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.
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