
LOT 211
1990 Harley Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail Frame no. 1HD1BLL38LY022581
Sold for US$3,450 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 211
1990 Harley Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail Frame no. 1HD1BLL38LY022581
Collectors' Motorcycles at the Barber Museum|5 October 2019, 12:00 CDT|Birmingham, Barber Motorsports Museum
1990 Harley Davidson FXSTS Springer Softail
Frame no. 1HD1BLL38LY022581
Frame no. 1HD1BLL38LY022581
Harley Davidson's Softails are so named because although they are styled to look as if they have rigid frames, they do of course have rear suspension. An important event in the lengthy development of Harley's perennial v-twin occurred in 1984 with the introduction of the new all-alloy Evolution engine together with a diaphragm clutch, air-assisted shock absorbers, and toothed-belt final drive. By this time Harley-Davidson had freed itself from the American Machine & Foundry group, and one of the more significant developments of the immediately post-AMF era was the introduction in '84 of the traditionally styled Softail. The Softail featured a cleverly disguised rear end looking like that of a pre-war 'rigid'-framed Harley but was, in fact, sprung, as its name suggests, with the two dampers mounted beneath the frame. Completing the 'vintage' retro look was a girder-type front fork with bottom link and center spring. This was the look the die-hard Harley traditionalists had been waiting for, and the Springer Softail and its derivatives would prove an enduring success.
Footnotes
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
Saleroom notices
The engine number is BLLL022581. Additionally, the title will be in transit.









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