Harley Davidson FLHTC 1340 Electra Glide Classic (1983-85)

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The Harley Davidson FLHTC 1340 Electra Glide Classic was produced from 1983-85 and is equipped with a four-stroke, 45-degree V-Twin engine capable of 1337cc capacity and 71hp of maximum power at 5000 RPM. It has a chain final drive and uses a double-down tube full-cradle frame with a box-section steel swing arm. The motorcycle suspension consists of a center axle fork with 41mm tubes in the front and dual shock absorbers in the rear, which is adjustable for spring preload. Braking power is provided by twin 292mm discs with dual 4-piston calipers in the front and a single 292mm disc with a 4 piston caliper in the rear. The front and rear tires are both MT 90-16. The bike has a wet weight of 345.0 kg or 760 lbs and a fuel capacity of 19 liters or 5.0 US gallons. It has a 5-speed transmission, and the fuel is supplied by a 38mm Keihin carburetor. The bike’s compression ratio is 8.5:1 and the cooling system is air-cooled. The bore x stroke is 88.8 x 108 mm. The Electra Glide Classic is a classic and stylish motorcycle that provides a comfortable riding experience.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Harley Davidson FLHTC 1340 Electra Glide Classic

Year: 1983 – 85


Engine: Four stroke, 45 degrees V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1337 cc / 81.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 88.8 x 108 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Induction: 38mm Keihin carburetor
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 71 hp / 53.3 kW @ 5000 rpm
Max Torque: 82.5 ft-lb / 111.8 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Double-downtube, full-cradle frame box-section steel swing arm
Front Suspension: Center-axle fork with 41mm tubes
Frnt Wheel Travel: 117 mm / 4.6 in

Rear Suspension: Dual shock absorbers, adjustable for spring preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 97 mm / 3.8 in
Front Brakes: 2x 292mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 292mm disc 4 piston caliper
Front Tyre: MT 90-16
Rear Tyre: MT 90-16
Wet Weight: 345.0 kg / 760 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 19 Litres / 5.0 US gal

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