Difference between revisions of "Harley-Davidson X8A"
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[[Image:1912-harley-davidson-x8a-4.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1912 Harley-Davidson X8A]] | [[Image:1912-harley-davidson-x8a-4.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1912 Harley-Davidson X8A]] | ||
Harley also worked on improving the bike's comfort. The traditional [[leading-link front fork]] was joined with a new "Full Floating" saddle in which a set of coil springs supported the seat. This was as good as Harley's rear "suspension" would get for another 45 years. | Harley also worked on improving the bike's comfort. The traditional [[leading-link front fork]] was joined with a new "Full Floating" saddle in which a set of coil springs supported the seat. This was as good as Harley's rear "suspension" would get for another 45 years. | ||
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*[[List of Harley motorcycles]] | *[[List of Harley motorcycles]] | ||
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[[Category:1910s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1910s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles]] | [[Category:Harley-Davidson motorcycles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:38, 11 August 2010
First introduced in 1912 the Harley-Davidson X8A was a huge improvement over Harley's previous motorcycles which were little more than bicycles with engines.
The X8A was powered by a 30-cubic inch single producing 4.3 horsepower. It had a hand-operated oil pump that served to augment the existing gravity-feed system. A magneto ignition was used for easier starting. This model also featured a sort of clutch, one of the industries first, called the "Free Wheel Control". The feature was supposed to allow smooth takeoffs from a standing start.
Harley also worked on improving the bike's comfort. The traditional leading-link front fork was joined with a new "Full Floating" saddle in which a set of coil springs supported the seat. This was as good as Harley's rear "suspension" would get for another 45 years.
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