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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = '''Harley-Davidson Duo Glide''' | |name = '''Harley-Davidson Duo Glide''' | ||
|image = | |image = | ||
|aka = FLH Duo Glide, | |aka = FLH Duo Glide, Hydra-Glide, Electra Glide | ||
|manufacturer = [[Harley-Davidson]] | |manufacturer = [[Harley-Davidson]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
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|power = 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 7200RPM | |power = 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 7200RPM | ||
|torque = 62.99 ft/lbs (85.4 Nm) @ 3200RPM | |torque = 62.99 ft/lbs (85.4 Nm) @ 3200RPM | ||
|fuel_system = | |fuel_system = carburetor | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = | ||
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The '''[[Harley-Davidson]] FL Duo Glide''' was a v2, [[four-stroke]] Custom [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Harley-Davidson]] between 1958 and 1964. It could reach a top speed of 99 mph (160 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 62.99 ft/lbs (85.4 Nm) @ 3200 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 7200 RPM. | The '''[[Harley-Davidson]] FL Duo Glide''' was a v2, [[four-stroke]] Custom [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Harley-Davidson]] between 1958 and 1964. It could reach a top speed of 99 mph (160 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 62.99 ft/lbs (85.4 Nm) @ 3200 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 7200 RPM. Depending on when it was built it could be called one of the following: '''Hydra-Glide''', the '''Duo-Glide''', and the '''Electra Glide'''. | ||
==History== | |||
The FLH Designation started as a more highly-tuned version of the [[Harley-Davidson FL|FL]] with high-compression heads, higher-lift cams, and polished ports in 1955. | |||
The FLH model was given a new frame in 1958. This frame included a rear swingarm suspended by a pair of coil-over-shock suspension units. In honor of this fully-suspended chassis, the FLH's model name was changed from Hydra-Glide to Duo-Glide | |||
The third and final change given to the name of the basic FL model would occur in 1965, the final year of the "[[Panhead]]" engines. These last "Panheads" were the first "big-twin" Harley-Davidson engines to be equipped with electric starters, the [[Servi-Car]] having received electric start the year before. This innovation for Harley-Davidson was greeted with the new model name of Electra Glide. | |||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==Chassis== | ==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 swingarm. dual coil-over-shocks.. The FL Duo Glide was fitted with a 3.75 Gallon (14.19 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 670.21 pounds (304.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.06 inches (1500 mm) long. | 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 swingarm. dual coil-over-shocks.. The FL Duo Glide was fitted with a 3.75 Gallon (14.19 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 670.21 pounds (304.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 59.06 inches (1500 mm) long. | ||
==1958== | |||
[[Image:1958-Harley-Davidson-FLH-Duo-Glide.jpg|left|thumb|1958 Harley Davidson FLH Duo Glide]] | |||
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==1959== | |||
[[Image:1959-Harley-Davidson-FLH.jpg|left|thumb|1959 Harley Davidson FLH]] | |||
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==1960== | |||
[[Image:1960-Harley-Davidson-FLH-DuoGlide.jpg|left|thumb|1960 Harley Davidson FLH DuoGlide]] | |||
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==1963== | |||
JFK's motorcycle escort was composed of 1963 Duo Glide's. | |||
==1965== | |||
[[Image:1965-Harley-Davidson-FLH-Electra-Glide.jpg|left|thumb|1965 Harley Davidson FLH Electra Glide]] | |||
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==1966== | |||
[[Image:1966-Harley-Davidson-FLH-Electra-Glide.jpg|left|thumb|1966 Harley Davidson FLH Electra Glide]] | |||
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==1970== | |||
[[Image:1970-Harley-Davidson-FLH1200-Electra-Glide.jpg|left|thumb|1970 Harley Davidson FLH1200 Electra Glide]] | |||
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==1981== | |||
[[Image:1981-Harley-Davidson-FLH.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Harley Davidson FLH]] | |||
[[Image:1981 Harley Davidson FLH80 HE.jpg|left|thumb|1981 Harley Davidson FLH80 HE]] | |||
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The Heritage Electra was a retro styled version of the [[Shovelhead]]. Special equipment included fringed leather saddlebags, a sprung seat, and a distinctive paint job. The official description of the colors was orange and olive drag, unofficially known as "peas and carrots". Production was quite small, only 784 were built this year. | |||
==In Media== | ==In Media== | ||
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/sex-and-the-single-girl#harley-davidson-duo-glide Sex and the Single Girl] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/sex-and-the-single-girl#harley-davidson-duo-glide Sex and the Single Girl] | ||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/die-delegation#harley-davidson-duo-glide Die Delegation] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/die-delegation#harley-davidson-duo-glide Die Delegation] | ||
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[[Category:Custom motorcycles]] | [[Category:Custom motorcycles]] | ||
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