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[Special_Ed]

Here's a few questions I came across, thought I'd throw them out there. As they get answered I'll see if I can find more or add your's to the thread.

Ed



1)1903 was the first year for H-D, what year was the first V-twin introduced?

2)In 1941 the ________ C.I.D. Knucklehead F-series joins original 61 C.I.D. E-series.

3)The 'Panhead' V-twin with hydraulic lifters and aluminum heads replaces the Knucklehead in ________ .















Answers.

1) The V-twin is introduced in 1909.
2) 74
3) 1948

[Hugh Janis]

1) The model 5D was produced in 1909 but was essentially two singles in a common crankcase.  Due to valve gear problems only 27 were manufactured.  Production of an improved model began in 1911 with the model 7D

2) The model F was 1,207cc (74 CID)

3) The Panhead was introduced in 1948.  Manufacturing was done in HD's new plant on Capitol Dr., Wauwatosa, WI, opened in 1947

[Special_Ed]

1)The H-D snowmobile is introduced in what year?

2)Harley management joins together to buy the Motor Company back from ________

3)In 1949 _______-Glide front suspension replaces old leading link arrangement.







Answers:

1)1971
2)AMF
3)Hydra

[Hugh Janis]

These are open book right?  Let me consult the good book.......

[Hugh Janis]

1) the HD snowmobile was introduced in 1970 and sold poorly until it was discontinued in 1975.  It was available in either a 398cc or 433cc and had either a manual or pull start.  It used motorcycle style handle bars.

2) The year was 1981.  Chairman Vaughn Beals persuaded 12 other HD executives to join him in an $81.5 million leveraged buyout from AMF (American Machine & Foundry) control.  The group included Charlie Thompson (appointed president the previous year) and Willie G. Davidson.

3) The HydraGlide was introduced in 1949 as the 1st all new bike powered by the Panhead engine.  It was called the HydraGlide because it was the 1st Harley to incorporate hydraulically-dampened, telescopic front forks.  It was also the 1st Harley to use the word "Glide" in its name. 

[Special_Ed]

1) the HD snowmobile was introduced in 1970 and sold poorly until it was discontinued in 1975.  It was available in either a 398cc or 433cc and had either a manual or pull start.  It used motorcycle style handle bars.

2) The year was 1981.  Chairman Vaughn Beals persuaded 12 other HD executives to join him in an $81.5 million leveraged buyout from AMF (American Machine & Foundry) control.  The group included Charlie Thompson (appointed president the previous year) and Willie G. Davidson.

3) The HydraGlide was introduced in 1949 as the 1st all new bike powered by the Panhead engine.  It was called the HydraGlide because it was the 1st Harley to incorporate hydraulically-dampened, telescopic front forks.  It was also the 1st Harley to use the word "Glide" in its name. 

You are good...I'll post a few more tonight.

[Hoist!]

Jim, are you Googling this stuff for us, or are you a walking HD archive?

Hoist!

[Hugh Janis]

Jim, are you Googling this stuff for us, or are you a walking HD archive?

Hoist!

I got a book for Christmas called "The Ultimate Harley-Davidson", an encyclopedia of the definitive motorbike from classic to custom.  It's a coffee table book.  I saw the questions yesterday and waited a day to answer to give someone else a chance.  It's a pretty interesting read.

[Special_Ed]

Jim, are you Googling this stuff for us, or are you a walking HD archive?

Hoist!

Howie Jim is just that good! The coffee table book is just a conversation starter.

[Hugh Janis]

I'm the secret HD plant sent here to infiltrate CVO Harley, gain their trust, and report my findings to Willie G.  My one year mission is nearly complete.  Part of my prep for the mission was to learn everything I could about CVO's and the history of HD.  Now that my cover is blown can I stay anyhow?  I like it here.

[HUBBARD]

Special_Ed,
  Post some questions absent the answers at the bottom of the page.  You keep the answers and report back the winner, or winners, following each segment.  Just a suggestion, of course.  Later--HUBBARD

[Special_Ed]

Special_Ed,
  Post some questions absent the answers at the bottom of the page.  You keep the answers and report back the winner, or winners, following each segment.  Just a suggestion, of course.  Later--HUBBARD

I'll start doing that tonight Hub...

Ed

[iski]

Ed, the answers are:

1. Willie G. Davidson
2. Millard Filmore never owned a Harley
3. The loose nut behind the handlebars.



Oh, you hadn't asked the questions yet.


Ok, we'll see how I do, anyway.....

[Special_Ed]

Ed, the answers are:

1. Willie G. Davidson
2. Millard Filmore never owned a Harley
3. The loose nut behind the handlebars.



Oh, you hadn't asked the questions yet.


Ok, we'll see how I do, anyway.....

THAT'S RIGHT!! Spooky....

[iski]

THAT'S RIGHT!! Spooky....