1984-1986  

____1984 FXRP Police____

Production   N/A

Power plant  80 CI V-twin, 5-speed

Features       Evolution engine

Using the FXRT Sport Glide as a foundation, Harley-Davidson offered a special police unit to law enforcement agencies.  The all-new 1984, 80 cubic-inch "evolution" engine proved powerful and reliable.   After extensive evaluation, the California Highway Patrol accepted it as its standard patrol motorcycle.  The FXRP is also called "Pursuit."

____1984 FXRDG Disc Glide____

Production    860

Power plant    80 CI V-twin, 5-speed

Features        Disc wheel, chrome engine

The Disc Glide was a limited-production bike that featured such custom treatments as a spun aluminum rear wheel and special paint with gold graphics.  Its chrome plated engine and gearbox covers would become standard on several later models. 

____1984 FXST Softail____

Production   3,407

Power plant   80 CI V-twin, 4-speed

Features       "Hard tail" look

The Softail was so named because its designed to look like an older "hardtail" motorcycle-one that had a rigid frame.   Its rear suspension was concealed beneath the power train.  The Softail was an instant success and sold very well from its first introduction.

__1984 FLHS Electra Glide Sport__

Production  500

Power plant   80 CI V-twin, 4-speed

Features        Last of  the Shovelhead motorcycles

As new Harleys were being offered with "evolution" engines, a limited number (500) of FLHS Sport models were produced.   These featured the rigid-mounted Shovelhead engine and 4-speed gearbox.  It also had the 5.5-gallon "Fat Bob" fuel tanks, forward mounted foot controls and the classic headlamp nacelle. 

____1984 FXRT Sport Glide____

Production   1,686

Power plant   80 CI V-twin, 5-speed

Features        Evolution engine

The new 1984, 80 cubic-inch "Evolution" engine brought Harley-Davidson motorcycles into the 80's.  Its improved power, durability and quality gave the Sport Glide an added measure of performance.  The Sport Glide was not a big seller, but it had a large   following of enthusiasts. 

____1984 XLX-61____

Production   4,284

Power plant   61 CI V-twin

Features         Low price

The stripped down "back to bassics" XLX-61 shook up the motocycling world with its $3,995 price tag. Equipped with two-stage ignition, 8.8:1 compression and 9-spoke wheels, it presented an extraordinary value.

__1985 FXRC Low Glide Custom__

Production   736

Power plant   80 CI V-twin, 5-speed

Features       Limited production custom design

Harley-Davidson took the "factory-made custom" concept to another dimension when it came up with the limited production FXRC, with wire wheels and color matched side covers.  A total of only 1,075 units were scheduled to be built, each sequentially numbered. 

__1986 FLHTC Liberty Edition Electra Glide__

Production   899

Power plant  80 CI V-twin, 5-speed

Features       Special "Liberty" graphics

To celebrate the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, special Liberty Edition motorcycles were created and sold in limited numbers. Each purchaser received a personalized certificate of ownership indicating the machines number in the series.