Harley Davidson Sportster 1000 75th Anniversary

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Harley Davidson Sportster 1000 75th Anniversary
Manufacturer
Production 1979
Class Cruiser
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 81.3mm x 81.3mm
Compression ratio 9:1
Horsepower 54.98 HP (41.0 KW) @ 5800RPM
Fuel System 38mm Keihin carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed, manual

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: dual shocks
Brakes Front: dual discs
Rear: single drum
Front Tire 3.75-19
Rear Tire 4.25-18
Weight 231.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Harley Davidson Sportster 1000 75th Anniversary was a air-cooled, four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Harley Davidson in 1979. Claimed horsepower was 54.98 HP (41.0 KW) @ 5800 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 81.3mm bore x 81.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 997.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 3.75-19 front tire and a 4.25-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual discs in the front and a single drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks.

1979 Harley Davidson Sportster 1000 75th Anniversary[edit | edit source]

1979 Harley Davidson Sportster 1000 75th Anniversary 1979 Harley Davidson Sportster 1000 75th Anniversary 1979 Harley Davidson Sportster 1000 75th Anniversary

The 1978 Harley Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster 75th Anniversary has been released to commemorate 75 years of uninterrupted production of House Milwaukee machines. Unlike the base Sportster, this machine features a gold trim on its wheels, a gold graphic scheme, plus a leather dual seat, which are sure to make it stand out in any crowd.

At its heart lies an air-cooled, four-stroke, 997cc, 45° V-Twin powerplant paired to a four-speed manual transmission, and has a power output of 55 horsepower at 5800 rpm.