Harley Davidson Engines
#11
05-21-2012, 08:46 PM
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#12
05-21-2012, 11:17 PM
If I'm not mistaken the Evo engine was an AMF project that they helped engineer and design.
Last edited by baka1969; 05-21-2012 at 11:20 PM.
#14
05-22-2012, 10:33 PM
No, that was Willie G. And heres a point your really gonna hate. They went to Kawasaki LTD. to help them.
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05-22-2012, 11:34 PM
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#16
05-23-2012, 12:44 AM
In light of all the newbies I see around here. I thought this might clear things up:
Flathead 1909-1936
This is the motor that put Harlet on top of the motorcycle races in the twenties.
Knucklehead 1936-1947
Harley's first overhead valve V-Twin.
Panhead 1948-1965
Improved engine design with hydraulic lifters.
Shovelhead 1966-1983
The distinctive enclosed cylinder head sets it apart.
Evolution 1984-1999
The now famous AMF engine. Harley also went public during this time
Twincam 1999 - present
Harley's first twincam
Flathead 1909-1936
This is the motor that put Harlet on top of the motorcycle races in the twenties.
Knucklehead 1936-1947
Harley's first overhead valve V-Twin.
Panhead 1948-1965
Improved engine design with hydraulic lifters.
Shovelhead 1966-1983
The distinctive enclosed cylinder head sets it apart.
Evolution 1984-1999
The now famous AMF engine. Harley also went public during this time
Twincam 1999 - present
Harley's first twincam
#19
05-23-2012, 07:09 AM
Good thing I'm not an expert, been building and riding these twins for 50 yrs and unless asked about them will not offer any experience,just too many real experts to extoll their knowledge.
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05-23-2012, 09:33 PM
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This thead is not about wealth of knowledge or lambasting somone for mistakes made trying to explain some history of MoCo. It is about history, and insuring the legacy of HD will still thrive. Sorry that you seem to feel otherwise, but tomorrow morning the sun will still rise, with or without you...or any of us for that matter.
Someone posted up information that they believed was fairly accurate; others have posted up some follow up comments attempting to correct what they believe is incorrect.
So...great that you have been riding and wrenching for the last 50... but talk is cheap.....