1941 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle with Sidecar
Add to SetSummary
This 1941 FL model motorcycle, built by Harley-Davidson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is fitted with a two-cylinder, overhead valve "knucklehead" engine, named for the unique shape of its valve covers. The FL bikes featured large frames well suited to highway cruising. The attached sidecar made the motorcycle a practical, more affordable alternative to an automobile.
This 1941 FL model motorcycle, built by Harley-Davidson of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is fitted with a two-cylinder, overhead valve "knucklehead" engine, named for the unique shape of its valve covers. The FL bikes featured large frames well suited to highway cruising. The attached sidecar made the motorcycle a practical, more affordable alternative to an automobile.
Artifact
Motorcycle
Date Made
1941
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
82.40.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Rubber (Material)
Leather
Plastic
Chromium
Color
Black (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 50 in
Width: 64 in
Length: 98 in
Inscriptions
Gas tank: Harley Davidson Foot rests: Harley Davidson Motor: HARLEY DAVIDSON / CYCLES / PATENTED 2180521 / HARLEY DAVIDSON / MOTOR CO. / MILWAUKEE WIS. / MADE IN UNITED STATES OF / AMERICA
Share Anywhere
Use this Artifact Card to share this great find with others. From historic images to vivid descriptions, a record of rich detail is bundled inside a single card.
