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When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. You might even say we shared bodily fluids. The bike has a vintage matching 2-piece seat. My 1979 Sportster Chopper: Over a long cold winter by the fire, me and Sporty got real close. 1979 Harley Sportster Bobber Chopper Photos and info - TenWheel. This bike is blast to ride and sounds like a Harley should sound like. The MoCo produced small batches of the complete machine in 1972, 1975, 19. 1979 Harley Sportster Bobber Chopper Photos and info - TenWheel. When it debuted in 1972, there were still teething problems to solve, but the basic package was a winner. It was also geared higher, and carried a larger 3.5 gallon tank. The first was the XLT, set up in touring style with a thicker seat, touring handlebars, saddlebags, and windshield. While stop-gap measures such as oil coolers and reduced compression helped, the factory knew what the trouble was and was concurrently building the improved “alloy” engine model. In an effort to re-capture some of its lost market, two new Sportster models were offered in 1977. Though the bike scored a respectable number of victories from 1970-’71, it also broke a lot. The engine made competitive horsepower, but the heat it produced led to self-destructive tendencies. The engine was housed in a proven KR-style swingarm chassis with Ceriani forks.The striking orange and black bodywork was the design of the Wixom Brothers. 107)The XR750, which in basic design was a destroked iron cylinder Sportster engine. In consideration of new AMA rules for Class C racing, a new Sportster®-based motorcycle, the XR-750 racer is introduced. First year for XR-750 as a specialty model with a 45ci OHV racing V-twin.