1977 History
Main
Models
77-XLH
Sportster Super H: 1,000cc Sportster OHV V-twin with
four-speed transmission
77-XLCH
Sportster Super CH: 1,000cc Sportster OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission
77-XLT:
1,000cc Sportster OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission
77-XLCR
Cafe Racer: 1,000cc Sportster OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission
77-FLH-1200:
1,200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission
77-FLHS
Eleara Glide: 1,200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission
77-FX
Super Glide: 1,200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with Four-speed
transmission
77-FXE
Super Glide: 1,200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission and
electric start
77-FXS
Low Rider: 1,200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission
Sidecars
and Chassis
77-LE
Production
Totals
Model
XLH: 12,742
Model
XLCH: 4,074
Model
FX: 2,049
Model
FXE: 9,400
Model
FXS: 3,742
Model
FLH-1200: 8,691
Model
FLHS: 535
Model
XLT: 1,099
Model XLCR: 1,923
Paint
Colors
Bitch
White, Vivid Black, Vivid Blue, Charcoal Silver, Vivid Brown, Midnight Blue
Metallic, Arctic White, or Bright Blue
Series
XLH and XLCH Sportster
New cases designed to allow the gearshift shaft to emerge direct to the lever on
the left side
Frame
designed allowing oil pump removal with engine in the
Frame
Series
XLT Touring Sportster
The Model XLT is a touring version of the XLH Sportster
Thicker seat
3.5 gal tank like the one on the FX Super Glide
Touring handlebars
Saddlebags from FLH Electra Glide
Higher geared final drive
Windshield
Series
XLCR Sportster Cafe Racers
Model XLCR Cafe Racer is a new model based powered by the Sportster engine
Redesigned frame with rear frame rails extended so the shock absorbers could be
repositioned more vertically, with the lower shock mount more near the rear axle
for better handling
Morris's cast aluminum wheels
Fiberglass tail section and solo seat
New oil tank
Wrinkle-finish Black paint on engine
Bikini fairing
Siamese exhaust system
Dual-disc front brakes
Low bars
Wheelbase measures 58.5in
Glossy Black-on-Black paint theme
Four-speed transmission
Rear-set foot pegs
Exhaust pipes painted flat Black
Unique, restyled gas tank ( 4gal capacity )
Series
FLH-1200 Electra Glides
Revised transmission with caged bearing for the main drive gear, new main drive
gear, and caged needle bearings for the countershaft
Updated engine Kavenge-breather valve
Longer dual-bucket sprung saddle
Series
FLHS Electra Glide Sports
Model FLHS is a limited-edition, one-year-only version of the FLH
Super sprung seat
Revised transmission with caged bearing for the main drive gear, new main drive
gear, and caged needle bearings for the countershaft
Updated engine scavenge-breather valve
Brown with tan trim paint scheme
Series
FX and FXE Super Glides
Cast rear wheel optional
Showa fork
Revised kickstarter lever with the swing-out pivot at the bottom of the lever
Series
FXS Low Riders
Model FXS Low Rider is a new model based on the FXE Super Glide
Gun-metal-Gray paint
3.5gal dual tanks with a smaller tachometer and speedometer mounted in tandem on
the tank console
Cast-aluminum Morris wheels: 19in front and 16in rear ( painted Gray, with
polished edges )
Showa fork
Raked frame
Shorter, rear shocks with stiffer springs
Thin, deeply dished king-and-queen seat with separate front and rear sections
Flat drag bars on curved-back risers
Dual Front disc brakes
Highway pegs
Oil cooler
Black crinkle-finish crankcases, barrels, and cylinder heads with polished primary cover, gear cover, and rocker boxes
Air cleaner has Black-painted center and number "1200"
Separate head pipes sweep back to separate connections on a single muffler
Revised kickstarter lever with the swing-out pivot at the bottom of the lever
Motor
Company Minutes, 1977
Vaughn Beals named president.
The Rodney C. Gott H-D Museum opens its doors to the public. On June 8, a
dedication is held in York, Pennsylvania.
First year of HDOA, H-D Owners Association, organized by Carl T. Wicks.
H-D controls 21 percent of the 750cc and larger motorcycle market.
Racing
Notes
Jay Springsteen on Model XR-750 wins Grand National Championship and Number 1
Plate.
Ted Boody places second Grand National Championship.
Gary Scott places third Grand National Championship.
Waiter Villa wins 350cc World Class Championship.
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.