Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: Bruce Bryner <BBry...@iusb.edu>
Date: 1999/02/27
Subject: HD tidbits from '88
HD tidbits from '88
[Another new Sportster engine]
[Oh, and it's HD's 85th. Time for some more anniversary models.
The FXRS, FLTC, FLHTC & new FXSTS would get anniversary graphics].
[By now, I'm noticing that the popularity of the Softail Custom is growing by 50% per year. Suppose HD will notice this too, and just like the FXR, come out with a new model now, and then several new ones within a couple years?.....hmmmm].
[Big Engine News Alert]
The sportster 1100cc is replaced by the 1200cc;
The 1100 bore was taken out to 3.5", new combustion chambers and 40mm carb with enriching circuits for smoother runnning in the city. This all would increase the horses 12%.
*^* New Model FXSTS Softail Springer:
With the help of computers and teflon bearings, the Springer front end
of '48 could perform to contemporary standards. The front fender in '88
would sit rather high off the wheel, and it would be lowered because of
customer disapproval.
'88 Specs: 38mm Keihin carb, duplex chain primary, belt final, CDI
ignition, 635 lbs, 64.5" wheelbase, 6.4 gallon tank, black w/red
pinstripes, $10,279.
Main Models, 4-speed, (production #'s):
XLH 883cc, (5,387) 'Sportster'
XLH 883cc, (4,501) 'Hugger'
XLH 883cc, (1,893) 'Sportster Deluxe'
XLH 1,200cc, (4,752) 'Sportster'
*(80ci models 5 speed)
FXR - (1,205) 'Super Glide'
FXRS - (3,156) 'Low Rider'
FXRS-SP-(818) 'Low Rider Sport Edition'
FXLR - (902) 'Low Rider Custom'
FXRT - (243) 'Sport Glide'
FXRP - (795)
FXST - (1,467) 'Softail'
FXSTC - (6,621) 'Softail Custom'
FXSTS - (1,356) 'Springer Softail' [Now that's beauty!]
FLST - (2,209) 'Heritage Softail'
FLTC - (839, {44=sidecar}) 'Classic Tour Glide'
FLHTC - (5,016 {207=sidecar}) 'Electra Glide Classic'
FLHS - (1,677) 'Electra Glide Sport'
FLTC - (9) 'Shrine'
FLHTP - (621) 'Police'
Paint: vivid black, bright cobalt candy blue, bright candy plum, candy brandywine, brandywine and crimson, bright cobalt candy blue w/brillant silver, candy crimson, candy bronze and creme, vivid black and creme, metallic blue and cadet blue metallic, creme and champagne gold.
XLH883: 40mm constant velocity Keihin slide carb, taller shocks, longer swingarm, stiffer 39mm front forks, solo seat, cast wheels, Hugger Package options including - lower suspension, saddle & buckhorn bars.
883 Package - 2 tone paint, buckhorn bars, spoked wheels, dual seat, extra chrome and tach.
XLH 1200: 39mm front forks, 2 tone paint, dual seat, buckhorn bars,
speedo and tach, additional mirror.
FXR: 39mm forks, buckhorn bars.
FXRS, FXLR, FXRT, FXST: 39mm forks.
MoCo minutes:
-Richard Teerlink named president and chief operating officer of HD.
- James Patterson named pres of motorcycle division.
- first year of HD traveling museum. [Actually, it had existed for
almost a century, but more people were just starting to take notice].
-HD organized MDA rides. $600,000 donated. 6,000 riders.
-H.O.G. membership totals 90,000.
Racing:
Chris Carr wins 600cc championship.
Scott Parker wins AMA Grand National.
***tidbits taken from various sources. Exceptions my apply.
Bruce
The Journey IS the Reward.
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