1997 Harley-Davidson FXSTS Heritage Springer Pictures

Retro styling was nothing new to Harley-Davidson in 1997, but that year's FXSTS Heritage Springer went back more than 50 years to create this classic look. Some of the designs for the "Old Boy" date back to before World War II.

1997 Harley-Davidson FXSTS Heritage Springer motorcycle side view
The fringed saddlebags were vintage 1940s.

1997 Harley-Davidson FXSTS Heritage Springer motorcycle speedometer
This big, simple gauge design would have looked at
home on a World War II-era Harley-Davidson.

1997 Harley-Davidson FXSTS Heritage Springer engine
Mechanically, the FXSTS was as up to date as any
other 1990s Big Twin, including its 80-cubic-inch
Evolution V-twin engine.

1997 Harley-Davidson FXSTS Heritage Springer headlights
Springer forks were back in vogue by 1997.

1997 Harley-Davidson FXSTS Heritage Springer gas tank
1997 Harley-Davidson FXSTS Heritage Springers
were available in white with red or blue trim

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