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Nineteen forty nine was a milestone year for [[Harley-Davidson]]. It was the second year of production for the new [[Panhead]] [[V-Twin]] [[engine]] and the first year for a new front end, the legendary [[Hydra Glide]]. The 1949 EL was also one of the last 61 c.i. engines Harley-Davidson would produce.
* Engine Type V-Twin
* Cylinders Two
* Displacement 61 cubic inches
* Bore & Stroke 3.3"x3.5"
* Carburetor Linkert
* Ignition Battery & Coil
* Transmission 4-speed
* Forks Hydra Glide
* Brakes Drum. front & rear
* Tire Size F 5.00x16,-R 5.00x16
* Manufacturer Harley-Davidson
==1936==
==1936==
[[Image:1936-Harley-Davidson-EL.jpg|left|thumb|1936 Harley Davidson EL]]
[[Image:1936-Harley-Davidson-EL.jpg|left|thumb|1936 Harley Davidson EL]]
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==1947==
==1947==
[[Image:1947-Harley-Davidson-Knucklehead-Red-3810-0.jpg|left|thumb|1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead in Red]]
[[Image:1947-Harley-Davidson-Knucklehead-Red-3810-0.jpg|left|thumb|1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead in Red]][[Image:1947-Harley-Davidson-Knucklehead-Red-3810-1.jpg|left|thumb|1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead in Red]][[Image:1947-Harley-Davidson-Knucklehead-Red-3810-2.jpg|left|thumb|1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead in Red]][[Image:1947-Harley-Davidson-Knucklehead-Red-3810-3.jpg|left|thumb|1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead in Red]][[Image:1947-Harley-Davidson-Knucklehead-Red-3810-4.jpg|left|thumb|1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead in Red]][[Image:1947-Harley-Davidson-Knucklehead-Red-3810-5.jpg|left|thumb|1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead in Red]]
[[Image:1947-Harley-Davidson-Knucklehead-Red-3810-1.jpg|left|thumb|1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead in Red]]
[[Image:1947-Harley-Davidson-Knucklehead-Red-3810-2.jpg|left|thumb|1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead in Red]]
[[Image:1947-Harley-Davidson-Knucklehead-Red-3810-3.jpg|left|thumb|1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead in Red]]
[[Image:1947-Harley-Davidson-Knucklehead-Red-3810-4.jpg|left|thumb|1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead in Red]]
[[Image:1947-Harley-Davidson-Knucklehead-Red-3810-5.jpg|left|thumb|1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead in Red]]
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[[Image:1950-Harley-Davidson-EL.jpg|left|thumb|1950 Harley Davidson EL]]
[[Image:1950-Harley-Davidson-EL.jpg|left|thumb|1950 Harley Davidson EL]]
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[[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles|EL, Harley-Davidson]]
[[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles|EL, Harley-Davidson]]
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Harley-Davidson EL
|photo=1936-Harley-Davidson-EL.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = Harley-Davidson
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1948 - 1952
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Road
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 88.9mm x 83.8mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = carburetor
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 3-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: mulitplate, dry <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: spring forks <br>
Rear: hardtail
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
|front_tire      = {{tire|5.00-16}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|5.00-16}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 59.49 inches (1511 mm)
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      = 551.16 pounds (250.0 Kg)
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    = 3.75 Gallon (14.19 Liters)
|oil_capacity    = 1.0 Gallon (3.80 Liters)
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[Harley-Davidson]] EL''' was a v2, [[four-stroke]] Road [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Harley-Davidson]] between 1948 and 1952. 
==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] v2, four-stroke. A 88.9mm [[bore]] x 83.8mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 999.7 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv). 
==Drive==
The bike has a 3-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the mulitplate, dry. 
==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  spring forks while the rear was equipped with a hardtail. The EL was fitted with a 3.75 Gallon (14.19 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 551.16 pounds (250.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.49 inches (1511 mm) long. 
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[[Category:Road motorcycles]]
[[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles]]
[[Category:1940s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]]

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