Harley-Davidson Big Twin: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Harley-Davidson Big Twins - FL, FX / Softail and Dyna Series - 1340, 1450, 1584 cc (1984-2010) - Essential Buyer's Guide

There are lots of books about Harleys, about their history, performance, lineage and the minutae of their specification, but none of them will tell you what to look for when buying one second-hand. That's what this book is about - it aims to be a straightforward, practical guide to buying a used Harley-Davidson.

It won't list all the correct colour combinations for each year, or analyse the bike's design philosophy, or consider its background as a cultural icon - there are excellent books listed at the end of this one which do all of that. But hopefully it will help you avoid buying a dud.

Point by point, it takes the reader through everything that needs looking at when buying a Harley, plus spares prices, which is the best model to buy for your needs, and a look at auctions, restorations and paperwork. A unique points scoring system sums up the intended purchase and its correct price category.

Covers the Harley-Davidson FL, FX / Softail and Dyna Series - 1340, 1450, 1584 cc (1984-2010).

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Author:	Peter Henshaw
Details:	64 pages, 7.7 x 5.5 in (19.5 x 14 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	100 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2011)
Series:	The Essential Buyer's Guide
ISBN:	9781845843038

Harley-Davidson FXR Series 1982-1992 - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Harley-Davidson FXR motorcycles from the years 1982-1992. Describes the Harley-Davidson Super Glide II, Sport Glide, FXR, FXRS, FXRT, FXRDG, FXRD, FXLR, FXDB and FXDC.

• The 29 period articles, brought together from leading British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	140 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.35 in (27 x 20 x 0.9 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 1999)
Series:	Performance Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855204966

Harley-Davidson Knucklehead - Eighty Years

Motorcycle technology lagged far behind automotive technology since the earliest days of the internal-combustion engine. All that changed in 1936 when Harley-Davidson introduced the Model EL. For the first time ever, a company was manufacturing a high-performance overhead-valve engine for the masses.

And what an engine it was - in addition to bringing state-of-the-art technology to the motorcycling world - a work of art. Because of the shape of its rocker covers, the engine was given a nickname to match its looks: the Knucklehead.
The technology used in this engine was so advanced that it laid the foundation for every future Harley-Davidson motorcycle, including the current models built in the 21st century. To this day, every cruiser-style motorcycle adheres to the shape of that original Knucklehead.

Celebrate the engine that changed the motorcycle world. "Harley-Davidson Knucklehead" tells the entire Knucklehead story - accompanied by modern and period photography - from the very first overhead-valve V-twin Harley produced for the public through the post-war models, continuing right up until today, when aftermarket manufacturers reproduce complete Knucklehead crate engines because of its continuing popularity.

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Author:	Greg Field
Details:	200 pages, 12.2 x 10 x 0.63 in (31 x 25.5 x 1.6 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	200 b&w and color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Crestline Books (USA, 2019)
ISBN:	9780785837459

Harley-Davidson Super Glide (1971-1981) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring Harley-Davidson Super Glide motorcycles from the years 1971-1981. Describes the Harley-Davidson Super Glide FX, FXE, FXS 1200 Low Rider, FXS80, FXB80 Sturgis, FXWG 80 Wide Glide and FXEF Fat Bob.

• The period articles, brought together from leading British and American motorcycle magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	140 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.31 in (27 x 20 x 0.8 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	250 photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 1999)
Series:	Performance Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855204898

Harley-Davidson Knucklehead, 80 ans

In the early years of motorcycling in the United States, motorcycle technology lagged behind automobile technology. But that all changed in 1936 when Harley-Davidson introduced the Model EL engine, better known as the Knucklehead because of the appearance of its rocker covers.
For the first time, an American motorcycle manufacturer mass-produced a high-performance overhead valve engine for the general market.

"Harley-Davidson Knucklehead, 80 ans" covers the entire history of the Knucklehead from the very first Harley overhead-valve V-twin produced for the public, to the present day when manufacturers are once again producing new complete Knucklehead engines in response to the continued demand for these legendary models.

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Author:	Greg Field
Details:	200 pages, 12 x 9.8 in (30.5 x 25 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	425 b&w and color photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2018)
ISBN:	9791028302535

Harley-Davidson Touring

With the appearance of the first Electra Glide in 1965, Harley-Davidson brought the ultimate touring motorcycle onto the market. Hardly any other machine allows you to manage longer journeys in such a comfortable and sensual way. The only difference is that nowadays it is not an oily 1200 Panhead, but a water-cooled 1690 Twin Cam V2 that provides the appropriate propulsion.
In the 2015 model year, the company's Touring range consists of the Road King, Street Glide, Road Glide and E-Glide models, and there are also limited factory custom versions of the last three with a 1.8-liter engine.

This book tells the story of Harley's touring models, shows unique conversions and spectacular baggers, gives tips on buying used bikes and presents all members of the Touring family in words and pictures.

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Author:	Carsten Heil, Stephan Haarschneider
Details:	128 pages, 8.9 x 8.7 in (22.5 x 22 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Huber Verlag (D, 2014)
ISBN:	9783927896574