Harley-Davidson FLHT Electra Glide Standard

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson
Also called	FL1200 Electra Glide, FL 1200 Electra Glide, FLHC 1340 Electra Glide Classic, FLH1340 Electra Glide, FLH 1340 Electra Glide, FLHC 1340 Electra Glide Classic (with sidecar), FLH1340 Electra Glide Belt Drive, FLH 1340 Electra Glide Belt Drive, FLHTC C1340 Electra Glide Chrom, FLHTC C 1340 Electra Glide Chrom, FLHT 1340 Electra Glide, FLHTC 1340 (with sidecar) (reduced effect), FLHTC 1340 (with sidecar), 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (reduced effect), FLHTC 1340 Electra Glide Classic (reduced effect), FLHS 1340 Electra Glide Sport (reduced effect), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (reduced effect), FLHTC 1340 Electra Glide Classic, FLHS 1340 Electra Glide Sport, 1340 Electra Glide Sport, 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic, 1340 Electra Glide Classic, Electra Glide Standard, FLHTCUI Utra Classic Electra Glide, FLHTCUSE Screamin Eagle Ultra Classic Electra Glide, FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide, FLHTI Electra Glide Standard, FLHTCI Electra Glide Classic, FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Peace Officer, FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Firefighter, FLHTCUSE4 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide, FLHTCUSE CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide Black, FLHTCUSE5 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide, FLHTCUSE6 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide, FLHTCUSE7 CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide, CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide 110th Anniversary, Electra Glide Ultra Limited 110th Anniversary, CVO Ultra Classic Electra Glide, Ultra Classic Electra Glide, Electra Glide Fire - Rescue, Electra Glide Ultra Limited Low, Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low, FLH1200 Electra Glide, FLHTK Electra Glide Ultra Limited, FLHTCUI Electra Glide Ultra Classic, FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide, FLHTC Electra Glide Classic, FLHT Electra Glide Standard, FLHS Electra Glide Sport, FLH Electra Glide, FLH 1200 Electra Glide, Electra Glide Ultra Limited, Electra Glide Ultra Classic, Electra Glide Police, Electra Glide Classic
Production	1995
Engine	Four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio	8.5:1
Ignition	Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
Transmission	5 Speed
Suspension	Front: Telescopic forks
Brakes	Front: 2x discs Rear: Single disc
Front Tire	T 80-16 T
Rear Tire	T 90-16T
Weight	344 kg / 758 lbs (dry),
Fuel Capacity	18.9 Liters / 4.5 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

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.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Multi-plate dry-clutch.

Chassis

It came with a T 80-16 T front tire and a T 90-16T rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x discs in the front and a Single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a . The FLHT Electra Glide Standard was fitted with a 18.9 Liters / 4.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 344 kg / 758 lbs.

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Overview

Harley Davidson FLHT

Electra Glide Standard

Harley-Davidson never really discontinued the Electra-Glide Sport, they merely created two models from one. First came the Road King, a stunning model resplendant in chrome and classic styling touches. Now we've got our hands on the second spawn from the Sport's demise, Harley's FLHT, or Electra Glide Standard. The FLHT is less expensive than its Road King cousin, for it lacks that model's extra chrome and optional fuel injection. But if you're worried that your Electra Glide might come up short when compared to The King, fear not - for this bike is much more than just an Elvis impersonator. Differences start at the front where our Standard wears a wide touring fairing in place of the Sport's smaller windscreen. Instruments have moved from the original tank-mounted location and are now fairing-mounted. Our only complaint with the layout was a gaping hole left in the dash where a stereo should be. We don't have a problem with Harley lowering its price by not fitting a stereo, but surely they could place a little plastic door over the area so owners might get some extra storage space for small items. Besides the stereo, other cost-cutting areas include chrome. While some FLHs have chrome engine covers and saddlebag trim, an Electra Glide does without and instead relies on the appeal of its basic black paint and real steel. But while you don't get fancy chrome or a stereo, you do get that wonderful 80 cubic inch lump of Milwaukee iron. I'm sure lab tests would show that rumblings from a Big Twin send alpha waves directly to your brain and cause the release of endorphins. Normally we lean heavily towards bikes that lean heavily, but when we rode the Electra Glide, we always found ourselves taking the long way home or getting up just a little earlier on Sunday to go for some wandering day trip. This bike has a way of doing that to you. Contributing to that relaxed feel is a frame that has been redesigned for all '97 FLHs. Seat height has been lowered to just 28 inches, nearly a full inch lower than previous models. That lower, and heavier braced, frame enabled Harley designers to create a seat that was narrower at its front, meaning your legs don't have to splay as wide to reach the ground. Other advantages of the new frame include a repositioned fuse console and larger battery. Previously there was little room under the seat, so fuses were stored in the fairing. Now they've found a home under the left panel, where they can be accessed without tools. Increased under-seat room has also meant an increase in battery size, with amp-hours jumping 50% from 20 to 30. A final bonus is that just 11 fasteners are now used to hold the luggage and rear fender assembly together, as opposed to the older design's complex array of nuts and bolts. One cost-cutting measure that we don't care for is the lack of fuel injection. Harley impressed us with their injected Road King and Electra Glide Ultra Classic and their easy starting and clean response. The only downside was that FI chips weren't programmable for riders who wanted to make modifications, something that has been changed this year. We'd like to see fuel injection offered as an option. Fuel injection or not, our Electra Glide started easily and soon settled into that familiar its-gonna-stall idle. Vibration is almost non-existent thanks to the rubber-mounted engine and floorboards. Power is just what you'd expect - piles of torque and bottom-end grunt. Hell, you can leave traffic lights in fifth gear if you want. That same stump-pulling torque makes for easy cruising around town and on the highways. There's power everywhere, so shifting is an option rather than a necessity. Just roll on the throttle and let the engine do the rest. Despite its portly 742-pound (336kg) dry weight, corners can actually be enjoyed. Ground clearance is respectable for a heavyweight, although grinding floorboards is still easy. The new frame's lower center of gravity makes parking lot manouevering easier than you'd expect. Soft suspension allows some wallowing in quicker corners, but not so much as to put you in a panic. Our only complaint came from the suspension's lack of response to larger bumps, which rock the bike hard. Removing the right saddlebag and adding air to both front and rear suspension is easy and helps somewhat, but rough pavement will still jolt you. When you get away from torn up urban pavement the Electra Glide's soft springs make for a comfortable cruise. Highway miles roll by with no complaints of buffeting, crappy seats or tiring vibration. Just click it into top gear, twist the thumb-operated friction cruise-control and enjoy the view. However, in cooler weather you might want to wear chaps or at least heavy pants as the Electra Glide leaves your knees in the breeze. On crowded two-lane highways, the lack of passing power is a problem. This engine clearly doesn't enjoy speeds over 85mph, although it will huff and puff its way to 90. Another complaint is saddlebags that look great and remove quickly (just two Dzus fasteners), but aren't practical for carrying once off the bike. Optional pull-out liners would be a wise purchase. Riding a Harley, particularly a Big Twin, is somehow different than other bikes. No, we're not falling victim to all the marketing hype that says "Things are different on a Harley." Your life won't change, at least not dramatically. Your dog is still stupid and your cereal will still get soggy. What you will get when you buy a Harley is a truly satisfying bike that holds its value. An Electra Glide Standard has everything that makes Harleys great: Classic styling, a torquey motor and easy maintainence. At $12,495, it's almost $2,000 cheaper than a Road King and a whopping $5,255 less than Harley's Ultra Classic. With those extra bucks you could have a lot of fun customizing an Electra Glide to fit your own touring personality. But even if you leave it as is from the factory, this Harley is anything but standard.

Source

Make Model	Harley Davidson FLHT Electra Glide Standard
Year	1995
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 108.0 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression	8.5:1
Induction	Fuel injection
Ignition	Single-fire, non-wasted, map-controlled spark ignition
Starting	Electric
Max Power	67 hp / 48.8 kW @ 5200 rpm
Max Torque	107 Nm / 79 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm
Clutch	Multi-plate dry-clutch
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Belt
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension
Front Brakes	2x discs
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Front Tire	T 80-16 T
Rear Tire	T 90-16T
Dry Weight	344 kg / 758 lbs
Fuel Capacity	18.9 Liters / 4.5 US gal

External Links

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