Max James 78 Sportster now belonging to Simi.
Max James's pride and joy, this bike is a 78 Harley Davidson Sportster with custom modifications for the man himself before his death. Left to his only daughter after his death, its only recently been pulled back out of the garage and seen the street again. Black with custom painted angel wings on the tank, its the classic version of the newer editions.
Relative Information[]
| Model: | Harley-Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster |
| Year: | 1978 |
| Category: | Sport touring |
| Rating: | 73.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
| Engine and transmission | |
|---|---|
| Displacement: | 997.00 ccm (60.84 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | V2, four-stroke |
| Power: | 57.00 HP (41.6 kW)) @ 6000 RPM |
| Top speed: | 185.0 km/h (115.0 mph) |
| Compression: | 9.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 81.0 x 96.8 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel control: | OHV |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed |
| Transmission type, final drive: |
Chain |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 3.75-19 |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 4.25-18 |
| Front brakes: | Dual disc |
| Rear brakes: | Drum |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 220.0 kg (485.0 pounds) |
| Fuel capacity: | 9.00 litres (2.38 gallons) |