Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: Bruce Bryner <BBry...@iusb.edu>
Date: 1999/04/06
Subject: HD tidbits from '58
HD tidbits from '58
[ The dynamic Duo. ]
The Duo-Glide replaces the Hydra-Glide designation in the F-Series.
The Duo-Glide is so named for the addition of rear shocks, (which were
sealed in a chrome housing like the KR's were and the first Sportster),
and the already present front suspension, thus Duo.
Also new in '58 were additions to the Sportster line as the XLC, (an
offroad version of the XL which gained "streetability" in '59. The
letter 'C' for Competition); and H designations for high compression.
1958 XLCH specs: 53.9ci, (883cc), 3.0" x 3.81" bore/stroke, 9:1
compression, 45hp, triplex primary chain, 480lbs, 1.9 gallon fuel,
[another source says 2.25 gallon], (later to be known as the "Peanut
Tank"), 3 qts oil, 115mph.
The XLCH had high domed pistons, light rod tappets, shortened rear
fenders, semi-knobby tires, magneto ignition, roller valve lifters,
short dual pipes, and optional alloy wheels.
The XLC had no lights or speedo, it was strictly offroad.
Main Models, (Production #'s):
ST Lightweight, 165cc single Flathead, 3 speed, (2445), $465
STU Lightweight, 165cc, restricted intake, 3 speed, $465
XL Sportster, 55ci, medium compression, 4 speed, (579), $1,155
XLH Sportster Sport, 55ci, high compression, (711)
XLC Sportster Racing, 55ci, medium compression,
XLCH Sportster Super Sport, 55ci, high compression, (239)
Servi-Cars, 45ci Flatheads, 3 speed and reverse.
G Servi-Car, w/tow bar, (283), $1,465
GA Servi-Car, w/o tow bar, (643), $1,450
Panheads: Duo-Glides, 74ci, 4 speed, (production #'s):
FL Sport Solo, (1591), $1,255
FLF Sport Solo, foot-shift, (1299), $1,255
FLH Super Sport Solo, (195), $1,320
FLHF Super Sport Solo, foot-shift, (2953), $1,320
Specialty Models:
KR 45ci Flathead, Track Racer, (9)
KRTT 45ci Flathead, TTR, (26)
XLRTT 55ci, Sportster TTR, (26)
Sidecar and Chassis:
LE - right hand sidecar
LEC - chassis
Paint:
Twins:
(1st color is tank top & fender sides/ 2nd is tank bottom & fender top)
Calypso red/ Birch white, Black/ birch white,
Skyline blue/ birch white, sabre gray metallic/ Birch white,
(police- solid Silver or solid birch white).
No extra cost: any solid standard color.
Sportsters & Singles:
(The following colors with Birch White sides), skyline blue, sabre gray
metallic, calypso red, black, (mudguards any standard color).
Servicars: Calypso red, skyline blue, black, birch white,
(police- silver).
Panhead changes:
Redesigned horseshoe oil tank, several frame/fender changes for rear
shocks, hydraulic brake stoplight switch, brush generator w/2 unit
regulator, single exhaust w/optional dual system, cast aluminum intake
O-ring, thicker cylinder head fins, tear-drop toolbox, "Step-down"
straight leg cradle frame.
MoCo Minutes:
- $16.4 million gross sales.
Racing:
-Carroll Resweber wins AMA Grand National Championship.
-Joe Leonard takes 2nd in Grand National Championship and wins Daytona 200-Mile Expert, w/record 99.86mph.
-Everett Brashear ties for third in Grand National.
-Jack Heller sets Salt Flats record of 134.881mph on a Sportster.
Tidbits taken from various sources. Exceptions may apply.
Bruce
The Journey IS the Reward.
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