1975 History


Main Models

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

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

75-FLH-1200: 1200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

75-FLHF: 1200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

75-FL-Police: 1200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

75-FX  Super Glide: 1200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

75-FXE Super Glide: 1200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission and electric start

 

Sidecars and Chassis

75-LE

 

Production Totals

Model XLH: 13.515

Model XLCH: 5,895

Model FX: 3,060

Model FXE: 9,350

Model FLHF: 1,535

Model FL-Police:  900

 

Paint Colors

Birch White. Vivid Black, Sunburst Burgundy, Sunburst Blue,or Sunburst Vivid Orange

 

Series XLH and XLCH Sportsters  
  First Year  

    New shifter linkage to put foot shift on left side

    New rear-brake linkage to put brakes on right side  

  Series FL Electra Glides  
   First Year  

      Two cable throttle with return springs

      (Last Year Models FLHF and FL-Police are listed)

 

Racing Notes

Gary Scott wins Grand National Championship

Jay Springsteen places third Grand National Championship

      Walter Villa on Model RR-250 wins the 250cc Class World 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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