Harley-Davidson EL 1949

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1949 Harley-Davidson EL

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General information
Model:	Harley-Davidson EL
Year:	1949
Category:	Custom / cruiser
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Engine and transmission
Displacement:	999.67 ccm (61.00 cubic inches)
Engine type:	V2, four-stroke
Engine details:	Knucklehead V-twin engine. Hydraulic valve lifters.
Compression:	7.0:1
Bore x stroke:	88.9 x 83.8 mm (3.5 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel system:	Carburettor
Fuel control:	Overhead Valves (OHV)
Lubrication system:	Ciculation pressure system
Cooling system:	Air
Gearbox:	3-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Chain
Clutch:	Mulitplate, dry
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:	Steel double loop
Front suspension:	Spring forks
Rear suspension:	Hardtail
Front tyre:	5.00-16
Rear tyre:	5.00-16
Front brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes:	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Wheels:	Wire spoked. Firestome or Goodyear tyres.
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight:	250.0 kg (551.2 pounds)
Wheelbase:	1,511 mm (59.5 inches)
Fuel capacity:	14.19 litres (3.75 gallons)
Oil capacity:	3.80 litres (0.25 quarts)
Other specifications
Electrical:	6 Volt battery.
Comments:	Optional 4-speed transmission.
Further information
Ask questions	Join the 49 Harley-Davidson EL discussion group or the general Harley-Davidson discussion group.
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General information

Model:

Harley-Davidson EL

Year:

1949

Category:

Custom / cruiser

Rating:

Do you know this bike?
Click here to rate it. We miss 1 vote to show the rating.

Engine and transmission

Displacement:

999.67 ccm (61.00 cubic inches)

Engine type:

V2, four-stroke

Engine details:

Knucklehead V-twin engine. Hydraulic valve lifters.

Compression:

7.0:1

Bore x stroke:

88.9 x 83.8 mm (3.5 x 3.3 inches)

Fuel system:

Carburettor

Fuel control:

Overhead Valves (OHV)

Lubrication system:

Ciculation pressure system

Cooling system:

Air

Gearbox:

3-speed

Transmission type,
final drive:

Chain

Clutch:

Mulitplate, dry

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Frame type:

Steel double loop

Front suspension:

Spring forks

Rear suspension:

Hardtail

Front tyre:

5.00-16

Rear tyre:

5.00-16

Front brakes:

Expanding brake (drum brake)

Rear brakes:

Expanding brake (drum brake)

Wheels:

Wire spoked. Firestome or Goodyear tyres.

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight:

250.0 kg (551.2 pounds)

Wheelbase:

1,511 mm (59.5 inches)

Fuel capacity:

14.19 litres (3.75 gallons)

Oil capacity:

3.80 litres (0.25 quarts)

Other specifications

Electrical:

6 Volt battery.

Comments:

Optional 4-speed transmission.

Further information

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