Hog Heaven: The Five All-Time Most Important Harley-Davidsons #4
The 1980 Harley-Davidson Tour Glide
There’s only one way to say it: The 1980 Tour Glide ushered in a completely new era of Harley touring bikes.
Featuring a rubber-mounted Shovelhead combined with a five-speed transmission, the Tour Glide set the standard for Harley-Davidson’s future touring lineup. Riders could now enjoy a near vibration-free ride and have the added benefit of an extra gear for lower RPMs at highway speed.
Both of these improvements combined to add life to both the rider and motorcycle!