Harley-Davidson Model FL: history, specs, pictures
The Harley-Davidson Model FL was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Harley-Davidson in 1948. It could reach a top speed of 99 mph (160 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 4800 RPM.
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson |
|---|---|
| Production | 1948 |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 87.0mm x 102.0mm |
| Top speed | 99 mph (160 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 48.95 HP (36.5 KW) @ 4800RPM |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Battery | 7.0:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: hydraulic telescopic forks Rear: hardtail |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 5.00-16 |
| Rear Tire | 5.00-16 |
| Wheelbase | 59.45 inches (1510 mm) |
| Weight | 564.38 pounds (256.0 Kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.75 Gallon (14.19 Liters) |
| Oil capacity | 1.0 Gallon (3.80 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
The engine was a air cooled v2, four-stroke. A 87.0mm bore x 102.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1212.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 5.00-16 front tire and a 5.00-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a hydraulic telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a hardtail. The Model FL was fitted with a 3.75 Gallon (14.19 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 564.38 pounds (256.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.45 inches (1510 mm) long.