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1977 Sportster

  • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped on the right side of the engine crankcase and on the frame steering head.
  • 3A13675H7 is a 1977 XLH.
Model CodeModel NumberSerial NumberManufacturer IDModel Year
XLH3A10,000 and up (5digits)H (for Harley Davidson)7 (1977)
XLCH4A10,000 and up (5digits)H (for Harley Davidson)7 (1977)
XLCR7F10,000 and up (5digits)H (for Harley Davidson)7 (1977)
XLT2G10,000 and up (5digits)H (for Harley Davidson)7 (1977)

Specifications

Models

XLT 1000 Touring

Dimensions

  • Wheel Base: 58-1/2“ 1)
  • Overall Length: 87-1/4” 2)
  • Overall Width: 35“ 3)
  • Overall Height: (windshield) 58” 4)
  • Road Clearance:7“ 5)
  • Saddle Height: 29” 6)

Engine - 1000 cc

  • Air Cooled, Overhead Valve, V-twin Iron Head
  • Type: 4 Cycle, 45'V
  • Bore: 3.188 in. / 81.00 mm 7)
  • Stroke: 3.812 in. / 96.82 mm 8)
  • Piston Displacement: 61 ci / 1000 cc 9)
  • Compression Ratio: 9.0 to 1 10)
  • Horsepower: 61 @ 6,200 rpm 11)

Drivetrain

  • Primary Drive: Triple- Row Chain
  • Primary Drive Front Gear: 34 Teeth 12)
  • Primary Drive Rear Gear: 59 Teeth 13)
  • Primary Drive Ratio:
  • Final Drive: Secondary Drive Chain
  • Final Drive Transmission Sprocket: 21 Teeth 14)
  • Final Drive Rear Wheel Sprocket: 51 Teeth 15)
  • Final Drive Ratio:
  • Transmission- Trap Door Style, Constant Mesh Type 4-speed 16)
  • Gear Ratios (overall)
  • Performance
  • Engine Torque Testing Method:
  • Engine Torque: 52 ft-lb @ 3,800 rpm 21)
  • Lean Angle, Right (deg.):
  • Lean Angle, Left (deg.):

Ignition

  • Circuit Breaker Points: Gap .018“ 22)
  • Spark Plugs: Break-in - HD #4, HD #5 afterwards with hard service 23)
    • Size: 14mm 24)
    • Gap: 0.025”-0.030“ 25)
  • Spark Timing: Retard 10° (1/32”) BTDC / Advance 40° (17/32“) BTDC 26)

Fuel System

  • Carburetor Serial Number: 27153-77
  • Carburetor Main Jet: 130, 135, 145, 150, 155, 160, 165, 170, 175
  • Carburetor Slow Jet: 0.75 mm
  • Engine Idle Slow Speed: 900 RPM
  • Engine speed for setting ignition timing: 1050 - 1500
  • Fuel Tank Capacity: 3.6 US Gallons 27)
  • Oil Tank Capacity w/Filter: 3 qt / 2.8 liters 28)

What is the Current KBB Value? 29)

1977 XLT-1000 30)




XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer

What's the Current KBB Value? 31)

XLH 1000

What is the Current KBB Value? 32)

XLH 1000 Confederate Edition

What is the Current KBB Value? 33)

XLCH 1000

What is the Current KBB Value? 34)


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