1941 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle with Sidecar
THF108155 / 1941 Harley-Davidson Motorcycle with Sidecar
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Motorcycle
Date Made
1941
Creators
Place of Creation
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
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