What is Duo-Glide?
The name Duo-Glide denotes that it has rear suspension in the form of a swingarm and shocks. The first Duo-Glide was built in 1958, up until that point, Harley used “hardtail” frames which did not have any rear suspension.
What was the last year for a rigid frame Panhead?
1957
Spoke wheels The FL Panhead was introduced in 1948 with springer forks and a rigid frame, and it gained telescopic Hydra-Glide forks a year later. Eight years after that, the 1957 Panhead was the last to feature a rigid frame before the introduction of the Duo-Glide in 1958.
What does the FX mean in Harley-Davidson?
(FX originally meant “Factory Experimental” The first one was the Super Glide FX) The third letter of the model designator reveals the frame style: D- “Dyna” frame (with the rubber mounted motor) HT – “Highway Touring” frame. ST – “Softail” frame.
What year was the Harley-Davidson Duo-Glide?
1958
The 1952 K Model was the first big Harley-Davidson with rear suspension. For 1958 the FL and EL big twins got sprung rear suspension and became Duo-Glides, boldly noted on the front fender.
When did Harley-Davidson Duo-Glide come out?
The 1958 Harley-Davidson FL Duo-Glide motorcycle introduced a genuine rear suspension system, finally giving riders of the big Harleys smoother, modern ride.
When did Harley-Davidson quit making the Panhead?
1965
The engine is a two-cylinder, two-valve-per-cylinder, pushrod V-twin, made in both 61 c.i. (EL) and 74 c.i. (FL, FLH) displacements. The Panhead engine replaced the Knucklehead engine in 1948 and was manufactured until 1965 when it was replaced by the Shovelhead.
What year did Harley make the Panhead?
Both engines are two-cylinder, four-valve V-Twins. Harley produced the Panhead from 1948 to 1965, and the Shovelhead from 1966 to 1984.
What is the full form of FLH?
FLH
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| FLH | Flash Load Helper (Cisco) |
| FLH | Front Line Heroes (online gaming league) |
| FLH | Flammable Liquid Hydrocarbon |
| FLH | Full Load Hour (energy) |
What kind of engine does a 1958 Harley Panhead have?
YOU ARE LOOKING AT A 1958 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLH DUO GLIDE PANHEAD WITH UNKNOWN MILEAGE. IT IS BLUE AND BIRCH WHITE IN COLOR AND POWERED BY A 74″ KICKSTART V-TWIN ENGINE AND 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION. THE BIKE IS IN UNRESTORED CONDITION. THE BIKE DOES RUN AND SEEMS TO BE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. IT LEAKS OIL.
Is the 1958 Harley Davidson duo glide electric?
This is a beautiful 1958 Duoglide (panhead) in excellent condition She (her name is “Ruby”) has been converted to Electric start (Tech Cycle primary belt drive, starter, oil tank, clutch, etc.) for convenience, but no permanent modifications have been made to the motor, frame or primary. 75% original and finished off in period correct upgrades.
What kind of engine does a glide Panhead have?
IT IS BLUE AND BIRCH WHITE IN COLOR AND POWERED BY A 74″ KICKSTART V-TWIN ENGINE AND 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION. THE BIKE IS IN UNRESTORED CONDITION. THE BIKE DOES RUN AND SEEMS TO BE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. IT LEAKS OIL.
