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Heritage Springer History and other Details...

The FLSTS Heritage Springer was introduced in 1997 as a replacement for the FLSTN Heritage Softail. Unlike the FXSTS Softail Springer, the FLSTS Heritage Springer came with a 16 inch front wheel rather than the 21 inch. It also came with saddlebags with fringe, whitewalls, fishtail mufflers, and passing lamps as an effort to give it the look of a '48 FL Panhead. The '97-'99 models years had an Evolution motor with a 5-speed transmission. These were mated with the traditional closed primary chaincase. The Evolution was 80 cubic inches(1340 cc) and used a dual fire ignition which fired both the cylinders at the same time regardless of the fact that one piston would not be at the optimal compression stroke. Only carbs were available and the gas tanks were split with a 4.2 gallon capacity. Radical changes occurred with the coming of the 2000 model year. A new Softail frame was introduced with a different and improved geometry. The frame backbone was strengthened and a new swingarm with improved rear brakes (additional piston) were added. The Softail shocks were redesigned along with a sealed bearing system for the wheels to add to the improved ride. With the frame change, oil tanks, seats, shocks, wheels, rear brakes, rear rotors, sheetmetal, foot controls, wiring harnesses, ignition coils, engines, transmissions and primary drives were no longer interchangeable. The Evolution motor was replaced with the Twin Cam. The Twin Cam was increased to 88 cubic inches(1450 cc) and for Softails only, was counterbalanced to compensate for the rigid mounting system used. A major improvement was the attachment of the transmission to the back of the motor for increased strength. The wiring was improved and made way for the addition of fuel-injection as an option. Also, the ignition was upgraded to single fire with performance mods by the owner welcomed. An integrated fork lock in the steering head was added, and also a factory alarm. In 2001 a cosmetic change included the fringes being removed from the saddlebags and the seat. Interestingly enough, Harley did not upgrade the Heritage Springers front brake caliper in '99. Springers were the only Softails that continued using the same caliper on the front that was used since 1984. Unfortunately, Harley decided to discontinue The FLSTS Heritage Springer after the 2003 model year.


1997

Production: 9717 Units

PPG Color Codes (1997 HD Colors):
Aqua Pearl 47435
Birch White 90303
Mystique Green 47981
Patriot Red Pearl 74661
Platinum Silver 36209
States Blue Pearl 19656
Victory Red Sunglo 36209/74662
Violet Pearl 52111
Vivid Black 9850


1998
Production: 7738 Units
Production of the 95th Anniversary: 3000 Units Worldwide

PPG Color Codes (1998 HD Colors):
Birch White 90303
Lazer Red Pearl 75129
Mystique Green 47981
Platinum Silver 36209
Sinister Blue Pearl 190524
Violet Pearl 52111
Vivid Black 9850
95th Anniversary colors Champagne Met 28712 Midnight Red Pearl 75130


1999
Production: 2790 Units

PPG Color Codes (1999 HD Colors):
Aztec Orange Pearlcoat 61889
Birch White 90303
Cobalt Blue Pearlcoat 191058
Diamond Ice Pedarlcoat 37056
Lazer Red Pearl 75129
Mystique Green 47981
Nugget Yellow 83735
Scarlet Red 72095
Sinister Blue Pearl 190524
Violet Pearl 52111
Vivid Black 9850


2000
Production: 3669 Units

PPG Color Codes (2000 HD Colors):
Aztec Orange Pearlcoat 61889
Birch White 90303
Bronze Pearl 62074
Chrome Yellow 84454
Cobalt Blue Pearlcoat 191058
Diamond Ice Pearlcoat 37056
Ice White 92151
Luxury Rich Red 75946
Sinister Blue Pearl 190524
Suede Green Pearl 400442
Viking Purple/Concord Purple Pearl 52788
Vivid Black 9850
White Highlight Pearl 92151/92152


2001
Production: 1857 Units

PPG Color Codes (2001 HD Colors):
Birch White 90303
Bronze Pearl 62074
Chrome Yellow 84454
Diamond Ice Pearl 37056
Jade Sunglo 3ct 193774/401515
Luxury Rich Blue 193774
Luxury Rich Red 75946
Racing Orange B/C 62685
Real Teal Flash 401419
Suede Green Pearl 400442
Viking Purple/Concord Purple Pearl 52788
Vivid Black 9850
White Highlight Pearl 92151/92152


2002
Production: 1876 Units

PPG Color Codes (2002 HD Colors):
Birch White 90303
Diamond Ice Pearlcoat 37056
Imperial Blue Mica/impact Blue Mica 195343
Jade Sunglo 3ct 193774/401515
Luxury Rich Blue 193774
Luxury Rich Red 75946
Racing Orange B/C 62685
Real Red 700382
Real Teal Flash 401419
Suede Green Pearl 400442
Viking Purple /Concord Purple Pearl 52788
Vivid Black 9850
White Highlight Pearl 92151/92152


2003
Production: 3100 Units* (for worldwide distribution)
1410 Vivid Black/Sterling Silver Units
1260 Vivid Black Units
429 Gunmetal Blue Units
*1 Gunmetal Blue Unit kept by Harley-Davidson

PPG Color Codes (2003 HD Colors):
Gunmetal Gray 902651
Jet Black 9850
Sterling Silver 902650
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