When we’re talking about the 1971 Sportster, we’re talking about a family of bikes which share the same DNA, but just like siblings are different, they offered riders a variety of features. The 1971 900cc boat tail Sportster XLCH featured the boat tail design but was only made for a period of 2 years as the fiberglass tail was a bone of contention.
The XL Evolution which was also called the Evo in a 1,100 cc and a 1,200 cc with alloy heads came on the scene in 1986. The LS Roadster was produced from 1979 through 1982 with longer forks, highway pegs, a sissy bar and a 2.2 gallon fuel tank. The eighties would bring yet more of an evolution in the Sportster with the XR-100 model from 1983 through 1984 with its 1,000 cc street bike. Newcomers who were just getting their feet wet in riding, generally saw this as a welcome innovation that added convenience to the mix There were pros and cons with the new starter as some of the old school Harley Fans didn’t trust the ignition and preferred the kick start over the electric start. The 883 cc engines were mated with a 4 speed foot shift transmission with a points and coils ignition powered with a 12 volt battery.īy 1971, all of the Sportster editions were equipped with an electric starting system, sharing identical engine cases. The metallic red white and blue paint which was so popular at this time was also available. The boat tail rear fender was a popular style which appeared on the Super Glide and for an extra $60, buyers could have this added on as an option. Options for the 1971 RoadsterĪll versions of the Roadster for this model year came with optional packages. This variant was made between 1970 through 1971 featuring cast-iron heads for the 750 cc overhead valve engine. They were also available in an 883 cc and a 1,000 cc engine size. The significance of the 1971 model is that this would be its final year of production. The XLCH Ironhead Sportster was produced from 1958 through 1971. The aesthetics of this motorcycle were sleek and sexy and when compared with the XLH model, it had more of a cafe racer appearance with leaner lines and a sportier look.
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The XL Ironhead still maintained the K series, although the series had ceased production, this element of the DNA remained. The engine was offered in an 883 cc displacement as well as a 1,000 cc. The engine that was used in the 1971 model year was a two cylinder with two valves per cylinder, V-twin with cast iron cylinder heads vs aluminum, hence the name of the bike. The XL Ironhead was produced from 1957 through 1985. Each is deserving of a place in the spotlight because of their contributions to the evolution of the Sportster line XL Ironhead Sportster These included the XL, Ironhead, the XLCH Ironhead, the XR-750 and the XLH.
There were three predominant models of the Sportster being produced for 1971. 7 Final thoughts A range of Sportster models in 1971
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