Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: Bruce Bryner <BBry...@iusb.edu>
Date: 1999/03/04
Subject: HD tidbits from '11
HD tidbits from '11
[Pocket valve helps to save the day; "potato, potato,
potato"].
The troublesome atmospheric valve of the De Dion design is
replaced by the mechanical "ioe" 'inlet-over-exhaust'
valve. This new mechanical feature would
greatly improve the performance of the V-twin, and it's production restarts.
Because of a flood ruining some files, the
production data for this year
is not completely known. There was an estimated 5,625 total
production.
Main Models, (production #'s):
7 - 30ci, 28" wheels, battery ignition,
$225
7A - 30ci, 28" wheels, magneto ignition,
$250
7B - 30ci, 26" wheels, battery ignition,
$225
7C - 30ci, 26" wheels, magneto ignition,
$250
7D - 50ci, 28" wheels, magneto ignition,
$300
Options: tank transfers w/red or gold centers,
tank lettering gold w/red
outline or red w/gold outline.
Schebler Model H carb.
Acetylene lighting.
Paint: Renault gray w/broad red striping
edged in black w/gold center
pinstripe; or at extra cost, (broad gray, dark gray, black
or dark blue striping) each edged in red w/gold center stripe.
Note: Piano-finish Black w/gold pinstripping no longer available.
Changes:
F-head singles:
vertical cooling fins on cylinder head, straight section
front downtube
on frame, one piece steel exhaust valve.
V-twins:
mechanical inlet valves-cam operated, full baffle with three
3/8" holes
in each side under front cylinder and half-baffle under rear
cylinder,
60 degree seats on both valves, 1 piece steel exhaust valve,
tensioning
system for drive belt.
Some specs: 6.5 hp, 56.5" wheelbase, 295 lbs, 2.5 gallon
fuel tank, 1
gallon oil tank, 60 MPH.
MoCo minutes:
-481 employees
-Company borrows from Marshall and Ilsley Bank to enlarge
factory.
Company enlarges, again, to 80,000 square feet.
***tidbits taken from various sources.
Bruce
The Journey IS the Reward.
