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What was the last year of the Harley-Davidson Panhead?

What was the last year of the Harley-Davidson Panhead?

1965
The engine is a two-cylinder, two-valve-per-cylinder, pushrod V-twin, made in both 61 c.i. (EL) and 74 c.i. (FL, FLH) displacements. The Panhead engine replaced the Knucklehead engine in 1948 and was manufactured until 1965 when it was replaced by the Shovelhead.

What was the first year of the Harley-Davidson Panhead?

1948
The first Panhead—or model FL, available in both 61- and 74-cubic-inch models—arrived in dealers’ showrooms in 1948, just in time to be a major part of the postwar motorcycle boom.

What cubic inch is a Panhead?

The 74-cubic inch (1,200cc) OHV Harley-Davidson Panhead was launched in 1948.

What kind of motorcycle is a 1949 Panhead?

1949 Harley Davidson EL Panhead Vintage Motorcycle Nice mostly original vintage 1949 Harley EL motorcycle. Matching belly numbers. The bike starts easily on first or second kick. Strong runner.

What kind of engine does a Harley Davidson Panhead have?

The engine replaced the Knucklehead engine in xxxx and was manufactured until xxxx when it was replaced by the Shovelhead.. The engine is a two-cylinder, two-valve-per-cylinder, pushrod V-twin. The panhead was a Harley-Davidson motorcycle engine, so nicknamed because of the distinct shape of the rocker covers

What kind of air cleaner does a 1949 Panhead have?

The heads being later have the o-ring type intake manifold with a -55 OEM intake manifold, hooked up to a M35 linkert and a single bolt later style air cleaner. 1949 Harley Davidson EL Panhead Vintage Motorcycle Nice mostly original vintage 1949 Harley EL motorcycle.

What kind of engine does a 1949 Harley Davidson have?

This is a fitted 1949 Harley Davidson with a Shovelhead top end. Sits in a swingarm frame, has 16in Finch wheels,custom paint on sidecar and bike, fish tail pipes, and custom saddle bags and seat. It was just extensively serviced at Historic Harley in Topeka, KS. The bike runs great, kick start or electronic ignition.