1986 Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide. Picture credit R. Howe Mesa AZ USA rehhrd@earthlink.net.
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| FXWG widely known as original ´Factory Chopper´ only 233 ever made with this paint job. |
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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide |
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Model year
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1986 |
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Category
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Custom / cruiser |
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Rating
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3.7 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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1338.6 ccm (81.68 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
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Power output
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69.0 HP (50.4 kW)) @ 5000 RPM |
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Torque
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111.2 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 82.0 ft.lbs) @ 3600 RPM |
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Top speed
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164.2 km/h (102.0 mph) |
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Compression
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8.5:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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88.8 x 108.0 mm (3.5 x 4.3 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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2 |
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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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Ignition
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electronic breakerless |
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Lubrication system
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external tank |
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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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Belt (final drive) |
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Clutch
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wet |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Rake (fork angle)
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38.0° |
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Trail
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127 mm (5.0 inches) |
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Front tire
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MH90-21 |
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Rear tire
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MT90-16 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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292 mm (11.5 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Single disc |
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Diameter
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292 mm (11.5 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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259.5 kg (572.0 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.2659 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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654 mm (25.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1194 mm (47.0 inches) |
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Overall length
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2362 mm (93.0 inches) |
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Overall width
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699 mm (27.5 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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152 mm (6.0 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1651 mm (65.0 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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19.00 litres (5.02 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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black/red pinstripe, maroon/flame |
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Starter
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Electric & kick |
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Comments
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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. |
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Modifications compared to previous model
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Only 1985, 1986 came with Evolution engine; FXWG was last with kick/electric 4-spd, and solid mount. |
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Rating sample for this Harley-Davidson bike
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Reliability for the 1986 Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide:
 (86.5 out of 100)
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