Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: Bruce Bryner <BBry...@iusb.edu>
Date: 1999/03/15
Subject: HD tidbits from '34
HD tidbits from '34
[ Back in Black ]
HD find profits of around $300,000, as they would for the next few
years.
Sales of the singles was pretty much only exports.
The singles were not listed from 1934 stateside.
The V and R series got skirted rear fenders with molded in 'airflow' taillight. They had upswept exhaust tips and long high-flow mufflers. The chrome package sold for $15. The pistons were low expansion aluminum-alloy, and the Art Deco paintings could be found on all models on the tank.
Main Models, (Production #'s), 3 speeds, Flatheads:
34-B Solo, 21ci, flathead, (424), $187.50
34-C Solo, 30.5ci, flathead, (220), $225
34-CB Solo, 30.5ci, flathead, (310), $197.50
V-Twins 45ci:
34-R Solo, low compression, (450), $280
34-RL Sport Solo, high compression, (743), $280
34-RLD Special Sport Solo, high compression, (240) $290
Servi-Cars, 45ci,
34-G Servi-Car, w/tow bar, (317), $430
34-GA Servi-Car, w/o tow bar, (40), $415
34-GD Servi-Car Large Compartment, w/o tow bar, (104), $430
34-GE Servi-Car Large Compartment, w/air tank, (27), $485
34-GDT Servi-Car Large Compartment, w/ tow bar, (58), $445
V-Twins 74ci, $310:
34-VD Solo, low compression, (664)
34-VFDS Sidecar Twin, sidecar bars & gearing, (1,330)
34-VDS Sidecar Twin, low compression, (1,029)
34-VLD Special Sport Solo, high compression, (4,527)
Specialty models: VFD, RX, RLX, RLDX, RS, RSX.
Sidecars & Chassis:
34-LC - chassis for LT
34-MC - chassis for M's
34-LT - single passenger
34-LS - Sidecar for 45ci
34-M - Side van w/cover
34-MO - Side van w/o cover
34-LSC- chassis for LC
34-MWC- chassis for MW
34-MXP- double compartment
34-MT - mail truck
The following were available as body only - LT, LS, M, MO, MXP, MT.
Options: Tandem seat / passenger pegs, winter windshield, yoke springs,
air cleaner, chrome plated package, black handlebar grips, mirrors, dual
ignition keys.
Paint: (except servi-cars)
Singles: Silver and teak red or Olive green and black.
CB: Olive Green w/Black panels and fender sides.
Twins:
silver and teak red tank and fender sides,
teak read and black tank and fender sides,
seafoam blue with silver tank and fender sides,
black with Olive green tank and fender sides,
for a summer special limited time: vermillion tank and fender centers
with copper enameled main section.
MoCo minutes:
-second royalty of $5,000.
-net profit is realized of $373,000.
-direct mail program start.
Racing:
Joe Petrali wins National Hill Climb.
HD wins Daytona 200 Mile Expert.
HD wins Miniature TT Race National.
***tidbits taken from various sources.
Bruce
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