Harley-Davidson 18F 1918 1000cc 2-cylinders V-twin ioe

Make: Harley Davidson
Model: F
Year: 1918
Displacement: 989cc
Engine type: 4-stroke / ioe
Cylinders: 2
Power: 15hp@3200rpm
Weight: 150kg
Frame number: 18f54613
Engine number: 18f54613

The year 1909 marked the appearance of Harley-Davidson's first v-twin. though it was not until the adoption of mechanically operated inlet valves in 1911 (replacing the 'atmospheric' type inherited from the single) that production really took off. Known by the sobriquet 'pocket valve'. this inlet-over-exhaust engine - built in 61 and 74cu in capacities - would remain in production for the next 20 years.
The need to make better use of the engine's power characteristics. particularly for sidecar pulling. prompted the introduction of a two-speed rear hub for 1914. by which time chain drive and a proper clutch had been adopted. Later that same year a conventional. three-speed. sliding-gear transmission with 'step starter' was introduced on the top-of-the-range version of the twin which. with full electrical equipment. was listed from now on as the Model J. The Harley-Davidson v-twin offered here is an example of the three-speed. magneto-equipped Model F. which when new was priced at $30 less than the Model J.

This Model F has been completely technical restored in 2008. For a better suitable for road travel a Amal carburettor and a electronic ignition was fitted on the machine.
The whole motorcycle has a wonderful patina. The machine runs very well.

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