Harley-Davidson Softail

THE SPRINGER SOFTAIL CLASSIC
The Harley-Davidson have designed the softail frameto look like the hardtail bikes of the past, while still accomadating the comfort of rear suspension. The shock absorbers are positioned along the axis of the motorcycle, smartly tucked away under the transmission.
There are several Harley-Davidson models with the Softail frame, including the Softail Standard, Custom, Springer Softail, Heritage Softail, Heritage Springer, Night Train, Deluxe, Deuce, and Fatboy. These motorcycles have the same engine, transmission and frame with the exception of the Deuce.The engines on these softail models arn't rubber mounted,as this led to more vibration.To compensate for this, current Softail models use a counterbalanced version of the Twin Cam engine instead of the regular Twin Cam engine used in the Touring and Dyna models
The Softail range is the only range of Harley-Davidson motorcycle that offers a choice of front suspensions within the range.

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The "Harley" Buell

The Buell Motorcycle was founded by Erik Buell and became linked with Harley-Davidson in 1993, and has been owned by the Motor Company since 1998.
The Bikes being of a radical design employing only the changes for the riders enjoyment and not for changes sake.

Dave Burton
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The Harley Big V-Twin Engines

From 1914-29 they produced a F-head 1,000 cc engine, and also from 1922-29 was a 1,200 cc.
The Flathead engine was from 1930–1948 and a 1,200 cc also from 1935-41 was a 1,300 cc.
The Knucklehead,from 1936-47 produced a 1,000 cc, and from 1941-47 a 1,200 cc model
Then the Panhead,from 1948-52 had a 1,000 cc block, and from 1948-65,it was a 1,200 cc
The Shovelhead in 1966-85,made a 1,200 cc engine and a engine of 1,345 cc since late 1978.
The Next engine was the Evolution also known as the"Evo" and "Blockhead" from 1984-99,1,340 cc
The Twin Cam 88 the "Fathead" from 1999–2006,had the 1,443 cc engine
The Twin Cam 88B was a counter balanced version of the Twin Cam 88 2000–2006,was a ,1443 cc model
Next was the Twin Cam 96, 2007–present, 96 cubic inches (1,584 cc)
Afterwards was the Twin Cam 103, 1999–2006, 2009, 103 cubic inches (1690 cc) Twin The latest is the Cam 110, from 2007–to date, 110 cubic inches of "UMPHH" at 1802 cc for C.V.O. models bikes.

Dave Burton
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Harley and the "Model 125cc"

Harley Davidson in 1948 released the "Model 125" at the Milwaukee, Wisconsin factory. However, technically speaking , this was a small , sturdy , light weight , two-stroke motorcycle, of 125 cc displacement. The Model 125's design, was actually a similar to the German motorcycle manufacturer DKW , whose engineering designs were forfeited to the allies, as a result of World War 2 reparations , at the conclusion of World War II. Other manufactures also benefited from DKW's slightly altered designs, including Britains BSA, with their range of Bantam models
When Harley introduced the Model 125. Its engine was of two stroke design, which meant the operator had to mix oil, with the gas. This was a first for Harley! Failure to properly mix the oil with the gas, was sure to cause engine failure! It produced 3 horsepower, and featured a girder-type front end ,with a front suspension that consisted of large rubber bands. It was touted by Harley, to get 90 miles to the gallon! Due to its low, initial price, and its economical price to operate, the 125 cc was a very popular choice, with many groups, including paper boys, farmers, beginners, and even veterans returning home, after the war, who had limited income! It was a popular addition, to the 1948 Harley model line-up.

Dave Burton
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