The 1988Harley - DavidsonFLSTC bike had an 80 - three-dimensional - in overhead - valve Evolution V2 engine that provided plenty of fluid index .
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gaffer among its new retro features was Harley ’s Softail frame . introduce in 1984 , it looked like hardtail frames of sometime yet incorporated modern buttocks - pause engineering .
Other styling cues included husky Hydra - Glide forks and skirted buffer , old - style tank lettering , " fishtail " damper , physique - climb tool box , front and rear fender visible radiation , and studded seat and saddle bags .
In 1984 , Harley - Davidson introduced the 6th generation of its Big Twin motor , the new arrival being called the Evolution V2 . Replacing the " Shovelhead , " which had been in utilisation since 1966 , the " Evo " ( as it came to be call ) remain an 80 - cubic - column inch overhead - valve intention , but incorporate many refinements that made it placid , more reliable , and more knock-down .
Only select model got the Evo in 1984 – some go forward with the Shovelhead – but all had it the undermentioned yr .
In compliance to its retro theme , the FLSTC ( which , deciphered , meant FL frame and forks , SofTail frame of reference , Classic styling ) , was dubbed the Heritage Softail . The model was been so popular that a standardised Heritage became a staple fiber of the Harley card into the 21st Century .
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The 1988Harley - DavidsonFLSTC motorcycle was an instant hit and was nickname the Heritage Softail . The official name think of " FL " frame and forks , " ST " softtail rear - hiatus engineering science , and " ascorbic acid " classic styling .
