1972 History
Main
Models
72-XLH
Sportster Super Fl: 1000cc Sportster OHV V-twin
with
four-speed transmission
72-XLCH
Sportster Super CH: 1000cc Sportster OHV
V-twin with four-speed transmission
72-FLHF
Super Sport: 74ci Shovelhead OHV V-twin
with foot-shifted four-speed transmission
72-FLH
Super Sport: 74ci Shovelhead OHV V-twin
with hand-shifted four-speed transmission
72-FLPF
Super Sport: 74ci Shovelhead OHV V-twin
with Foot-shifted four-speed transmission
72-FLP
Super Sport: 74ci Shovelhead OHV V-twin
with hand-shifted four-speed transmission
72-0(
Super Glide: 74ci Shovelhead OHV V-twin
with foot-shifted four-speed transmission
71-GE
Servi-Car without tow bar: 45ci flathead
V-twin with three-speed-and-reverse transmission
72-LE
Production
Totals
Model
FL: 1,600
Model
FLH: 8,100
Model
XLH: 7,500
Model
XLCH: 10,650
Model
CE: 400
Model
FX: 6,500
Paint
Colors
Birch
White or Sparkling Blue
Series
XLH and XLCH Sportsters
First Year
Engine bore increased to 3.18in,
bumping displacement up to
a nominal 1000cc
Oil
tank placed near chain
Seat
is thinner with less padding
Series
FX Super Glides
First Year
Sportster-style
rear fender
Scalloped
dual seat
Oil
pump updated with new drive
Rectangular "AMF Harley-Davidson " tank badge
Series
FL Electra Glides
First Year
10in
front disc brake
Rectangular "AMF Harley-Davidson" tank badge
Plastic switch housings for handlebars
Racing
Notes
Mark
Brelsford on
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