1980 History


Main Models

    80-XLH: 1,000cc Sportster OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

    80-XLS Roadster: 1,000cc Sportster OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

    80-FLH-80 Elects Glide: 80ci Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

    80-FLH-1200 Elects Glide: 1,200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

    80-FLHS Elects Glide: 80ci Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

    80-FLHC Elects Glide Classic: 80ci Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

    80-FLT Tour Glide: 80ci Shovelhead OHV V-twin with five-speed transmission

    80-FXE-1200 Super Glide: 1,200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

    80-FXEF-80 Fat Bob: 80ci Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

    80-FXS-80 Low Rider: 80ci Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

    80-FXS-1200 Low Rider: 1,200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

    80-FXWG Wide Glide: 80ci Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

    80-FXB Sturgis: 80ci Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

Sidecars and Chassis

  80-LE

Retail Prices

    Model XLH: $ 5,867

    Model FXWG: $ 5,683

    Model FLH-80 Electra Glide: $ 5,867

    Model FLH-1200 Electra Glide: $ 5,867

    Model FLT: $ 6,013

    Model FXB Sturgis: $ 5,687

Production Totals

     Model XLH: 11,841

    Model XLS: 2,926

    Model FXE-1200: 3,169

    Model FXEF-80: 4,773

    Model FXS-80: 5,922

    Model FW-1200: 3

    Model FXWG: 6,085

    Model FXB: 1,470

    Model FLT-80: 4,480

    Model FLHC: 2,480

    Model FLHC and Sidecar Twin: 463

    Model FLH-80: 1,625

    Model FLH-1200: 1,111

    Model FLHS: 914

    Model FLH-80 Police: 391

    Model FLH-1200 Police: 528

Paint Colors

         Birch White, Vivid Black, FXS Silver, Charcoal Gray, Rich Red, Bright Blue, Saddle Brown, or Candy Red

 

Series XH Sportster

    First Year

     Optional Hugger package with shorter shock absorbers and thinner seat

Series MS-80 and FXS-1200 Low Riders 

    First Year

    Motorola electronic ignition featuring an electronic advance mechanism

    Two-into-one exhaust system

    Stash pouch

          Sissy bar

Series FXB Sturgis

    First Year

    The Model FXB Sturgis is a new model based on the FXS-80 Low Riders

     Belt primary drive

    Belt final drive

    2in extended forks

    Motorola electronic ignition featuring an electronic advance mechanism

    Drag-style handlebars

    Kickstarter

    "Sturgis" lettered badge on forks

    Widened swingarm designed to compensate for wide belt final drive

    Rubber block compensator sprocket

    Rubber-mounted instruments on tank

    Oil cooler, featuring a vinyl cover

    Short sissy bar

    Leather stash pouch on sissy bar

    Closed breather from crankcase to breather

    Highway pegs

    Black chrome and paint engine scheme

    Nine-spoke cast wheels

Series FXEF-80 Fat Bobs

    First Year

    Electronic ignition featuring electronic advance mechanism

    Optional cast or spoke wheels

    Dual gas tank

Series FLT-80 Tour Glides

    First Year

     The Model FLT-80 Tour Glide is an all-new model powered by the 80ci motor

    Engine, primary case and transmission bolted into one unit

    Three-point rubber-mounted vibration isolated engine

    Five-speed transmission

    Oil-bath enclosed rear chain

    "Sport bike" steering geometry

    New frame of welded tubes and stampings

    Frame extending in front of the steering head

    Frame featuring a rectangular steel backbone, no center post, two downtubes, and shocks in position to allow more rear wheel travel

    Cone cover shape to oil tank

    Wheelbase measures 62.5in

    16in wheels

    Weight ( tank half-full ) is 7811b

    "Classic" logo on tiont fender

    Instruments mounted on the forks

    Improved exhaust system

    Frame-mounted fairing with dual headlights

    Spin-on oil filter

    Motorola electronic ignition featuring an electronic advance mechanism

        Larger than standard saddlebags and top box

        Frame-mounted seat

        Dual 10in disc front brakes

        Rear brake is single 12in disc

        Storage compartments in fairing

        Tank without mounted speedometer

        Footboards not spring-mounted

        Ignition switch includes a integral Fork lock

        Two-piece heel-and-toe shifter

Series FLHC Electra Glide Classics

    First Year

    "Classic" logo on front fender

    Motorola electronic ignition featuring an electronic advance mechanism

Series FXWG Wide Glides

    First Year

    Model FXWG Wide Glide is a new model powered by the 80ci engine and four-speed transmission

    Blacked-out engine with polished fin edges

    Special Black paint with orange flames on tank

    Extended front forks

    Wider triple clamps to space the forks out wide

    Small front fender

    Wider front axle

    21in front wheel

    Dual gas tanks ( 5gal ) and center console with large speedometer ( like the tank and console on the FLH )

    Bobbed rear fender

    Rigid mount engine

    Stepped seat

    Forward controls

    Stash pouch

    Padded sissy bar

    Kickstarter

    Seat height is 26-1/4in

    Spoke wheels

    Motorola electronic ignition featuring an electronic advance mechanism

    Buckhom handlebars on risers

    Tiny headlight

    Staggered shorty dual exhaust system

Motor Company Minutes, 1980

    The federal government asked the motorcycle industry to complicate their ID system, due to the high rate of motorcycle theft.

    April, Charles K. Thompson named to position of president and deputy group executive of H-D.

 

Racing Notes

        Randy Goss wins AMA Grand National 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.


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