In this version sold from year 1981 , the dry weight is and it is equiped with a V2, four-stroke motor. An alternator inside the primary case replaced the generator, and that widened the housing. Bikez has a high number of users looking for used bikes. It didn’t stop the vibration inherent in a 45-degree twin, but it did at least insulate the rider and passenger for added comfort.The FLT frame was attached to the fairing instead of having it bar-mounted. You can list all 1981 Harley-Davidson FLT 1340 Tour Glide available and also sign up for e-mail notification when such bikes are advertised in the future. Compare technical specs. *Please note: All prices shown here are based on various data sources, as detailed in The wider housing moved the footboards outwards, which led to complaints that the footboards and exhaust were too easy to drag on the ground.A front disc brake was a welcome addition in 1972, and even at a hefty 738 lbs the quarter mile time was a decent 15.42 seconds. While the base FL produced 54 bhp, the FLH made a full 60 bhp.The Electra-Glide was a serious long-distance tourer with a top speed just under 100 mph and a dizzying array of optional extras. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 70.00 HP (51.1 kW) @ … The 1984-98 Tour Glide would jump into the modern era with the launch of the V2 Evolution engine, which was actually developed on AMF’s watch. Before you buy this bike, you should view the list of related motorbikes. By 1969, the factory “King of the Highway” package included a fiberglass fairing on the handlebars, hard saddlebags and a top case at the rear.1970 was the year that the American Machine and Foundry (AMF) conglomerate took control of Harley-Davidson, and significant changes were made to the FLH.
Alloy wheels were offered with tubeless tires were also offered, and the large sprung buddy seat became an option, with a hard-mounted double seat standard.The FLT and FLHT Tour Glide were launched for 1980 with a new frame and a three-point mounting system. The Hagerty motorcycle valuation tool® is designed to help you learn how to value your 1981 Harley-Davidson FLT Tour Glide Classic and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. Harley-Davidson equipped the Electra-Glide with electric start beginning in 1965, but the big change was to the Panhead engine the next year. Bicentennial models were offered for 1976, the first Classic FLH appeared in 1977 with all options, and a 75th Anniversary Edition was offered in 1978. The fork tubes were now behind the steering stem to lighten low speed steering, and a five-speed transmission, oil bath chain and spin-on filter were introduced. 1981 Harley-Davidson FLT Tour Glide Classic values and more.
Ignition was relocated inside the gear case cover and driven off the camshaft. Images are general in nature and may not reflect the specific vehicle selected. Belt final drive was tested and fitted in 1983.Also in 1983, the AMF conglomerate was pushed away from Harley’s affairs through a buyout, and a smaller management team with Davidson family members, managers and some AMF figures took over.
The new “Shovelhead” (named because of the shape of the valve cover), had an aluminum head with a different-shaped combustion chamber, and rocker arms attached to the rocker cover instead of to the head itself.