1959 Harley Davidson Panhead
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Harley-Davidson
1959 FLH Duo-Glide
The Class Of 1959
A Rare Mint & Absolutely Stunning Original Classic
This Harley-Davidson Is in Pristine Concours Condition
Runs and Rides Perfectly
My Favorite Of The Classics In The Museum
Built in 1959 But Performs and Feels Like a 90's Softail
Electrically, Mechanically, and Cosmetically This Bike is a 10
Starts Easily and Comfortable Enough For All Day Riding
I Would Ride It Cross Country Today
MATCHING NUMBERS
Engine VIN #: 59FLH5278
Frame VIN #: 59FLH5278
The Second Year Of The All New Duo-Glide
Has All The Original Cycle Parts & Components, Fuel Tanks,
Fenders, Saddle Bags, Tank Badges, And The Beautiful Black Paint Scheme,
With Lots of Chrome & Polished Aluminum, This Bike Really Turns Heads!
From The Zauner Collection, In Bakersfield California
Mr Zauner Was A Wealthy Harley Dealership Owner
He Had A Collection of 43 Classic Motorcycles
No Expense Was Spared In Maintaining This FLH
A So. Cal. Diamond & An American Icon
It Is The #1 Best Performance Touring Bike of The 50's
This is The Bike That Put Indian Out Of Business
This FLH Has Harley’s Best Performance Innovations of the Period
Has The All New Swing-Arm Rear Suspension
With Coil Over Shocks This Is a Major Ride Quality Improvement
Has the 74 Cubic Inch High Compression Big Twin Engine
Extra Cooling Fins allowed for Higher Speeds and Longer Distances
Cast Aluminum Heads with Hydraulic Overhead Valves
for Cooler Running and Lower Maintenance
Remarkable Performance for the Period
Top Speed 100+ MPH, Will Cruise All Day at 65MPH
A Cross Country Capable Classic
A Painstakingly Preserved Original ‘59 Pan
Truly A So. Cal. Belle
PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO FOR ALL DETAILS
Jerry Lee Lewis's 59 FLH Sold For $385,000 At Mecum
COMPARABLE SALES OF:
$51,700. (1964 @ Mecum Vegas 2022)
$60,500 (1954 @ Mecum Vegas 2022)
Full 100 Point Check-Over During Recommissioning
And a Full Rotisserie Detail Has Been Completed
by Our Expert Mechanics at Kaplan Cycles ;
Just Invested $11,720 In Preservations Services ;
70 Hours Shop Labor ($10,500) Plus Parts & Shop Supplies ($320)
Plus Shipping to CT ($800)
Harley Davidson’s Hydra-Glide was a significantly improved bike design, one that would carry the company through the next 17 years. The hydraulic-valve “Panhead” engine was introduced in 1948, and the telescopic front forks that gave the bike its name came out the next year.
Powering the Hydra-Glide was a 74 cubic inch, 55 hp, OHV V-twin engine fed by a Schebler carburetor, a four-speed hand-shifted gearbox, a bucket saddle, telescopic Hydra-Glide front forks, a hard-tail rear end, a hand-operated front drum brake, and a foot-operated rear brake.
The new engine was notable for its aluminum cylinder heads with bronze valve inserts and steel guides, and the cylinder heads also had steel inserts for the cylinder bolts and plugs and used push-rod-type hydraulic lifters in the valve train. The rocker arms and cylinder heads were completely redesigned from the cast-iron “Knucklehead” engine, and the aluminum heads dissipated heat faster. A new camshaft, new exhaust ports and a new intake manifold gave an extra 5 hp and a larger oil pump boosted oil flow 25 percent to the valves where it was needed.
The Hydra-Glide FL also saw the front brake increase in size by 34 percent for 1949, while the saddle gained padding and the hand-shift pattern was reversed for the rider to be able to push away to change up gears. A foot-shift and hand-operated clutch was offered in 1952, the last year for the 61 cubic inch motor, which sported a wider gas tank and wider tires. The 1953 bikes also featured a large gold badge for Harley’s 50th anniversary, and in 1956 the Panhead motor gained high-lift cams and a flow through air cleaner for a 12 percent gain in power.
In 1958, the Duo-Glide name first appeared with rear suspension by a swing-arm (hence the “glide” front and back), and larger cylinder head fins for improved cooling and was rated for 60HP & 100+ MPH. The model characterized “Dressers” and the increasing number of accessories included Royalite saddlebags, whitewall tires, a floating Buddy seat with chromed grab rail and dual exhausts.
The Duo-Glide was available as the FL and FLH, (H for Highway).
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