1986 Harley-Davidson FXWG Wide Glide. Picture credit R. Howe Mesa AZ USA rehhrd@earthlink.net.
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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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