1986 Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide

Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide 1986


1986 Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

1986 Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide
1986 Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide. Picture credit R. Howe Mesa AZ USA rehhrd@earthlink.net. Submit more pictures.
Harley-Davidson's profilation of this bike
FXWG widely known as original ´Factory Chopper´ only 233 ever made with this paint job.

General information
Motorcycle name Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide
Model year 1986
Category Custom / cruiser
Rating 3.7  See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike.
Engine and transmission
Displacement 1338.6 ccm (81.68 cubic inches)
Engine type V2, four-stroke
Power output 69.0 HP (50.4 kW)) @ 5000 RPM
Torque 111.2 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 82.0 ft.lbs) @ 3600 RPM
Top speed 164.2 km/h (102.0 mph)
Compression 8.5:1
Bore x stroke 88.8 x 108.0 mm (3.5 x 4.3 inches)
Valves per cylinder 2
Fuel system Carburettor
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition electronic breakerless
Lubrication system external tank
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 4-speed
Transmission type Belt (final drive)
Clutch wet
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Rake (fork angle) 38.0°
Trail 127 mm (5.0 inches)
Front tire MH90-21
Rear tire MT90-16
Front brakes Single disc
Diameter 292 mm (11.5 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc
Diameter 292 mm (11.5 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 259.5 kg (572.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio 0.2659 HP/kg
Seat height 654 mm (25.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1194 mm (47.0 inches)
Overall length 2362 mm (93.0 inches)
Overall width 699 mm (27.5 inches)
Ground clearance 152 mm (6.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1651 mm (65.0 inches)
Fuel capacity 19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options black/red pinstripe, maroon/flame
Starter Electric & kick
Comments I read that the FXWG was Willie G´s first design after break away from AMF, first ´Factory Chopper´ with forward controls, 35 degree neck rake, 3 degree triple tree rake, first high handlebars from factory. 1986 last year of production, 579 total.
Modifications compared to previous model Only 1985, 1986 came with Evolution engine; FXWG was last with kick/electric 4-spd, and solid mount.
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