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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Harley-Davidson FLH Duo Glide |
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Model year
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1959 |
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Category
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Touring |
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Rating
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3.2 See the detailed rating of touring capabilities, reliability, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other motorbike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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1212.7 ccm (74.00 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
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Engine details
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Panhead V-twin engine |
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Power output
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55.0 HP (40.1 kW)) @ 4800 RPM |
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Compression
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7.0:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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87.0 x 102.0 mm (3.4 x 4.0 inches) |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor |
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Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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4-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Tubular cradle |
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Front suspension
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Hydraulic telescopic forks |
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Rear suspension
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Swingarm. Dual coil-over-shocks. |
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Front tire
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5.00-16 |
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Rear tire
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5.00-16 |
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Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Wheels
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Wire spoked |
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Seat
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Solo seat |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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304.0 kg (670.2 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.1809 HP/kg |
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Wheelbase
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1500 mm (59.1 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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14.19 litres (3.75 US gallons) |
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Oil capacity
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3.70 litres (3.91 US quarts) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Black, red, blue, turquoise |
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Starter
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Kick |
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Electrical
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6 Volt battery. |
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Comments
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Windscreen. FLH models have higher compression then FL. |
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Further information |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
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Rating sample for this Harley-Davidson bike
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Reliability for the 1959 Harley-Davidson FLH Duo Glide:
 (68.9 out of 100)
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