Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: Bruce Bryner <BBry...@iusb.edu>
Date: 1999/03/08
Subject: HD tidbits from '19
HD tidbits from '19
[ Is that a BMW? ]
HD makes a horizontally opposed Model W Sport Twin. (1919-1923)
35.64ci, (584.03cc), 2.75" x 3" bore/stroke, 3.75:1 compression, 6 hp,
Schebler carb, integral 3 speed tranny, helicoil gear primary, enclosed
chain final, magneto ignition, 57" wheelbase, 265 lbs, 50mph.
The bike had an enclosed external flywheel on the left side of the bike,
and had a single cast intake and exhaust manifold together.
It was believed that preheating the gas/air mixture would benefit
combustion. It had screw in valve guides, and the valves could be
replaced without removing the engine.
Main Models, 3 speeds, (production #):
19-WF Solo, 35.64ci, magneto, (753), $335
19-F Solo, 61ci, magneto, (series-5,064), $350
19-FS Sidecar Twin, 61ci, "sidecare motor", $350
19-J Solo, 61ci, (series-9,941), $370
19-JS Sidecar Twin, $370
FCA, FF, FB, FFA, FCAB, JA, JB JF Specialty models available, including the Presto Lite Government model FUS, (FUS production = 7,521).
Sidecars & Chassis:
19-LC - right side chassis
L-19-L- left hand sidecar
19-L - right sidecar
19-LUS- right sidecar for govt.
L-19-LC-left side chassis
19-M - commercial
19-Q - 2 passenger chassis, 56" tread
19-QA - closed commercial, 56" tread
19-QB - open commercial, 56" tread
19-QD - 2 compartment parcel, 56" tread
19-QL - right hand 2 passenger
19-QC3- 3 stake platform parcel, 56" tread
19-QC4- 4 stake platform parcel, 56" tread
Options: Acetylene lighting, "fast motor", Schebler Deluxe carb, flat
front mudguard, foot/hand clutch, magneto, hand operated rear brake.
Paint: Olive green w/Pullman Coach Green broad striping edged in gold
pinstripes w/black center pinstripe.
MoCo minutes:
-production totals 16,095 sidecars.
-Julian "Hap" Scherer hired as Publicity Manager.
-Reactivation of the racing program.
-The Sport Twin is not accepted in US, but high export numbers.
-'The Enthusiast' becomes monthly.
-The HD riding Charlotte Police Department is founded, (North Carolina).
Racing:
-Hap Scherer sets record for 1012 mile run from NY to Chicago, 31 hours 24 minutes, August 27th, on a Model W Sport.
-Ralph Hepburn wins 200-mile LA Ascot Speedway race, June.
-Otto Walker wins LA Ascot Speedway race, November.
-HD team riders place 2nd & 3rd in LA Ascot Speedway race, November.
***tidbits taken from various sources.
Bruce
The Journey IS the Reward.
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