Newsgroups: rec.motorcycles.harley
From: Bruce Bryner <BBry...@iusb.edu>
Date: 1999/03/07
Subject: HD tidbits from '17
HD tidbits from '17
[ Do you want that extra crispy? ]
"Fast Motor" is an option. They were standard motors with a more precision fit and setup with more loose clearances, received new: cylinders, inlet valves/springs/housings/caps/pushrods & springs, exhaust valves that were keyed, right/left crankcase.
Motor numbers 500-999.
The 8-valve is offered at $1,500, but no one knows for certain how many were made. (30-50) rough guessed. Including some 4 valve singles offered at $1,400.
There is a battle between the big 3 rubber companies to sell tires.
Firestone offered a tire where the treads spelled out the words, "NON
SKID".
[And now for a little on the speedo's. The tank mounted speedo by Corbin Screw Corp, had 2 needles. One for current speed, and one for highest gained speed.]
Bosch would no longer supply the magnetos, as they were on the wrong
side of the war. New development from the friendly side would have to
ensue.
F-Head Main models, (production #'s):
17-B 35ci-Single, (124), $215
17-C 35ci-Single, 3 speed, (605), $240
17-E 61ci-V-Twin, 1 speed, (68), $255
17-F 61ci-V-Twin, 3 speed, (8,527), $275
17-J 61ci-V-Twin, 3 speed, electric lighting, (9,180), $310
17-S Stripped Stock Racer 35ci, (5), $225
17-R Roadster Racer, 61ci, (12), $280
17-T Track Racer, 61ci, (1), $280
Sidecars & Chassis:
17-LC - right side chassis
L-17-L- left hand sidecar
17-L - right sidecar
17-LCL- left side chassis
17-M - commercial
17-P - commercial, double-bar chassis, closed box
17-U - commercial, double-bar chassis, open box
17-V - commercial, double-bar chassis, double covered
17-N - commercial, rural free delivery
Options: tank transfers w/red or gold centers, tank lettering gold w/red
outline or red w/gold outline. Acetylene lighting, 26" wheels, "fast
motor", sidecar motor, Schebler Deluxe carb, flat front mudguard, hand
painting of logos/names/info, Troxel saddles, U.S./Firestone/Goodyear
tires, foot/hand clutch.
Paint: Olive green w/Pullman Coach Green broad striping edged in gold
pinstripes w/gold center pinstripe, (only year).
Changes for Series E,F,J:
four lobe cam, revised valve timing for more valve overlap, valve roller arms, pushrod spring covers, pistons grooved above lower skirt edge, holed pistons, Dixie-brand magnetos, revised crankcase, everything about the inlet revised - including enclosing it, pushrod spring covers, revised transmission mainshaft roller bearing.
MoCo minutes:
-HD teaches HD mechanics for military personnel.
-HD starts supplying army motorcycles, (used for message running and
traffic duties. [Indian provided most of the military motorcycles for
WWI though]).
-HD is given US Government Classification B-4.
-Last year of exporting to Japanesse Army.
Racing:
Allen Bedel sets new record in 1,000 mile, nonstop race at Ascot Park,
21 hours averaging 48.3mph.
***tidbits taken from various sources.
Bruce
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