/02/24
Subject: HD tidbits from '85

HD tidbits from '85
[Farewell to the Shovels]

** Limited Edition FXRC Low Ride Custom:
Twelve chromed engine covers, candy orange w/root beer trim, wire spoked wheels, fender from XR-1000. [think maybe they hada lotta fenders sitting around?]

Main Models, (production #'s):

XLX-61 1,000cc 4 speed, (1,824) 'Sportster'
XLH 1,000cc 4 speed, (4,074) 'Sportster'
XLS 1,000cc 4 speed, (616) 'Roadster'

*(80ci models: All Evo, although some early models maybe Shovels)
FXEF - 5 speed, (2,324) 'Fat Bob'
FXSB - 4 speed, (2,359) 'Low Rider'
FXWG - 4 speed, (4,171) 'Wide Glide'
FXRS - 5 speed, (3,476) 'Low Glide'
(1,008) - High performance
(299) - Chrome
FXRT - 5 speed, (1,252) 'Sport Glide'
FXRC - 5 speed, (1,084) 'Low Glide Custom'
FXST - 5 speed, (4,529) 'Softail'
FXRP - 5 speed, (976, {161=CHiPs}) 'Police'

FLH-80 - 4 speed, (41) 'Electra Glide'
FLH - 4 speed, (296) [belt]
FLHX - 4 speed, (80) 'Electra Glide' Special Edition
FLTC - 5 speed, (2,247, {40=sidecar}) 'Classic Tour Glide'
FLHTC - 5 speed, (4,058, {51=sidecar}) 'Classic Electra Glide'

FLHTC - (102) 'Shrine'
FLHTP - (216) 'Police'

[It's hard to say that any of below are "changes" for 1985, since many
changes occured during the second half of '84]

Paint:
Birch white, vivid black, classic tan, classic creme, candy blue, slate
gray metallic.

FXRS changes: belt final, performance suspension package optional.

FXRT: belt final

FXEF & FXSB: (both discontinued at end of year)
wet clutch, belt final.

FXWG: wet clutch, belt final.

FLHTC (Electra & Tour): belt final.

***tidbits taken from various sources. Exceptions may apply.

Bruce
The Journey IS the Reward.

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