Harley Davidson Electra Glide History

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Harley davidson electra glide history. History of the 1948-1965 Harley-Davidson FL Hydra-GlideDuo Glide Harley Davidsons Hydra-Glide was a significantly improved bike design one that would carry the company through the next 17 years. The early models had a dry clutch about 467 manufacturedwith the late models 1984 12 had wet clutch about 791 produced. Most importantly The Motor Company christened the industrys first full-dress touring horse the Electra Glide.

This 1968 Harley-Davidson Flh Electra Glide was last sold on. 11000 SOLD Mar 21 2015. It also got a bigger tank 5 gallons as opposed to the Duo Glides 35.

The Electra Glide first came out in 1965 with the Panhead engine. The 2021 Electra Glide Revival is the debut offering from this new niche of exclusivity. The kick start was retained just in case.

New for 2008 are adjustable fairing-mounted wind deflectors that allow the rider to direct ventilation to the seating areas for enhanced comfort. That fairing debuted in 1969 on the FLH Electra Glide Cycle World explains. Harley-Davidson has used various ignition systems throughout its history be it the early points and condenser system Big Twin and Sportsters up to 1978 magneto ignition system used on some 1958 to 1969 Sportsters early electronic with centrifugal mechanical advance weights all models from mid-1978 until 1979 or the late electronic with a transistorized ignition control module more familiarly known.

The Electra Glide sprouted wings in 1969 the batwing fairings creating a signature look that survived for decades. Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide engine increases from 1340cc to 1450cc. The hydraulic-valve Panhead engine was introduced in 1948 and the telescopic front forks that gabe the bike its name came out the next year.

Harley-Davidson equipped the Electra-Glide with electric start beginning in 1965 but the big change was to the Panhead engine the next year. Our 2007 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide shown off in Fire Red Pearl set over Black Premium leathers. 1968 Harley-Davidson Flh Electra Glide.