One-Owner 1997 Harley-Davidson Heritage Springer Softail

Description

Harley-Davidson FL “big twins” were large, voluptuous motorcycles characterized by their generous use of chrome trim and ornate accessories. The 1948 FL was a distinctive bike as the first year for the new “Panhead” engine – nicknamed for its rocker covers resembling inverted cooking pans – and the last year to use a “Springer” fork front end before the advent of the telescopic Hydra-Glide front end in 1949. Inspired by these big, full-skirted Harleys, the 1997 Heritage Springer Softail is a nostalgic throwback to the 1948 Panhead. Decorated with beautifully sculpted fenders, acres of chrome plating, and fringed saddle bags on either side, the Heritage Springer Softail looks straight out of the 1940s. Only available in Birch White with red or blue striping for 1997, the Heritage Springer Softail has the commanding road presence of a classic American cruiser as well as the throaty exhaust note. 

Highlights

• One owner vehicle purchased new by the consignor 

• 1340 cc (82 cu-in), air-cooled V-twin engine rated at 56 horsepower and 69 lb-ft of torque

• Multi-disc wet clutch, five-speed transmission with a heel/toe shifter

• Finished in Birch White with red striping 

• “Tombstone” taillight

• Two-into-two exhaust with “fishtail” chrome muffler tips

• Dual basket-weave-embossed leather saddle bags featuring red piping, 1.5-inch-wide closure straps with chrome buckles, three conchos, four reflectors and 5-inch fringe hanging from the lid flaps and the bottoms of the bags

• Basket-weave-embossed leather saddle skirts and mud flaps with red piping and fringe 

• 16-inch chrome wire-spoke wheels mounted with wide whitewall tires

• Showing just 6,107 miles at the time of listing

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Dual spotlights

• Chrome mirrors

• Chrome springer fork

• Chrome horn cover

• Chrome tank-top console

• Chrome fuel caps

• Detachable windshield 

• Floorboards

• Passenger seat

• Backrest

• Turn signals

• 120-mph speedometer

• 4.2-gallon fuel tank

• Disc brakes

• Side stand

Known Imperfections

• Small tear in driver’s backrest upholstery

Included

• Motorcycle lift rated at 1500 lbs

• Owner’s manual

• Front fork lock with case and two keys

• Tool for adjusting rear shocks

• Helmet lock

• Two chrome oil filters

• Two passenger foot pegs

Ownership History

The consignor reports that he purchased this Heritage Springer Softail new in 1997 from Big Moose Harley-Davidson in Portland, Maine. The motorcycle is said to have been stored in a heated garage since new.

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.