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This a listing of motorcycles of the 1950s, including those on sale, introduced, or otherwise relevant in this period. AJS 18 (1949–1963) [1] AJS Model 31;
The V2 engine introduced in 1948, colloquially called Panhead, was available as E, EL, F, FL depending on size and compression 2019 Harley Davidson FLHT. Harley-Davidson FL is a model designation used for Harley-Davidson motorcycles since 1941, when F referred to the new large capacity 74 cui (1200cc) variant of the V-2 Overhead valve engine (″Knucklehead″) that was introduced in 1936 as ...
A fender washer is a flat washer with an oversized O.D. This type of washer distributes the capscrew's clamp-load over a greater area. 209.102.125.87 01:47, 22 Aug 2004 (UTC) Tab-washers and cup-washers are also used for lock washers, but usually need modification of the part and sometimes the fastener. —Dmc6006 20:08, 22 Aug 2004 (UTC)
Harley-Davidson XA opposed-twin engine runs 100 °F (38 °C) cooler than a V-twin. [4]During WWII, the U.S. Army asked Harley-Davidson to design a specification of a motorcycle much like the BMWs used by German forces, with shaft drive, a boxer engine, and several other features that made the BMWs exceptionally reliable and low-maintenance machines.
These motorcycles were lean, light and handled various road surfaces well. The most defining machine of the rocker heyday was the Triton, which was a custom motorcycle made of a Norton Featherbed frame and a Triumph Bonneville engine. It used the most common and fastest racing engine combined with the best handling frame of its day.