1942
XA specs:45.04ci, (738cc), flathead horizontally opposed, 3.125" x 3.125" bore/stroke, 5.7:1 compression, dual Linkert carbs, 23hp @ 4,600 rpm, 4 speed, gear primary and shaft final drives, double downtube, 58.7" wheelbase, 538 lbs, 4.1 gallon fuel, 2 qts oil, 65mph, $870.35. The fork was a longer WLA model, and the fork scabbard carried a Thompson submachine gun.
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Other changes for this year are almost nill. Universally, the oil pump and tappet guides were painted white. The W series Army models, lamps were blacked out, and the horn and headlight switched places. The servicar got shocks, and box cover ribs parallel to rear bumper.
Flathead
45ci, 3 speed |
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Price |
| WL Solo, high compression | 142 |
$350 |
| WLD Special Sport Solo | 133 |
$365 |
Servi-Car, 45ci,
3 speed and reverse |
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| G, tow bar | 138 |
$525 |
| GA, without tow bar | 261 |
$510 |
Specialty models |
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| XA, 45ci flathead | 1011 |
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| WLA, 45ci (USA army) | 13,460 |
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| WLC, 45ci (Canadian Army) | 9,825 |
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| WLS sidecar, 45ci, 4.75:1 compression |
Sidecars & Chassis:
· LE - Sidecar single passenger
· LEC - LE chassis
· LS - sidecare for 45ci
· LSC - LS chassis
· LLE - left hand LE
· LLEC- LLE chassis
· LLS - left hand LS
· LLSC- LLS chassis
· M - Side van w/cover
· MO - Side van w/o cover
· MC - M chassis
· MWC- chassis w/57-7/8" tread
· LMC- left hand chassis
Option Groups:
Sport Solo, Deluxe Solo, Utility Solo, Standard Police, Deluxe Servicar, Utility
Servicars, Utility for sidecar or package truck, Deluxe sport sidecar.
Price ranges from $12 to $60.
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