Originally being produced mainly for military use during the second World War these mighty mini motors were on the frontlines for several years. The XR-750 was designed in response to a 1969 change in AMA Grand National Championship rules that leveled the playing field for makes other than Harley-Davidson, allowing Japanese and British … 2000$ 2- V-TWIN SERIES individual boxes. It comes with a South Carolina Title. Ben has had his work featured on CNN, Popular Mechanics, Smithsonian Magazine, Road & Track Magazine, the official Pinterest blog, the official eBay Motors blog, BuzzFeed, and many more. 0 bids +$86.85 shipping. This bike was more like the much loved but gone forever Indian Scout in being made light, having the 45 cubic inch (750cc) version of the Flathead engine with alloy cylinder heads to reduce weight and provide better cooling, and with an integrated engine and transmission unit. $11,900.00 8648825633 . Although it was replaced by the Knucklehead engine as the top of the Harley-Davidson line-up in 1936 the Flathead engine’s reputation for reliability ensured it would remain in regular production right up through to 1973-1974 for the Harley-Davidson Servi Cars. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Over the course of the 1929 to 1953…, We launched the first official Silodrome apparel store in 2020 – grab yourself a t-shirt and help support a truly independent publication, every single sale matters. *Please Note* Flywheels for 1937-1948 Big Twin Flathead and 1936-1952 61" OHV are made with the 1941-later 74"OHV crankpin, NOT the stepped crankpin as original. Original Harley Davidson OEM NOS Speedometer Part #67006-62B. Paughco, Inc. is the largest custom, OEM, obsolete, and aftermarket Harley parts selection manufactured under one roof. Matt Walksler burns out on this 1939 Harley ULH hot rod! Since 1936 engine designs released by Harley represented classic forms that the Big Twin has taken: Knucklehead, Panhead, Shovelhead, Evolution, Twin Cam, and the very large single-cam engines. Made in the USA! Call it what you like. Copyright © 1995-2021 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. New Listing OLD SHORT FENDER RAILS HARLEY KNUCKLEHEAD FLATHEAD PANHEAD INDIAN CHIEF . 1942 Harley-Davidson Flathead , 1942 H.D. I'll get pics going as I go along. The title has an issue date of 1971. Watch; ANTIQUE HARLEY PANHEAD KNUCKLEHEAD FLATHEAD UL STRIAGHT LEG LOWER FRAME REPAIR . 444 and 701 are in various stages of disassembly but mostley complete. These parts include the carburetor, fuel line, exhaust header pipe, headlight, horn, and a few other items. The Cleveland Motorcycle Manufacturing Company produced … For Harley-Davidson (103) Items (103) Not Specified (1,829) Items (1,829) see all. The First V-twin The Harley-Davidson Motor Company was six years old when it introduced its first V-twin in 1909. Dress up your bike with this or just a great collectible piece. Condition. (EL) and 74 c.i. Machine Type . But the very first instant, the very first moment, you lay eyes on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, you know it for what it is. In 1954 this bike was improved again with the creation of the KH model with engine capacity increased to 54 cubic inch (883cc). The Harley-Davidson Engine Explained New Harley-Davidson engine designs arrive about every 15 years. Only 1,000 produced. It was built as a direct competitor to the Indian 101 Scout and the Excelsior Super X and it would remain in production until 1931. $45,000.00 6617474395 . … An important moment in Harley history comes in 1929 when the 45 cubic inch V-twin engine (also known as flathead) is made available on the D model. Ser no. The 74 cubic inch engines were from 1941 to 1982. Got it torn apart using the approach that does NOT pull the primary. This black beauty started life as a 1942 WLA. The Flathead is one of the most important early Big Twins built by Harley-Davidson, this is its story. Overhead valve engines were going into production and they were being used both by Indian and Harley-Davidson for racing. |, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. 4,467 visits. This is Brand new still in the original Factory Harley Box. Year: 1948: VIN: 48FL 6258: Vehicle Title: Clear: You are interested? William Harley’s strategy for long distance team racing against the Indians and others was to enter both overhead valve and side-valve bikes in the same race. Refine your search . This layout came about because the inlet and exhaust valve stems on each cylinder are parallel to each other and about two inches apart. This cycle runs great and has apx 1000 miles on it since the restoration around 4 years ago. 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The fork was a trailing link design. In the wake of the Wall Street Crash later that year Harley-Davidson’s sales plummeted by more than 80% but the following year in 1930 the Harley D model was joined in the company’s product line-up by the Harley V models which had a 74 cubic inch version of that new Flathead engine, and in 1936 as the effects of the Depression were starting to stabilize Harley-Davidson introduced the Harley-Davidson UL and ULH models with an 80 cubic inch Flathead engine. 1932 Harley-Davidson VL Flathead 80 cu in Police Special This Harley is owned by Adrian Newman, Victoria, Australia. $75.00 to $230.00. Must see, bike is ready to ride. And that’s just the sort of thinking that Harley-Davidson implemented in turning that “sow’s ear” old school side-valve Flathead engine into a very nice sports bike that, unlike many sports bikes, would be boringly reliable for mile upon mile upon mile. (FL, FLH) displacements.The Panhead engine replaced the Knucklehead engine in 1948 and was manufactured until 1965 when it was replaced by the Shovelhead. Join millions of people using Oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale. Ser. This motor has been sitting a long time and the person we got it from knew very little about it. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Way too many new and nos parts to list. Flathead designs have been used on a number of early pre-war motorcycles, in particular US V-twins such as Harley-Davidson and Indian, some British singles, BMW flat twins and Russian copies thereof. The bottom end of the new engine was the same as that of the old Flathead right down to those four little camshafts. And has won many 1st in show and other trophies. 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