1973 History

Main Models

73-XLH Sportster Super H: 1000cc Sportster OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

73-XLCH Sportster Super CH: 1000cc Sportster OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

    73-FL 74ci Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

    73-FLH: 74ci Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

    73-FX Super Glide: 74ci Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

Sidecars and Chassis

73-LE

Production Totals

Model XLH: 9,875

Model XLCH: 10,825

Modal FL 1,025

Model FLH: 7,750

Model CE: 425

Model FX 7.625

Paint Colors 

    Birch White  

Series XLH and XLCH Sportsters

Single front disk brakes

Japanese Kayaba-brand front forks

Plastic switch housings for handlebars

Front and rear hydraulic disc brakes

Series FL Electra Glides  
  First year  

Rear hydraulic disc brakes

Kickstarter deleted

Updated cone gear cover

Redesigned taillight

Series FX  Super Glides  
  First Year  

Front and rear hydraulic disc brakes

Improved, firmer suspension

Single teardrop-style gas tank

Handlebar-mounted speedometer

Ignition switch moved to left side, below the gas tank

Master cylinder repositioned to a new location in front of the right foot peg

Revised footbreak lever for new master cylinder

Front and rear hydraulic disc brakes

Plastic switch housings for handlebars

Series GE Servi-Cars  
  First Year

    Six lug nuts to mount rear wheel to brake drum

Six lug bolt wheels

Rear disc brakes (late year)

Motor Company Minutes, 1973

William H. Davidson, chairman, retires from the company

John O'Brien is named chairman. O'Brien was an AMF production expert.

John Davidson named president.

Any additional information is greatly appreciated as well as any corrections   I'm no historian, I post what I can come up with, all info is appreciated.

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