1958 Harley FL Panhead Duoglide Original

The 1958 Duo-Glide is one of the most collectable antique HD's. It is the first year for the Duo-Glide model which revolutionized the full size line of HD's. It is also the last year for the plastic gas tank emblems and plastic front fender tip. The bike also has the original Buco Bag brackets ( only 100 of these brackets were produced )this 1958 Panhead is 95% original / including the black tool box and Buco Bag Brackets (rare)Ran fine 4 months ago / stored with stable in gas / battery kept on a tricklergreat opportunity to get a original / stock / panhead--------with rare accessories---- LOW RESERVE / LOW RESERVE / LOW RESERVEThis Duo-Glide is especially stylish in Skyline Blue and Birch with white floorboards. grips. kicker pedal. pegs and fringed seat. Continuing to give serious touring riders what they wanted. the optional King of the Highway package offered saddlebags. dual exhaust. fender tips. bumpers and either the Deluxe Buddy or Solo seat plus a luggage rack. As before. the “helper springs” flipped forward under the seat to provide extra support for a passenger. folded down for solo riding. In this era about 3500 FLs and ELs were produced annually. The 1958 machine also received other updates including a hydraulic rear brake. a stronger transmission and clutch. better connections for the exhaust headers at the head plus optional whitewall tires. The chrome struts. already a design feature on the K Model and Sportster. became an element of the big twin as well supporting the rear fender and taillight. The rear fender remained hinged to allow for rear wheel service. Engine: Air-Cooled. Overhead Valve. nbsp;45 Degree V-TwinBore & Stroke: 3. 44” x 4. 00”Displacement: 74 Cubic Inches / 1208 cc’sCompression Ratio: 7:1Horsepower: 52Primary: Duplex ChainTransmission: 4-Speed. Hand ShiftClutch: Dry. Foot operatedFinal Drive: ChainBrakes: Drum Front & Hydraulic Drum RearElectrics: 6 Volt Battery. Coil & PointsFrame: Steel / Double Down TubesFork: Hydra-Glide. HydraulicRear: Swingarm / Dual Shocks / Sprung SeatWheels/Tires: 5. 00 x 16 / 5. 00 x 16 InchesWheelbase: 60 InchesWeight: 648 PoundsTop Speed: 100 mph

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