Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 Electra Glide Classic 85th Anniversary
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| Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 Electra Glide Classic 85th Anniversary | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 50 Units |
| Engine | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Frame | Double-downtube, full-cradle frame box-section steel swing arm |
| Suspension | Front: Center-axle fork with 41mm tubes Rear: Dual shock absorbers, adjustable for spring preload |
| Brakes | Front: 2x 292mm discs 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 140/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 140/90-16 |
| Weight | 345.0 kg / 760 lbs (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 8.5:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 140/90-16 front tire and a 140/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 292mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Center-axle fork with 41mm tubes while the rear was equipped with a Dual shock absorbers, adjustable for spring preload. The FLHTC 1340 Electra Glide Classic 85th Anniversary was fitted with a 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal fuel tank.
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Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1340 Electra Glide Classic 85th Anniversary
Overview[edit | edit source]
Harley Davidson FLHTC 1340 Electra Glide Classic 85th Anniversary
The 1988 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic was
built to commemorate the companys 85th anniversary.
On the surface, that may not sound like a terribly significant milestone. But
in fact, it may have been the companys most important anniversaryranking
ahead of 2003's gala 100th anniversary celebration.
Why? Because 85 was the anniversary that almost didnt happen.
Within years after its founding in 1903, Harley-Davidson had grown to become one of the countrys biggest motorcycle manufacturers. And when archrival Indian stopped making motorcycles in the 1950s, Harley was the sole survivor of more than 150 motorcycle manufacturers that had once called America home.
But then came the 60s, when Japanese companies challenged H-Ds share of the
U.S. market. And by the end of the decade, the company agreed to a purchase by
recreational-equipment giant AMF to stay in business.
With an infusion of AMF money, production increased, but quality and relations with customers and dealers declined. By the late 1970s, AMF was disenchanted with motorcycles, and Harley was on the ropes again.
In June 1981, a team of Harley executives bought the company from AMF and set about improving quality and expanding the model line. After staggering losses in 1981 and 1982, they turned a profit in 1983.
But that was only a temporary solution. By the end of '85, Harley was nearly forced into bankruptcy when it had to restructure its debt. The situation remained precarious until Harley went public in June 1986, bringing in a stable source of cash.
The companys 85th anniversary rolled around in 1988, and Harley had a lot to celebrate. When Harley President Vaughn Beals took this FLHTC on a cross-country ride, it wasnt just a celebration of that milestone. It was a victory lap of America.
Sorce
| Make Model | Harley Davidson FLHTC 1340 Electra Glide Classic 85th Anniversary |
|---|---|
| Year | 1988 |
| Production | 50 Units |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
| Displacement | 1337 cc / 81.5 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 88.8 x 108 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
| Induction | 38mm Keihin carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 71 hp / 53.3 kW @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 82.5 ft-lb / 111.8 Nm @ 3600 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Double-downtube, full-cradle frame box-section steel swing arm |
| Front Suspension | Center-axle fork with 41mm tubes |
| Frnt Wheel Travel | 117 mm / 4.6 in |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shock absorbers, adjustable for spring preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 97 mm / 3.8 in |
| Front Brakes | 2x 292mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 140/90-16 |
| Rear Tire | 140/90-16 |
| Wet Weight | 345.0 kg / 760 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 19 Liters / 5.0 US gal |