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Harley Davidson FLHS 1340 Electra Glide (1977-79)

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Harley Davidson FLHS 1340 Electra Glide (1977-79)

At a glance

Capacity
1337 cc / 81.7 cu-in
Power
67 hp / 48.9 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque
69 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm

The full picture.

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

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1977 – 79
EngineFour stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity1337 cc / 81.7 cu-in
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Bore x Stroke88.8 x 108.0 mm
Compression Ratio8.5:1
Induction38mm Keihin Carburettor
IgnitionSolid state electronic
StartingElectric
Max Power67 hp / 48.9 hp @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque69 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm
Transmission / Drive4 Speed
Final DriveChain
Front SuspensionTelescopic forks
Rear SuspensionDual shocks swinging arm
Front BrakesSingle 254mm disc 1 piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 254mm disc 1 piston caliper.
Front TyreMT90-16T
Rear TyreMT90-16
Dry Weight343 kg / 756 lbs
Fuel Capacity19 Litres / 5.0 US gal