Harley-Davidson Model J: history, specs, pictures

Harley-Davidson Model J
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson
Also called	Model J L20T, Model JDCA, Model JDCB, Model JD
Production	1915 - 1929
Class	Road
Engine	v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	84.1mm x 88.9mm
Top Speed	85 mph (136 km/h)
Horsepower	11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 3200RPM
Fuel System	carburetor
Ignition	h.d generator
Transmission	Gear box: 3-speed Final Drive: chain
Suspension	Front: leading link -coil springs Rear: rigid-
Brakes	Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire	3-26
Rear Tire	3-26
Weight	399.04 pounds (181.0 Kg) (dry),
Manuals	Service Manual

The Harley-Davidson Model J was a v2, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Harley-Davidson between 1915 and 1929. It could reach a top speed of 85 mph (136 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 11.8 HP (8.8 KW) @ 3200 RPM.

Engine

A 84.1mm bore x 88.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 989.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 3-speed transmission.

Chassis

It came with a 3-26 front tire and a 3-26 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 leading link -coil springs while the rear was equipped with a rigid-. The bike weighed just 399.04 pounds (181.0 Kg).

1920

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  1920 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODEL J-SOLO 61 1000 CC TWIN

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  1920 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODEL J-SOLO 61 1000 CC TWIN

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  1920 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODEL J-SOLO 61 1000 CC TWIN

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  1920 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODEL J-SOLO 61 1000 CC TWIN

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  1920 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODEL J-SOLO 61 1000 CC TWIN

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  1920 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODEL J-SOLO 61 1000 CC TWIN

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  1920 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODEL J-SOLO 61 1000 CC TWIN

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  1920 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MODEL J-SOLO 61 1000 CC TWIN

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