Harley-Davidson XLH1000 Sportster Hugger

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Harley-Davidson XLH1000 Sportster Hugger
Manufacturer
Production 1978
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: 2x 285mm discs
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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.75-19 front tire and a 4.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 285mm discs 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 Hugger was fitted with a 7.5 Liters / 1.8 US gal fuel tank.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Harley Davidson

XLH 1000 Sportster Hugger










Make Model Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster Hugger
Year 1978
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 2x 285mm discs
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