Harley Davidson FLHS 1340 Electra Glide (1977-79)

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The Harley Davidson FLHS 1340 Electra Glide was a motorcycle produced between 1977 and 1979. It had a four-stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin engine with a capacity of 1337cc and two valves per cylinder. The engine was air-cooled and had a bore x stroke of 88.8 x 108.0 mm, with a compression ratio of 8.5:1. The bike’s induction was through a 38mm Keihin Carburettor, and the ignition was a solid-state electronic system. The bike had an electric start and could produce a maximum power output of 67 hp/48.9 hp @ 5000 rpm and a maximum torque of 69 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm. The bike had a four-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension of the motorcycle was telescopic forks, and the rear suspension was dual shocks swinging the arm. The brakes on the front and rear wheels were single-disc 254mm with a one-piston caliper. The front tyre was MT90-16T, and the rear tyre was MT90-16. The dry weight of the bike was 343kg/756lbs, and its fuel capacity was 19 litres/5.0 US gal.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson FLHS 1340 Electra Glide

Year: 1977 – 79


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1337 cc / 81.7 cu-in
Cooling System: Air cooled
Bore x Stroke: 88.8 x 108.0 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Induction: 38mm Keihin Carburettor
Ignition: Solid state electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 67 hp / 48.9 hp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque: 69 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Transmission / Drive: 4 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks swinging arm
Front Brakes: Single 254mm disc 1 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Single 254mm disc 1 piston caliper.
Front Tyre: MT90-16T
Rear Tyre: MT90-16
Dry Weight: 343 kg / 756 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal

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