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sportster_history:99xx-01 [2019/06/21 04:40]
ixl2relax [2000 - 2009]
sportster_history:99xx-01 [2020/01/18 19:57]
hippysmack [1980 - 1989]
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       * XLT 1000 (1,099)       * XLT 1000 (1,099)
       * XLCR 1000 (1,923) $3,623       * XLCR 1000 (1,923) $3,623
 +      * Confederate Edition Sportsters
 +        * XLH 1000 (299)
 +        * XLCH 1000 (45)
 +        * XLT 1000 (15)
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   * **XLH and XLCH changes include**:   * **XLH and XLCH changes include**:
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       * Bore/ Stroke 81.0 x 96.0 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches) ((http://​www.bikez.com/​motorcycles/​harley-davidson_xlcr_1000_cafe_racer_1977.php))       * Bore/ Stroke 81.0 x 96.0 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches) ((http://​www.bikez.com/​motorcycles/​harley-davidson_xlcr_1000_cafe_racer_1977.php))
       * 10" front and rear brakes ((http://​www.bikez.com/​motorcycles/​harley-davidson_xlcr_1000_cafe_racer_1977.php))       * 10" front and rear brakes ((http://​www.bikez.com/​motorcycles/​harley-davidson_xlcr_1000_cafe_racer_1977.php))
 +  * **Confederate Edition Sportsters** were sold for the 1977 season only.
 +      * There were reportedly no changes mechanically speaking for this special limited addition to the lineup. \\ There is very little documentation on the Confederate Edition which is accepted as due to it's controversial overtones. ​
 +      * Paint scheme: ((Customer Service letter 787475 dated October 16,2007 https://​www.motorcycleclassics.com/​classic-american-motorcycles/​harley-davidson-confederate))
 +        * Charcoal Silver.
 +        * Rebel flag decal R(61650-77) and L(61651-77) on each side of the gas tank.
 +        * Front fender decal (59100-77) resembling the insignia that was on the caps of the Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.
 +        * Additionally there were a reported 44 Harley Confederate FLH motorcycles and 228 Harley Confederate Super Glide motorcycles. ((http://​www.caimag.com/​wordpress/​2009/​01/​04/​hidden-harley-1977-harley-confederte-edition-motorcycle/​))  ​
   * **Paint colors**   * **Paint colors**
-      *  Birch White, Vivid Black, Vivid Blue, Vivid Brown, Charcoal Silver, Midnight Blue Metallic, Arctic White or Bright Blue.+      *  Birch White, Vivid Black, Vivid Blue, Vivid Brown, Charcoal Silver ​(Confederate Edition), Midnight Blue Metallic, Arctic White or Bright Blue.
   * 68 horses, 9:1 compression,​ 110 mph   * 68 horses, 9:1 compression,​ 110 mph
  
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   * **XLH, XLS changes include**:   * **XLH, XLS changes include**:
       * New "​Q"​ cams installed ((1979-1985 Sportster FSM pg 3-39))       * New "​Q"​ cams installed ((1979-1985 Sportster FSM pg 3-39))
-      * The [[techtalk:​ih:​engctl01f|timing marks have been revised]] on all 1980 and later 1000cc (crankcase number 780-108-001 and up) and 1340cc models to enable the timing to be set electronically at the factory. ((HD Service Bulletin #M-781 dated May 23, 1980))+      * The [[techtalk:​ih:​engctl01#​timing_marks|timing marks have been revised]] on all 1980 and later 1000cc (crankcase number 780-108-001 and up) and 1340cc models to enable the timing to be set electronically at the factory. ((HD Service Bulletin #M-781 dated May 23, 1980))
       * All HD models (including XLs) have new changes including:       * All HD models (including XLs) have new changes including:
           * New [[techtalk:​ih:​engctl01#​magnavox_electronic_ignition_systems|Magnavox Electronic Ignition System]] with a full electronic advance (containing no mechanical advance mechanism to adjust). The entire spark and timing system is controlled by the ignition module assembly. ​ Should the engine timing not advance properly or the spark be off, just replace the entire module. Note, you cannot use a solid core spark plug wire. You must use carbon core plug wires. ((HD Service Letter #ML-131 dated September 14, 1979))           * New [[techtalk:​ih:​engctl01#​magnavox_electronic_ignition_systems|Magnavox Electronic Ignition System]] with a full electronic advance (containing no mechanical advance mechanism to adjust). The entire spark and timing system is controlled by the ignition module assembly. ​ Should the engine timing not advance properly or the spark be off, just replace the entire module. Note, you cannot use a solid core spark plug wire. You must use carbon core plug wires. ((HD Service Letter #ML-131 dated September 14, 1979))