Harley-Davidson Classics: 1903 to the Present Day

by John Tipler

Overview

These are the masterpieces of motorcycling! Explore the history and iconic machines of the most famous name in biking: Harley-Davidson.
 
No other motorcycle matches the style or sound of a Harley-Davidson, with its rumbling V-twin engines. Harley-Davidson Classics zooms in on more than 50 of the company’s greatest creations, giving a close-up portrait of each machine. Superb double-page photos and close-up shots highlight every aspect of each motorcycle. Comprehensive specification boxes accompany each model, covering all the technical aspects, including engine type and size, frame, transmission, suspension, and brakes. An in-depth description explores the bike’s development and manufacturing history. This unique and highly illustrated volume provides insight into the fascinating world of this legendary marque and is essential reading for all Harley-Davidson fans.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781782748816
Publisher:	Amber Books
Publication date:	11/05/2019
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.70(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

John Tipler is a motoring historian who has contributed to Autosport, Motoring News, Motor, and Competition Car magazines. He has worked for the Motor Industry Unit, and as deputy editor of Restoring Classic Cars. He has written more than 20 motoring books, including Touring Car Racing, Land Rover: The Original 4x4, and Formula One Decades: An Illustrated History of Grand Prix Champions.

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Chapter 1

The Birth of an Icon 1903-1945 16

Silent Gray Fellow 20

Model-W5 'Sport' 24

Model -J 28

Model-RL 34

Model-VL 38

Model-61EL 42

Model-WLA (Military) 46

WLC Civilianized 52

Model-WL 56

Model-61E 60

Chapter 2

Through Boom to Gloom 1946-1980 64

FL Hydra Glide 68

KH900 Sporster 74

FL Duo Glide 78

FLH Electra Glide 82

FX Super Glide 86

FLH Shovelhead Custom 90

XLCR Café Racer 94

Chapter 3

Renaissance and Respectability 1980-2001 98

XR 1000 102

FLST Heritage Softail 106

FXRS Convertible 110

FXDWA Dyna Wide Glide 116

FLHT Electra Glide 120

FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide 124

FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic 128

FLSTN Heritage Softail Special 132

FXDS Dyna Glide Convertible 136

FXSTS Softail Springer 140

FXSTSB Bad Boy 144

FLSTF Fat Boy 148

XL 1200S Sportster Sport 152

XLH 883 Sportster Hugger 156

XL Sportster 1200 Custom 160

FXSTC Softail Custom 164

FLHT Twin Cam 88 168

FXSTD Softail Deuce 172

Chapter 4

Special Editions, Customs and Small Capacities 176

Peashooter Board Track Racer 180

Model-GE ServiCar 184

AH Topper Scooter 188

M-50 Moped 192

CRTT Ala d'Oro Racer 196

Model-BTH Scat 200

RR250 Racer 204

KRTT Grand National Racer 208

FXRSS Custom Lowrider 212

Knucklehead Chopper 216

Shovel Trouble Two 220

Twin Supercharged Harman 224

Boothill Panhead 228

Indian Fendered Evo 232

Custom Shovelhead 236

Twin Dell'Orto 240

Buell S3 Thunderbolt 244

Buell X1 Lightning 248

Index 252

Picture credits and acknowledgments 256