1951
1951: a new tank emblem, "Harley-Davidson" in
script with a bar underneath.
45" changes: Heads secured w/cap screws, fixed jet Linkert M-54 carb, chrome
plated exhaust connection pipe, single stripe rear fender trim.
Panhead changes: Chrome plated piston compression rings were meant to help prevent scorring of jug walls during breakin. A 2 piece cam-(separate gear) was introduced with ramps on both sides of the lobe. Pushrod ball sockets frequently worked themselves loose, so rocker arms were machined with pushrod sockets. The exhaust "S" and "Y" downtubes were chromed and a new shouldered exhaust port clamp was installed, (the shoulder facing the head). Neoprene cork composition pushrod seals improved oil leakage from the tubes, single stripe rear fender trim replaces the sergeant stripes, rocker cover D-ring made of 3 layers of sheet metal spot welded together and fastened by 9 phillips srews and 3 allen head screws. These D-rings were placed inbetween the pan cover and mounting screws to prevent cover distortion caused by overtightening the screws, which caused oil leaks. Midyear saw the M-74B carb which would remain through 1965, also midyear a larger diameter pinion shaft. Optionally for $1.50, you could get a chromed "Hydra-Glide" emblem for the front fender, available through 1954.
Flathead |
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Price |
| WL Solo, 45ci, 3 speed | 1044 |
$730 |
Servi-Car,
45",
3 speed and reverse |
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| G, tow bar | 778 |
$1,095 |
| GA, without tow bar | 632 |
$1,080 |
Panhead, OHV,
4 speed |
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| EL Hydra-Glide Sport Solo, 61ci, high compression | 1532 |
$885 |
| ELS Hydra-Glide Sidecar Twin, 61ci, medium compression | $885 |
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| FL Hydra-Glide Sport Solo, 74ci, high compression | 6560 |
$900 |
| FLS Hydra-Glide Sidecar Twin, 74ci, med-compression | $900 |
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Specialty Models |
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| WL-SP 45ci, aluminum heads | ||
| WLS Sidecar Twin, 45ci | ||
| WR Racer, 45ci | 23 |
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| WRTT Racer, 45ci, TT racer |
Sidecar and Chassis:
· LE - right hand sidecar
· M - Package Truck w/cover
· MC - chassis for M
Colors for 1951 |
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Brilliant
Black |
Persian
Red |
Rio
Blue |
Police
Silver |
Metallic
Green |
White |
Metallic
Blue |
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| Metallic green, white, metallic blue at extra cost | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Options: Deluxe Solo, Sport Solo, Utility Solo, Standard Police, Utility for sidecare or Package Truck, Deluxe Solo for WL, Sport Solo for WL, Utility Solo for WL, Deluxe servicar, Utility servicar, Deluxe sidecar. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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