Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: Bruce Bryner <BBry...@iusb.edu>
Date: 1999/04/08
Subject: HD tidbits from '60
HD tidbits from '60
[ I start my lawnmower the same way.* ]
BT series is update of ST series w/aluminum heads.
New models, Series-A. Topper Scooter: 2.375" x 2.281" bore/stroke, 6.6:1 compression, 165cc, automatic transmission accomplished by automatically changing drive ratio on both front and rear drive flanges of belt drive. Serial # was stamped on engine case, fiberglass body w/steel frame and front fender, *recoil hand pull start.
Main Models, (Production #'s):
Super 10's, 165cc single, 3 speed, (2,488)
BT Lightweight, $455
BTU Lightweight, w/restricted intake, (5hp limit), $465
Toppers, 165cc single, automatic transmission, (3,801), $430
A Topper Scooter
AU Topper Scooter w/restricted intake, (5hp limit)
Sportsters, 55ci, 4 speed, (2,765)
XLH Super H, $1,225
XLCH Super CH, $1,310
Servi-Cars, 45ci Flatheads, 3 speed and reverse, (707).
G Servi-Car, w/tow bar, $1,530
GA Servi-Car, w/o tow bar, $1,500
Panheads: Duo-Glides, 74ci, 4 speed, (5,907):
FL Sport Solo, $1,310
FLF Sport Solo, foot-shift, $1,310
FLH Super Sport Solo, $1,375
FLHF Super Sport Solo, foot-shift, $1,375
Specialty Models:
KR 45ci Flathead, Track Racer
KRTT 45ci Flathead, TTR
XLRTT 55ci, Sportster TTR
Sidecar and Chassis:
LE - Sport sidecar
Paint:
Twins & Sportsters: (stated color w/Birch White tank panels)
Black, Skyline blue, (FL police- Silver or birch white).
Extra cost - Hi-fi red, Hi-fi green, Hi-fi blue.
No extra cost: any solid standard color without tank panels.
Lightweights:
(The following colors with Birch White panels), Skyline blue.
At extra cost - Hi-fi red, Hi-fi green, Hi-fi blue.
Servicars: Skyline blue, black, birch white,
(police- silver).
Panhead changes:
2 piece aluminum fork nacelle for headlight shrouds, Stellite faced
exhaust valves, rail-type oil control piston rings, extra heavy valve
springs.
MoCo Minutes:
-HD purchases half the bike division of Aermacchi.
-HD International is established to better control overseas marketing
and focus.
Racing:
-Carroll Resweber wins AMA Grand National Championship.
-Brad Andres on a KR wins Daytona 200-Mile Expert.
-Tom Seagraves wins Daytona 100-Mile Junior.
-Joe Leonard takes 2nd at Grand National.
-This is the last year Daytona races are held in beach sand.
Tidbits taken from various sources. Exceptions may apply.
Bruce
The Journey IS the Reward.
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