What is Harley FLT?

The FLT Tour Glide was introduced in 1979 as a 1980 model. Sold alongside the existing FLH Electra Glide, the FLT had a larger frame with rubber engine mounts, a five-speed transmission, the 80 cu in (1,300 cc) engine, and a frame-mounted fairing.

What does Harley FLH stand for?

The Harley-Davidson FLH motorcycle, manufactured by the Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company, originated in 1949 as the Hydra-Glide touring model, so named for its hydraulically damped telescopic forks.

What year did Harley change the touring frame?

Actually frame changes began in 2008 on the touring models. Front motor mounts moved outboard, engine stabilizer moved up to the front head, seat tab slot removed from the frame, among other changes introduced in ’08.

What kind of motorcycle does CHP use?

Through the public competitive bidding process, the Harley-Davidson Electraglide motorcycle was selected as the primary enforcement motorcycle for the California Highway Patrol in 2013.

What year was the first FLH?

1955
The FLH first appeared in 1955, as a more powerful version of the FL. The engine was upgraded with polished inlet ports, high-compression pistons and hot cams, which resulted in a 107 MPH top speed. A new frame finally appeared in 1958, with swingarm rear suspension and hydraulic shocks: the Duo-Glide.

What kind of motorcycle did Jax ride in Sons of Anarchy?

Jax rides an upgraded Harley-Davidson Dyna-Glide Super Glide Sport throughout his tenure on Sons of Anarchy.

Are Street Glide and Road Glide frames the same?

Both Harley motorcycles come with a fairing, but they have different styles. The Road Glide uses a frame mounted fairing, which does not move with the handlebars. This results in better wind protection and improved rider endurance. The Street Glide, in contrast, uses a fork mounted batwing fairing.

When did Street Glide frames change?

2009
The Harley-Davidson Street Glide received some upgrades in 2009 with a new Touring chassis: redesigned frame and swingarm, new engine-mounting design. Then in 2014, Project Rushmore debuted bringing in the new “wet-head” design to the Touring Models, although the Street Glide did not receive the Twin Cooled heads.

What’s the difference between Electra Glide and Street Glide?

Electra Glide Standard is slightly shorter at 94.5 inches compared to Street Glide’s 96.5. There’s about nine pounds difference in weight. Otherwise dimensions, performance and drivetrain are also similar.