A 1977 harleydavidson confederate edition of the flh electra glide that featured. The successor to malcolm birketts title on the harleydavidson marque, this book focuses on the electra glide, one of the most powerful and popular harleydavidson models of the late 60s and 70s, and takes an illustrated tour of various versions of the bike, including police machines and custom treatments. But thats not why the storied electra glide motorcycle looms so large in harley history. The mostrequested model in the history of custom vehicle. Fuel injection efi as an option for the 30th anniversary edition electra glide. Top 10 greatest harleydavidsons of all time driving. The 2015 model year marks the 50 th anniversary of the harleydavidson electra glide. Electra glide standard harleydavidson of singapore. Fifty years after its introduction, it remains an hd icon. Harleydavidson electra glide osprey classic motorcycles. This name would change twice in the history of the basic largeframed e and f series.
The harleydavidson fl is a model designation used on harleydavidson motorcycles since. Find out more book test ride request details value my trade. Harleydavidson has used various ignition systems throughout its history be it the. The complete history is the ultimate history of the ultimate motorcycle company. With over a century of production in the history books, we look back at. The fl prefix is mostly applied to harley davidson s largeframed bikes, including the current touring series, and also the softail series, especially those with traditional styling, 16inch front wheels, and either springer forks or largediameter telescopic front forks.
Its iconic american appearance has been immortalized on. All of this material combines to tell the story of every major motorcycle that harleydavidson has built, from the very first prototype to the silent gray fellow to the latest liquidcooled cvo electra glides and softails. The 2019 electra glide ultra classic is the essential longhaul touring machine with find out more book test ride request details 2019 harley davidson heritage classic 114. A new version of the knucklehead engine was offered for the 1941 model year, and the motorcycle designated fl. The electraglide in 1965, harleydavidson replaced the kick starter on the flh with an electric starter and renamed the model the electraglide, again keeping the flh identifier. But, the bike didnt just appear out of thin air in 1965.
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