1976 History


Main Models

76-XLH Sportster Super H: 1,000cc Sportster OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

76-XLCH Sportster Super CH: 1,000cc Sportster OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

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

76-FX Super Glide: 1,200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission

76-FXE Super Glide: 1,200cc Shovelhead OHV V-twin with four-speed transmission and electric start

Specialty Models

76-XLH Sportster Super H Liberty Edition featuring Black metal-flake paint with Red, White, and Blue decorations

76-XLCH Sportster Super CH Liberty Edition featuring Black metal-flake paint with Red, White, and Blue decorations

76-FLH-1200 Liberty Edition featuring Black metal-flake paint with Red, White, and Blue decorations

76-FX Super Glide Liberty Edition Featuring Black metal-flake paint with Red, White, and Blue decorations

76-FXE Super Glide Liberty Edition featuring Black metal-flake paint with Red, White, and Blue decorations

Sidecars and Chassis

76-LE

Production Totals

Model XLH: 12,844

Model XLCH: 5,238

Model FX: 3,857

Model FXE: 13,838

Model FLH-1200: 11,891

Paint Colors

Birch White, Vivid Black, Sunburst / Vivid Orange, Vivid Blue, Vivid Red, Vivid Brown, or Champagne Silver

Motor Company Minutes, 1976

John Harley, son of founder William S. Harley, passes away.


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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