Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: Bruce Bryner <BBry...@iusb.edu>
Date: 1999/04/03
Subject: HD tidbits from '51
HD tidbits from '51
1951 brought a new tank emblem. Simply "Harley-Davidson" in script with a bar underneath.
45ci changes: Heads secured w/cap screws, fixed jet Linkert M-54 carb,
chrome plated exhaust connection pipe, single stripe rear fender trim.
Panhead changes: Chrome plated piston compression rings, 2 piece
cam-(seperate gear), rocker arms w/machined in pushrod sockets,
shouldered exhaust port clamp, Neoprene cork composition pushrod seals, Chrome plated exhaust "S" & "Y" pipes, single stripe rear fender trim, rocker cover D-ring made of 3 layers of sheet metal spot welded together and fastened by 9 phillips srews and 3 allen head screws.
Main Models, (Production #'s):
S Lightweight, 125cc single flathead, 3 speed, (5101), $365
WL Solo, 45ci Flathead, 3 speed, (1044), $730
Servi-Cars, 45ci Flatheads, 3 speed and reverse.
G Servi-Car, w/tow bar, (778), $1,095
GA Servi-Car, w/o tow bar, (632), $1,080
Panheads: OHV, (4 speed).
EL Hydra-Glide Sport Solo, 61ci, high compression, (1532), $885
ELS Hydra-Glide Sidecar Twin, 61ci, medium compression, $885
FL Hydra-Glide Sport Solo, 74ci, high compression, (6560), $900
FLS Hydra-Glide Sidecar Twin, 74ci, med-compression, $900
Specialty Models:
WL-SP 45ci, w/aluminum heads
WLS Sidecar Twin, 45ci
WR Racer, 45ci, (23)
WRTT Racer, 45ci, TT racer
Sidecar and Chassis:
LE - right hand sidecar
M - Package Truck w/cover
MC - chassis for M
Paint:
Brilliant black, persian red, rio blue, police silver.
At extra cost - metallic green, white, metallic blue.
Singles - persian red, sportsman yellow, rio blue, (extra cost is
metallic blue or metallic green).
Options:
Deluxe Solo, Sport Solo, Utility Solo, Standard Police, Utility for
sidecare or Package Truck, Deluxe Solo for WL, Sport Solo for WL,
Utility Solo for WL, Deluxe servicar, Utility servicar, Deluxe sidecar.
MoCo Minutes:
-HD starts their HD Mileage Club.
-November 18, Model K is unveiled.
-May 15, HD petitions US Tariff Commission for 40% import tax on all
foreign motorcycles.
Racing:
Jack Dale, (private rider), wins C Class at Utah w/record 123.52mph.
Tidbits taken from various sources. Exceptions may apply.
Bruce
The Journey IS the Reward.
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