1949 Harley-Davidson FL 4 Stroke |
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The motor was delivered today, all but the intake and exhaust valves (with the spring sets) for the front head. Upon inspection, we found the valve guides to be worn and in need of replacement. |
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We replaced all 4 valve guides, assembled the heads & installed them on the motor. Now the engine is ready to be installed into the frame. |
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1949
marked the first year for Harley's "Hydra-Glide" suspension.
These telescopic forks were mounted on all the FL solo models,
while the sidecar units still ran a springer front suspension.
Spring forks were done away with completely in 1950 with the introduction
of and adjustable Hydra-Glide fork for the sidecar units. The
bikes still lacked any form of rear suspension. |
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