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Tis truly a shame my 07 FLHRS is not equipped with the same type of throttle my old 73 XLH had. I truly miss that feature. I think I’ve also heard them called “suicide throttles”.
I guess the legal men got involved and the comfortable, common sense throttles were scuttled.
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Tis truly a shame my 07 FLHRS is not equipped with the same type of throttle my old 73 XLH had. I truly miss that feature. I think I’ve also heard them called “suicide throttles”.
I guess the legal men got involved and the comfortable, common sense throttles were scuttled.
Yep, they were also called suicide throttles. It was a very responsive throttle that gave you a good sense of control.
XLCH=kick start
XLH =electric start
XLH was about 50lbs heavier because of the starter and larger battery. Oil tank had to be hung on the right side of the bike to make room for the larger battery.
After all this I am still trying to figure out which Harley model has been continuously produced for a longer period of time than the Sportser, which is now going on 52 years without a dead zone.
I race a 1990 883,and it is an incredible bike. People at the track are always amazed at seeing it. It turns, leans and brakes better than many of the current bikes. It even passes other bikes on occasion. It has Ohlins rear shocks and dual front discs, other than that it is mostly stock.
I race a 1990 883,and it is an incredible bike. People at the track are always amazed at seeing it. It turns, leans and brakes better than many of the current bikes. It even passes other bikes on occasion. It has Ohlins rear shocks and dual front discs, other than that it is mostly stock.
paul
This is probably a good example why rider skill is more important than a rider’s hardware.
JayStronghawk....most people don't notice in your Sportster picture that there is a clutch cable, and a front brake cable....NO THROTTLE CABLE! We know why, though.....dead man's throttle. And the Buckhorn handlebars...they were the best...can't even find them anymore. I had a 1972 XLCH that was my key to freedom. Ah, the good old days.
Ah those were the days. I dropped my '73 when it was new and thought I had bent the handlebar. Rode it "bent" for several years. Didn't find out for years that the bars were two piece. Never heard a straight wire called a "deadmans" throttle. I thought the idea of a "deadmans" anything was that it returned to its original position if you took your hand off it?
__________________ Better shun the bait, than struggle in the snare.
I miss my Sportsers too. Had an '85 and a '03 Custom. I love my Ultra but I'm thinking of buying another Sportster to have for some "grins". Just a dang fun bike to ride.
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"I started with nothin', and I still have most of it."
We know why, though.....dead man's throttle. And the Buckhorn handlebars...they were the best...can't even find them anymore. I had a 1972 XLCH that was my key to freedom. Ah, the good old days. 
Better shun the bait, than struggle in the snare.
