The Harley Davidson FXSTS/I Softail Springer is a motorcycle model that was produced from 1999 to 2000. The bike has a four-stroke, 45 degrees V-twin engine with a capacity of 1449 cc and a compression ratio of 8.9:1. It has a maximum power output of 67 hp at 5200 rpm and a maximum torque of 116.6 Nm at 3500 rpm.
The Softail Springer has a mild steel tubular frame with a rectangular section backbone and forged fender supports. The swingarm is also made of mild steel and has rectangular tube sections with stamped junctions.
It has a front leading-link fork and a hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over rear suspension. Braking is done with a single 292mm disc two-piston caliper at the front and a single 292mm disc four-piston caliper at the rear.
The Softail Springer has a wheelbase of 1661 mm and a seat height of 655.3 mm when laden and 700.0 mm when unladen. It has a dry weight of 298 kg and a wet weight of 315 kg. The fuel tank has a capacity of 18.9 liters.
Overall, the Softail Springer is a heavy and powerful motorcycle that provides a smooth and comfortable ride. Its classic design and powerful engine make it a popular choice for riders who enjoy cruising on the open road.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Harley Davidson FXSTS Softail Springer
| Year | 1999 – 00 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, Twin Cam 88 (R) vibration isolation-mounted Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves; w/ hydraulic self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1449 cc / 88.4 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 95.3 x 101.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Exhaust | Staggered shorty duals |
| Lubrication | Dry sump, internally mounted, crank driven gerotor pressure and dual scavenge pump with spin on 10~Anot pressurized oil filter |
| Induction | Carburetion 40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump |
| Ignition | Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 67 hp / 48.8 kW @ 5200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 116.6 Nm / 86 lb-ft @ 3500rpm |
| Clutch | Wet 9-plate |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 10.110 2nd 6.958 3rd 4.953 4th 3.862 5th 3.150 |
| Frame | Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast and forged junctions, forged fender supports; MIG welded Swingarm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions, MIG welded |
| Front Suspension | Chrome, leading-link, fork for Springer (R) model |
| Rear Suspension | Hidden,, horizontal-mounted, coil-over |
| Front Brakes | Single 292mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | MH90-21 54H |
| Rear Tyre | 150/80B 16 71H |
| Rake | 27.5 degrees |
| Trail | 134 mm / 5.3 in |
| Dimensions | Length 2374.9 mm / 93.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 1661 mm / 65.4 in |
| Seat Height | Laden 655.3 mm / 25.8 in Unladen 700.0 mm / 27.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 298 kg / 656.0 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 315 kg / 694.0 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.9 Litres / 5.0 US gal |
