What does CW stand for in the rocker series?

And while the FXCW is a soft tail why didn't they name it FXSTCW? It is not a FXSTC (custom soft tail).

Are new ST models to be eliminated by lettering?

 

This brings up a good point. Could someone post what all the letters mean for all models. I have been wondering? Most of them are easy to figure out but what do the beginnings of the letters mean? i.e FX ect.

 

I don't think ST stands for softail......maybe it does
FX designates the frame/front end series I believe

Maybe it's something like:
FXST = standard, base FX model
FXSTC= C for Custom
FXSTB= B is for black, night train

Fatboy is FLSTF and the frame is similar to the FX softails, at least in the back, but it does use a different front end and rake

 

Fx is the fork style as is Fl.
Ron

 

That is one of the reasons that CVO bikes cost so much, you get more letters.
Mine is a FLSTFSE. It is simple to break down: wide front end, softail, fatboy, scremin eagle
I would guess the FXCW stands for narrow front end, custom, wide tire or possibly wide rear end?
Tom

 

Lmfao lol

 

FXSTS?

FX may be frame, ST may be rear suspension type and S may be Springer.

It's what I've ALWAYS ridden. All 9 of my bikes have been "Springers" because that's what's best. *smirk

 

First showing of the letter...

F stands for big twin
X stands for thin front big wheel 19 to 21"
ST soft tail
L wide short front tire 16"
T Tour
H Electra glide
XL small "experimental" 1200 cc
R rubber mounted
B black or bob
Second showing of letter..

S springer
C custom or classic
I fuel injected
F fat boy
D deuce

There is a great article about this in "American Iron" Jan 2009 issue. Article on page 32 called "Harley's Alphabet". Don't ask me why I have that issue since it is only 2008. Learned a lot of sh*t from that little article.

 

I have a reference chart, not the latest but you have an idea.

 

128,

the reference chart is incomplete. For example, and as I have asked above, What doe CW stand for in the alphabet?

Thanx for the chart though. Please see my above lettering and where I got it from.