What was the last year Harley Davidson made a rigid frame?

What was the last year Harley Davidson made a rigid frame?

The last rigid frame for HD was 1957. The bike you’re looking at is likely titled from the engine, which may be a 1975. Unless there’s a “Blue Tag” riveted to the frame, and 1975 was the year the bike was first titled after construction. Bikes after 1970 have to have the VIN on the frame AND engine.

What is a rigid frame Harley?

The hardtail, or rigid motorcycle frame, is one piece. The rear axle is attached directly to the frame. The lack of a rear suspension system gives hardtail bikes a distinctive streamlined look, often referred to as “the line.” The line is the look of the frame rails extending from the gas tank to the rear axle.

What is Harley frame made of?

Motorcycle frames come in a variety of shapes and materials, but typically, frames are made with steel tubes that are bent using a Baileigh pipe bender. Other materials include aluminum and alloys, which are stiffer and more lightweight than steel.

What does FLH mean Harley?

The Harley-Davidson FLH motorcycle, manufactured by the Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company, originated in 1949 as the Hydra-Glide touring model, so named for its hydraulically damped telescopic forks.

When did Harley go to fuel injection?

2003 – 100 Year of Harley-Davidson With all the changes in 1999-2000, things were quite at Harley-Davidson for a few years, though in 2001 they switched to a better, Delphi EFI system on the bikes that were injected. 2001 was also the first year the Softail line was available with a fuel injected motor.

What is a rigid motorcycle frame?

With rigid frames, the axle is instead affixed straight onto the frame, so the only suspension is directly through the tire. You’ll feel the impact of your ride more when operating a rigid frame motorcycle. That could be an advantage or a disadvantage based on your personal riding preference.