Harley-Davidson XLS1000 Low Rider

Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson
Also called	XLS1000 Low Rider, XLS 1000 Low Rider, FXS1200 Low Rider, FXS 1200 Low Rider, FXS1340 Low Rider, FXS 1340 Low Rider, FXRS 1340 Low Rider Sport Edition, FXRS 1340 Low Rider Custom, FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition (reduced effect), FXLR 1340 Low Rider Custom (reduced effect), FXRS 1340 Low Rider (reduced effect), FXRS 1340 SP Low Rider Special Edition, FXLR 1340 Low Rider Custom, Low Rider Convertible, FXRS 1340 Low Rider, 1340 Low Rider Sport, 1340 Low Rider Convertible, 1340 Low Rider Custom, 1340 Dyna Low Rider, FXDLI Dyna Low Rider, Dyna Low Rider S, Dyna Low Rider S Dark Custom, Softail Low Rider, FXSB 1340 Low Rider, FXDL Dyna Low Rider
Production	1978
Engine	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio	8.8;1
Ignition	Transistorized
Transmission	4 Speed
Frame	Single down tube cradle
Suspension	Front: Telehydraulic forks Rear: Dual shocks swinging arm fork
Brakes	Front: 2x disc Rear: Single disc
Front Tire	MJ 90-19
Rear Tire	MT90-16
Weight	240 kg / 530 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity	13.5 Liters / 3.5 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 8.8;1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a MJ 90-19 front tire and a MT90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x disc in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telehydraulic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks swinging arm fork. The XLS1000 Low Rider was fitted with a 13.5 Liters / 3.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 240 kg / 530 lbs.

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Overview

Harley Davidson

XLS 1000 Low Rider

Make Model	Harley Davidson XLS 1000 Low Rider
Year	1978
Engine Type	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement	998 cc / 60.8 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	81 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression	8.8;1
Induction	38mm Keihin carburetor
Ignition	Transistorized
Starting	Electric
Max Power	57 hp / 41.7 kW @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque	55 ft-lb / 74 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Transmission	4 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Single down tube cradle
Front Suspension	Telehydraulic forks
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks swinging arm fork
Front Brakes	2x disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Front Tire	MJ 90-19
Rear Tire	MT90-16
Dry Weight	240 kg / 530 lbs
Fuel Capacity	13.5 Liters / 3.5 US gal