Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: Bruce Bryner <BBry...@iusb.edu>
Date: 1999/02/27
Subject: HD tidbits from '87
HD tidbits from '87
The sportster hit it's 30th birthday. [And since HD never lets a chance go by to celebrate], we will see anniversary models. Plus the Sportster got more chrome and a black engine paint job. [Put on the party clothes, the Sporty got special orange and black paint too].
*^* New Model Sportster; To go with the anniversary Sportster edition, also came a lowered 883. The fork tubes were shortened 2", revised shock angle, a softer seat at 26.75", (1.75" lower than standard), and called it the 'Hugger'. This model was aimed at women and men who didn't use as much fabric along the inseam.
*^* New Model,[sorta], FXLR Low Rider Custom: With the FXR popularity, it was time for another. HD combined the FXR with the chopper look of the FX. They used a solid rear wheel, 21" front wheel, an XR1000 front fender, and a small XL type headlight, speedo mounted between bars, one filler tank and no center console, 2 piece high handlebars w/2 cross-braces, black cylinders and crankcases w/chrome rocker/gearcase/primary covers, highway pegs, belt final, single rear/front brakes.
The Low Rider originally appeared 10 years before, but became 'Low Glide' up through '85, then 'Low Rider' again in '86, (still FXRS), [also interesting, they had the Low Glide Custom last year]. Now just because there may not be enough Low Riders, they also have a FXRS Low Rider Sport Edition for this year. So in celebration, [HD gotta party, lotta loooowwwww riders], the FXLR has even more flavors in both the 'Custom Anniversary Edition' with anniversary graphics on both fenders and the tank; as well as in the form of the 'Anniversary Low Rider' with a 10th Anniversary leather center tank strap. There was also an FXRC Special thrown in there to make damn sure you had an FXR to chose from, (736 produced). [Got it,...................................good].
[Oh, and the FXWG is now gone. The Softail pretty much replaced it. Which also means that there are now no more 4 speeds in the FX series.]
Now the FL series is not confusing at all, [much]. The term 'Classic Tour Glide would represent both the FLHTC and some FLHTC, and other FLHTC's are now called Electra Glide Classic, while last year, we had Classic Electra Glide. [This may be because some of the FL models were being stripped of some extra's to help lighten the load, (as it where), but this is purely speculation on my part.].
Main Models, (production #'s):
XLH 883cc 4 speed, (4,990) 'Sportster' $4,495
XLH 883cc 4 speed, (2,106) 'Hugger'
XLH 883cc 4 speed, (2,260) (upgrade)
XLH 1,100cc 4 speed, (4,018) 'Sportster'
XLH 1,100cc 4 speed, (600) 'Anniversary'
*(80ci models)
FXR - 5 speed, (1,265) 'Super Glide'
FXRS - 5 speed, (784) 'Low Rider' $8,449
FXRS-SP-5 speed, (1,142) 'Low Rider Sport Edition' $8,649
FXLR - 5 speed, (3,221) 'Low Rider Custom' $9,219
FXRT - 5 speed, (287) 'Sport Glide'
FXST - 5 speed, (2,422) 'Softail'
FXSTC - 5 speed, (5,264) 'Softail Custom' $9,499
FXRP - (565)
FLST - 5 speed, (4,339) 'Heritage Softail'
FLTC - 5 speed, (157 {32=sidecar}) 'Classic Tour Glide'
FLHTC - 5 speed, (699) 'Classic Tour Glide' $10,545
FLHTC - 5 speed, (4,215 {146=sidecar}) 'Electra Glide
Classic' $10,395
FLHT - (87)
FLHS - (1,054) $8,545
FLTC - (68) 'Shrine'
FLHTP - (397) 'Police'
FXR: belt final, smaller front fender.
FXRS: smaller front fender, Sport Edition has improved suspension.
FXRT: improved sound system.
FLST: Special package option including - windshield, passing lamps,
leather saddlebags, 2 piece seat w/backrest, studs & conchos.
MoCo minutes:
-Richard Teerlink named president of motorcyle division.
-HD exports 1,600 bikes to Canada, 1,200 to W. Europe, 1,300 to Japan.
-Starts "Buy Back" program for 883 Sportsters if you upgrade to FL or FX model within 2 years, (you got retail trade in value).
-HD again wins Cal. Highway patrol contract, ('87 production=171).
-HD asked that the tariffs be rescinded. [How better than to send a
message of confidence].
-HD is listed on New York Stock Exchange, $11/share.
-HD buys design and manufacturing rights from Armstrong Equip of
England, for military model MT-500 Offroad.
***tidbits taken from various sources. Exceptions may apply.
Bruce
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