By Corinne Chrunik – HotCars.com – Photo Not Credited.
In the early 1970s, Harley-Davidson took notice that it was becoming common for motorcyclists to customize their own rides. They were lowering the suspensions, adding low slung seats, and adding pull-back handlebars. The customized bikes were typically cruisers, leaving little clearance between the road surface and the bike, so cornering became an interesting challenge. Riders customized their motorbikes for personalization, riding comfort, or for just plain fun. So why not offer a factory-made option of this style, with all of these options ready to go right off of the dealership floor? In 1977, Harley-Davidson’s first, the FXS Low Rider, was introduced to the world.
