1949 HARLEY DAVIDSON
Type: FL Hydra-Glide
Frame... Lot 26
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1949 HARLEY DAVIDSON
Type: FL Hydra-Glide
Frame no.: 006748
Engine no.: 49FL10236
To be registered in collection
13 000 / 18 000 €
Big and tough, loud and proud, Harley-Davidson is America on two wheels.
The 1949 Harley-Davidson FL Hydra-Glide motorcycle was popular with riders for its modern design, comfortable ride, and large front brake.
After introducing the Panhead engine the previous year, Harley's big innovation for 1949 was the introduction of the "Hydra-Glide" motorcycle.
Replacing the old stick forks, the Hydra-Glide is a modern telescopic design offering greater travel and riding comfort.
The big Harleys are now called "Hydra-Glide" in reference to the new fork, and it's the first time they've had both a name and a series designation.
They are still available in EL 61 ci and FL 74 ci versions, but the difference in appearance is minimal.
The 1949 FL was not only more comfortable to drive, but also easier to stop, thanks to a larger front brake.
Although many motorcycles of this era adopted foot-operated transmissions, this was not yet the case for the FL series. It still uses the classic manual shifter and foot-operated clutch.
This bike has been beautifully restored, but will need a little restarting.
1949 HARLEY DAVIDSON
Type : FL Hydra-Glide
N° frame : 006748
N° engine : 49FL10236
To be registered as a collector's item
13 000 / 18 000 €
Big and strong, loud and proud, Harley-Davidson is America on two wheels.
The 1949 Harley-Davidson FL Hydra-Glide motorcycle was popular with riders for its modern design, comfortable ride, and large front brake.
After introducing the Panhead engine the previous year, Harley's big innovation for 1949 was the introduction of the 'Hydra-Glide' motorcycle.
Replacing the old stick forks, the Hydra-Glide was a modern telescopic design that offered greater travel and a more comfortable ride.
The big Harleys are now called 'Hydra-Glide' in reference to the new fork, and it's the first time they've had both a name and a series designation.
They are still available in EL 61 ci and FL 74 ci versions, but the difference in appearance is minimal.
The 1949 FL was not only more comfortable to drive, but also easier to stop thanks to a larger front brake.
Although at this time many motorcycles were adopting foot-operated transmissions, this was not yet the case for the FL series. It still uses the classic manual gear lever and a foot-operated clutch.
This bike is beautifully restored and ready to be registered as a collector's item.
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