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sportster_history:99xx-01 [2020/08/31 22:05] hippysmack [1980 - 1989] |
sportster_history:99xx-01 [2021/03/25 20:16] hippysmack ↷ Links adapted because of a move operation |
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* **XLH and XLS changes include**: | * **XLH and XLS changes include**: | ||
* 81 models saw new heads beginning with crankcase (#781012001), all 1981 production XLs utilize [[techtalk:ih:engmech03e|3 angle valve seats]] on both intake and exhaust ports. | * 81 models saw new heads beginning with crankcase (#781012001), all 1981 production XLs utilize [[techtalk:ih:engmech03e|3 angle valve seats]] on both intake and exhaust ports. | ||
- | * All 1981 model motorcycles are equipped with a [[techtalk:ih:body03#to_1985_present|dual cable (pull-pull) throttle assembly]]. The throttle cable pulls the throttle butterfly open when turned counter-clockwise (as on previous models) while the idle cable pulls the butterfly closed when the grip is turned clockwise. The carburetor is equipped with a return spring which closes the throttle when grip is released (as on previous models). ((HD Service Bulletin #M-804 dated November 4, 1980)) | + | * All 1981 model motorcycles are equipped with a [[techtalk:ih:body04#to_1985_present|dual cable (pull-pull) throttle assembly]]. The throttle cable pulls the throttle butterfly open when turned counter-clockwise (as on previous models) while the idle cable pulls the butterfly closed when the grip is turned clockwise. The carburetor is equipped with a return spring which closes the throttle when grip is released (as on previous models). ((HD Service Bulletin #M-804 dated November 4, 1980)) |
* New petcock with a reserve tube. ((1979-1981 Sportster Parts Catalog pg 87)) | * New petcock with a reserve tube. ((1979-1981 Sportster Parts Catalog pg 87)) | ||
* The transmission vent hose routing was changed on late 1981 models and was suggested as a practice for E1981 models as well. The hose should now be routed under the starter, over all of the oil lines and the rear brake line, and down between the pivot bolt and swingarm. ((HD Service Bulletin #M-813 dated January, 30 1981)) | * The transmission vent hose routing was changed on late 1981 models and was suggested as a practice for E1981 models as well. The hose should now be routed under the starter, over all of the oil lines and the rear brake line, and down between the pivot bolt and swingarm. ((HD Service Bulletin #M-813 dated January, 30 1981)) | ||
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* XL883N 'Iron' | * XL883N 'Iron' | ||
* XL1200C 'Custom' | * XL1200C 'Custom' | ||
+ | * XL1200CX 'Roadster' | ||
* XL1200T 'SuperLowT' | * XL1200T 'SuperLowT' | ||
* XL1200X '48' | * XL1200X '48' |