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The 1951 Harley - Davidson Police Special bike came with a variety of police equipment and was often useable in colors not offered to civilian , but many eschewed chrome trim . Read about the 1951 Harley Police Special .
The 1952 Harley - Davidson FL Hydra - Glide replaced the one-time hand - transmutation / foot - clutch frame-up with a innovative foot shift and bridge player clutch . The old setup was still an option and would remain so until the 1970s . show about this major step for Harley ’s bikes .
The 1955 Harley - Davidson FL Hydra - Glide inclose new features like revise cast tank and fender badge . By this time chrome trim had become a popular way of dressing up and personalizing one ’s bike . study about the 1955 Harley - Davidson Hydra - Glide .
The 1959 Harley - Davidson Police Special demonstrate how the Big Twins have been popular with legal philosophy enforcement agency . Though a hand - clench / foot - slip setup had been received since 1952 , many police chose the hand gearstick . Learn about the Police Special .
The 1959 Harley - Davidson XLCH Sportster was a blistering version of the traditional Harley Sportster . See how it differs from its milder XLH sibling with magneto ignition , richly - mounted exhaust peanut fuel tank , bobsled rear cowcatcher and semi - knobby tyre .
The 1958 Harley - Davidson FL Duo - Glide motorcycle had a real rearward suspension , finally give way Harley riders a politic ride – perfect for tour . The railway locomotive give 50 - 60 H.P. from 1200 ccs/74 three-dimensional column inch . Read more about the smooth Duo - Glide .
The Harley - Davidson company celebrate its fiftieth day of remembrance with a special edition Anniversary Yellow 1954 Harley - Davidson FL Hydra - Glide motorcycle that featured a special medallion on its front fender . Learn more about the FL Hydra - Glide .
The 1956 Harley - Davidson KHK model was the final flathead bike that Harley would ever produce . The KHK feature lower handlebars , less chrome trim , and more - carrying out oriented camshafts . get a line more about the 1956 Harley - Davidson KHK .
