What Iou"l1 see in "33: The new
(A bove) The '83 FLT Tour Glide undergoes continued refinement w ith
adj ust able f lo orboards, lower seat and suspension improvements. (Below)
The Low Rider gets belted in '83, with a twin belt drive that changes the
m odel ' s des ignat ion to FXSB. Also new is an automotive type spin-on oil
filt er. (Bel ow middle) The FXR Su per Glide II mates the big 8 0 c .i. V-twin
w it h comput er designed ch assis. (Bottom) The FLH Electra Glide features
secondary belt drive f or durability and quieter operation . The machine
com es in eit her black, can dy red, indigo blue or claret red .
(Above) The FXRS Super Glide II is the deluxe Super Glide version, with
bright eng ine trim, cast wheels, padded sissy bar and highway pegs.
(Below) Customized XLS Roadster shares punched up 1000cc V-twin
w ith two-stage spark advance ignition. Also new is 3 .8-gallon Fat Bob
tank. (Below m iddle) The FXE Super Glide is chain driven, and features
breakerless electronic ignition. (Bottom) All new for 1983 is t he XLX-61 .
It has a lean m ean look, with whatever could be left off, was. The XLX-61
w eighs in at 486 Ibs., 20 Ibs. lighter than a standard Sportster.
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