2002 Harley-Davidson VRSCA

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2002 Harley-Davidson VRSCA

 

– 2002 Harley-Davidson VRSCA

Styled to recall the past the Heritage Softail® Classic is a bike for riders who want the comfort of a modern bike with the classic look of a 1940s hardtail. With the Twin Cam 88B™ engine and detachable windshield, the Heritage Softail® Classic is ready to tour or cruise. Taking riders back in time are features such as: a fat front fork, classic studded leather saddlebags, chrome-studded seat, full windshield, floorboards, large chrome headlamp with twin passing lamps, and Fat Bob fuel tank.

Key FLSTC HERITAGE SOFTAIL® CLASSIC Characteristics

-Rigid mount, 1450cc Twin Cam 88B™ balanced engine
-Black powdercoated engine with chrome covers
-Detachable king-size Lexan windshield
-1950s-style leather saddlebags with quick detach buckles
-Passenger backrest
-Touring handlebars
-Full FL front fender with chrome accents
-Chrome passing lamps
-Chrome-plated directional light bar
-Chrome hubcover
-MSRP US $16,555

Vehicle specifications and features may vary from country to country depending on local laws, and some models are not available in certain countries.

Specifications:

DIMENSIONS
Length 94.5 in. (2398.4 mm)
Seat Height (measure laden w/ 180 lb. rider) 25.4 in. (644.3 mm)
Seat Height TUV (measure unladen; int’l measure) (676 mm)
Ground Clearance 5.1 in. (129.9 mm)
Rake 32.0 degrees
Trail 5.8 in. (147.2 mm)
Wheelbase 64.5 in. (1637.0 mm)
Tires: Dunlop Harley-Davidson Series II D402
Front MT90B16 72H
Rear MT90B16 74H
Fuel Capacity (includes 0.5 gal. reserve) 5.0 gal. (18.9 L)
Reserve Fuel Capacity 0.5 gal. (1.9 L)
Oil Capacity 3.5 qts. (3.3 L)
Dry Weight 695.6 lbs. (315.8 kg)
Vehicle Weight In Running Order (int’l measure) (332.8 kg)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1160.0 lbs. (526.6 kg)

ENGINE
Engine OHV Twin Cam 88B (balanced)
Valves Pushrod-operated overhead valves;with hydraulic
self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore and Stroke 3.75 x 4.0 in. (95.25 x 101.6 mm)
Displacement 88 cu. in. (1450 cc)
Compression Ratio 8.9:1
Fuel System Carburetion (40 mm constant velocity with enrichener and accelerator pump);
Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (Single runner, 45 mm throttle bore ESPFI)
Air Cleaner/Filter Elliptical style chrome with spun aluminum insert;
high-efficiency, pleated paper filtration
Ignition Single-fire, non-waste, map-controlled spark ignition system;
electronic breakerless with multiple advance curve matrix
Lubrication System Dry sump, internally mounted, crank driven gerotor pressure and
dual scavenge pump with spin on 10ì pressurized oil filter

DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Double-row chain; oil bath; mechanical tensioner;
25/36-tooth sprockets (1.44:1)
Final Drive Gates aramid fiber reinforced Poly Chain belt; 32/70-tooth sprockets; 2.188:1
Clutch Multi-plate with diaphragm spring in oil bath
Transmission Five-speed,constant mesh
Gear Ratio:
1st 10.11
2nd 6.958
3rd 4.953
4th 3.862
5th 3.15

CHASSIS
Frame Mild steel, rectangular section backbone w/twin downtubes
Swing Arm Tubular mild steel
Front Fork Hydra Glide Style
Wheels 16 in. (40.64 cm) front and rear laced wheels
Wheel Bearings Dual-sealed, automotive-style, ball-type
Brakes:
Caliper type Four-piston front and rear
Rotor type (diameter x width): Patented, Uniform Expansion Rotors
Front 11.5 in. x .20 in. (292.1 mm x 5.08 mm)
Rear 11.5 in. x .23 in. (292.1 mm x 5.82 mm)
Suspension travel:
Front Wheel 5.10 in. (129.5 mm)
Rear Wheel 4.34 in. (110.24 mm)

PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque 85 ft. lbs. @ 3000 rpm (106.9 NM @ 3000 rpm)
Braking at 60 mph (97 kph):
Maximum load (ft./meters) 160 ft. (48.8 m)
Lean Angle (per SAEJ1168):
Right 28.9 degrees
Left 28.7 degrees

ELECTRIC
Battery Sealed, maintenance-free, 12-volt, 19 amp-hour, 270 cca
(per Battery Council International rating)
Charging 38-amp permanent magnet alternator with solid-state regulator
(481 watts @ 3,000 rpm, 494 watts peak)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with Bendix-type engagement
Lights: (As per country regulation)
Headlamp Quartz halogen 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
Tail/stop lights 8w/28w, (5w/21w)
Turn signal lights (self-canceling) 28w, (21w)
Running lights Front turn signals (except where prohibited by law)
Indicator lamps High beam, neutral, oil, turn signals, engine diagnostics,
and security system (optional)

STYLING/CONVENIENCE
Engine Trim Black and chrome
Exhaust System Staggered shorty duals
Oil Tank Chrome “Horseshoe” with chrome external oil lines
Ignition Barrel keyed
Windshield Detachable king-size Lexan
Handlebars Classic touring
Seat Custom solo saddle with removable passenger seat and passenger backrest
Saddlebags 1950s-style, leather
Brake Lever Full-length operator floorboards
Shift Lever Heel-toe
Rear Fender Supports Chrome
Passing Lamps Chrome
Fork Lock Common with ignition key
Instruments Electronic speedometer with odometer and
resettable tripmeter w/diagnostic capabilities and
solid state tell-tale indicator module
Flasher Hazard warning integrated into turn signal controls
Directional Light Bar Chrome-plated

COLORS
Vivid Black, Luxury Blue Pearl, Jade Sunglo Pearl, Real Teal Pearl, Luxury Rich Red
Suede Green Pearl,Two-Tone Luxury Blue/Diamond Ice
Two-Tone Luxury Rich Red/Vivid Black
Two-Tone Suede Green Pearl/Vivid Black,Two-Tone Real Red/Diamond Ice

WARRANTY
Warranty 12 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 Km); every 5,000 miles (8,000 Km) thereafter.
– Inspections of certain systems and components are required at 2,500 mile (4,000 Km) intervals –