Harley-Davidson XLH1000 Sportster

Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson
Also called	XLCH 1000-Sportster, XLH1000 Sportster, XLH 1000 Sportster, XLCH 1000 Sportster
Production	1979
Engine	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio	9.0:1
Ignition	Electronic
Transmission	4 Speed
Suspension	Front: Telehydraulic forks Rear: Dual shocks swinging arm fork
Brakes	Front: Single 285mm disc Rear: Drum
Front Tire	3.75-19
Rear Tire	4.25-18
Weight
Fuel Capacity	7.5 Liters / 1.8 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 9.0:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 3.75-19 front tire and a 4.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 285mm disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telehydraulic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks swinging arm fork. The XLH1000 Sportster was fitted with a 7.5 Liters / 1.8 US gal fuel tank.

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Harley Davidson

XLH 1000 Sportster

Make Model	Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster
Year	1979
Engine Type	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Displacement	997 cc / 60.8 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	81.0 x 96.8 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression	9.0:1
Induction	Single 34mm Keihin carburetor
Ignition	Electronic
Starting	Electric
Max Power	57 hp / 41.6 kW @ 5800 rpm
Max Torque	NA
Transmission	4 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Front Suspension	Telehydraulic forks
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks swinging arm fork
Front Brakes	Single 285mm disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Front Tire	3.75-19
Rear Tire	4.25-18
Wet Eight	231 kg / 509 lbs
Fuel Capacity	7.5 Liters / 1.8 US gal