Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: Bruce Bryner <BBry...@iusb.edu>
Date: 1999/03/16
Subject: HD tidbits from '35
HD tidbits from '35
[ Almost, but not quite. ]
1935 was to be the year the Knucklehead was introduced. But effects from the depression and oil leaks would delay it's appearance a year. [Good thing HD got past that oil leak problem, huh? ]
Enter the 80ci. The 80ci would be on some models up until 1940, before
it's reappearance in '79 as a Shovelhead. While it would see some good
sales numbers next year, overall sales and the history books rarely took
notice.
Notable changes in '35 include a new rectangular toolbox, shorter
handlebar grips, gas deflecting muffler end and the 'Beehive' taillight.
Main Models, (Production #'s), 3 speeds, Flatheads:
V-Twins 45ci:
35-R Solo, low compression, (543), $295
35-RL Solo, high compression, (819), $295
35-RLD Special Sport Solo, (177) $305
35-RS Sidecar Twin, low compression, (392), $295
35-RLDR Competition Special, (29), $322
Servi-Cars, 45ci, 3 speed and reverse.
35-G Servi-Car, w/tow bar, (323), $440
35-GA Servi-Car, w/o tow bar, (64), $425
35-GD Servi-Car Large Compartment, w/o tow bar, (91), $440
35-GE Servi-Car Large Compartment, w/air tank, (17), $495
35-GDT Servi-Car Large Compartment, w/ tow bar, (72), $455
Big-Twins:
35-VD Solo, 74ci, (585), $320
35-VLDJ Competition Special, 74ci, (102), $333.50
35-VDS Sidecar Twin, 74ci, (1,189), $320
35-VLD Special Sport Solo, 74ci, (3,963), $330
35-VLDD Sport Solo, 80ci, solo bars, (179), $347
35-VDDS Sidecare, 80ci, (?), $347
Specialty models: VFD, RSR, VFDS.
Sidecars & Chassis:
35-LC - chassis for LT
35-MC - chassis for M's
35-LT - single passenger
35-LS - Sidecar for 45ci
35-M - Side van w/cover
35-MO - Side van w/o cover
35-LSC- chassis for LC
35-MWC- chassis for MW
The following were available as body only - LT, LS, M, MO.
Options: Air cleaner w/removable cover, black handlebar grips, dual
ignition keys, four speed for sidecar, saftey bar, and various "Group"
packages.
Paint:
egyptian ivory and regent brown, teak red/black, olive green/black,
verdant green/black, venetian blue/silver, silver/black(police only).
Available at extra cost-
cameo cream w/dawn gray panels or potomac blue striping.
MoCo minutes:
-production up 250%
-net profit $300,354
-third royalty payment from Sankyo/Rikuo = $8,000
-Rikuo is now 100% Japanese made parts.
Racing:
Joe Petrali wins National Hill Climb.
HD wins Daytona 200 Mile Expert.
HD wins Miniature TT Race National.
Joe Petrali wins Oakland 200-mile, 13 national dirt track races, 3-mile
national, Syracuse 10, 15 and 35 mile races.
Joe Petrali sets four new AMA records and is crowned Dirt Track
Champion.
***tidbits taken from various sources.
Bruce
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