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|name = | |name = Harley Davidson FL Hydra Glide | ||
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|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Harley Davidson | ||
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|production = 1949 | |production = 1949 | ||
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|class = | |class = Cruiser | ||
|engine = Air-cooled, "Knucklehead" V-Twin, OHV | |engine = Air-cooled, "Knucklehead" V-Twin, OHV | ||
|bore_stroke = 86.4mm x 86.4mm | |bore_stroke = 86.4mm x 86.4mm | ||
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| Harley Davidson FL Hydra Glide | |
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| Production | 1949 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| 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 |
| 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[edit | edit source]
A 86.4mm bore x 86.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1208.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 4-Speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.