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'Harley Davidson FL Hydra Glide'
Manufacturer
Production 1949
Class [[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]]
Engine
Air-cooled, "Knucklehead" V-Twin, OHV
Bore / Stroke 86.4mm x 86.4mm
Compression ratio 7.0:1
Horsepower 54.98 HP (41.0 KW) @ 4800RPM
Fuel System Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4-Speed, manual

Final Drive: Shaft

Clutch: Wet multi plate
Suspension Front: Hydraulic telescopic forks
Rear: Hardtail
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 5.00-16
Rear Tire 5.00-16
Wheelbase 59.41 inches (1509 mm)
Weight 278.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Harley Davidson FL Hydra Glide was a Air-cooled, "Knucklehead" V-Twin, OHV Cruiser motorcycle produced by Harley Davidson in 1949. Claimed horsepower was 54.98 HP (41.0 KW) @ 4800 RPM.

Engine

A 86.4mm bore x 86.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1208.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 4-Speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi plate.

Chassis

It came with a 5.00-16 front tire and a 5.00-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Hydraulic telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Hardtail. The wheelbase was 59.41 inches (1509 mm) long.

1949 - 1952 Harley Davidson FL Hydra Glide

1949 - 1952 Harley Davidson FL Hydra Glide 1949 - 1952 Harley Davidson FL Hydra Glide 1949 - 1952 Harley Davidson FL Hydra Glide

The 1949 Harley Davidson FL Hydra Glide was the first House Milwaukee machine that was equipped with a hydraulic telescopic fork, a front suspension that not only increased comfort for the rider, but also improved its maneuverability. It had, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 1200cc, "Knucklehead" V-Twin engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission. Other features included soft saddlebags, a single seat, a hardtail look, laced wheels with whitewall tires mounted on them and full-coverage fenders.