Harley-Davidson Glossary

Atmospheric intake valve - The decline of the piston is activated to open the intake valves, causing a vacuum. Typically found in the early single cylinder Harleys.

Ape Hangers - high handlebars for the rider's hands ran over her shoulders.

Buell - First built by Eric Buell, a former employee of Harley Davidson, these are the Harley V-Twin engines, bicycles, who helped win the company a market share of sport bikes.

Big-Twin - a term used for the largestHarley-Davidson engines. Sportster ® models from 883 (see XL883 Sportster ® here) up to 1200 cubic centimeters. Almost all other Harleys, 1340, 1450 or 1584 cc engine.

Bobber - remove all non-essential to increase the weight and extra benefits. Improved performance and design was the best result. Probably one of the first movement of some in the early '50s. Customs began to seek the return of veteransrelive the thrill of flight combat aircraft. Also known as Bobtail.

Blockhead - Harley-Davidson ® Evolution innovative V-Twin engine.

Chopper - Between 1960 and 70 custom bike. Notes extended and raked forks, the suspension was adjusted and the introduction of Japanese thin wheels at the front.

Duo-Glide ® - A large twin with rear suspension introduced in 1958 to the mid-sixties.

Dyna Glide ® - The term refers to the consequences of the landslideRubber engine mounts actually used in the context of this model.

Electra Glide ® - the electric starter was introduced in this model

Evolution ® - The engine, which replaces the Shovelhead. With a valve head, and is often found in post-1980 model Big Twins and Sportsters.

F-Head ® - for the inlet valve of the engine exhaust.

Fathead ® - A Twin Cam 1999 and should be offered today!

Fat Boy ® --Bike seen in the movie Terminator. Featuring a front-wheel drive and strong engine of meters installed. Another Harley-Davidson sold.

Flathead ® - An old engine with side valves. Known for its duration.

Rigid ® - essentially a frame with no suspension. Strict!

Be ® Hydra Glide - a hydraulic suspension system used on the forks.

Knucklehead ® - V-Twin engine built 1936-1947.

Low Rider ® - A custom lowRiding position and low seat height. A typical custom version of the Super Glide ®, which appeared in 1970.

Truncated cone ® - The series of engines replaced the Nucklehead.

Shovelhead ® - The series of engines replaced the Panhead 1966.

Side Valve - An engine with side valves in the cylinder.

Softail ® - Similar to the appearance of a rigid, the suspension is hidden under the engine.

Sportster - an improved model of 883 cc1200 cc engines.

Springer ® - A model with a fork springs. Here's an example of a customized bridge.

Super Glide ® - a hybrid between the front and under Sportster Big Twin Harley-Davidson. The custom first factory ever made.

Tour Glide ® - Designed for hiking and full of all the features necessary for long-distance cruiser.

Twin Cam - The Largest Harley engine, which now appears in moreModels developed later.

Wide Glide ® - Features wide range of cycling and will appear in the film Easy Rider. People for the adaptation of his sport versatility of a 1450cc engine repressed 79bhp times remarkable. It also contains some of the latest technologies Harley.