General Information

Serial #

28B-3944

Part Number

1

Total Parts

1

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

TUBULAR STEEL FRAME/ METAL PARTS/ CHROMED GEAR SHIFT, FUEL TANK CAPS/ LEATHER SEAT/ GLASS HEADLIGHT LENS/ RUBBER TIRES, HAND GRIPS & FOOTREST PLATES

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

210.0 cm

Width

82.5 cm

Height

111.0 cm

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Motorized Ground Transportation

Category

Motorcycle vehicles

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

HARLEY DAVIDSON

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Wisconsin

City

Milwaukee

Context

Country

Unknown

State/Province

Unknown

Period

Unknown

Canada

Harley-Davidson is an American motorcycle manufacturer that was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The 21 cu. in. single was produced for ten years (1926-1935) and was infinitely more popular with Europeans, Australians and New Zealanders than in North America. The single was offered initially in four versions, a side valve magneto model, a side valve generator model, an overhead valve magneto model and an overhead valve lightweight, racing-type aluminum. All models were fully equipped and appeared to be scaled-down versions of the big bikes. While the overhead valve had plenty of power, the side valve was slow. Top end on the overhead, produced as a 21-incher through 1929, was reported at 65 miles per hour in stock forml the side valve struggled to exceed 50.(Wright, "The Harley-Davidson Motor Company", 60) This model sold for $235. (Conner, "Harley-Davidson Data Book", 35)

Function

General transportation

Technical

In a 1928 Harley-Davidson catalogue for the 350 cc side valve model, the company note, "a number of important engineering advancements make the 1928 Single a still better motorcycle and give it exceptionally long life and stamina. The new throttle controlled oiler supplies just the right amount of lubrication for all speeds; an air cleaner prevents dirt and grit from entering the motor thru the carburetor and prematurely wearing reciporcating parts; a new magnesium metal two ring piston reduces heat and vibration. Many miles of motor life are added with these advancements. Also there are new 1/2 inch pitch sprokets and 1/2 inch pitch chains, and 5/16 inch wide, that add to chain life. The accessibility of all vital parts is a feature of the 350 c.c. Side Valve Model." (L07616) 28-B Solo: Four stroke, air cooled, 21 ci flathead (side valve) single cylinder with three-speed tranmission and electrical system. The electrical equipement consisted of a Harley-Davidson generator, coil, timer-distributor, four-plate storage battery, vibrator horn, two-bulb headlight, standard tail lamps, ignition and light switch panel located back of steering head. Relay cutout that automatically opens and closes battery-generator circuit.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

STAMPEDINTO CRANKCASE ON LEFT IS: `28 B 3944'/ PAINTED IN RED WITH BLACK TRIM ON BOTH SIDES OF FUEL TANK IS: `HARLEY-/ DAVIDSON'/ DECAL ON BATTERY CASE LEFT SIDE READS: `MOTOR/ HARLEY-DAVIDSON/ CYCLES'/ IN RAISED LETTERING ON BOTH FOOT RESTS IS: `MADE IN USA/ HARLEY-/ DAVIDSON'

Missing

BATTERY/ INSTRUMENT PANEL

Finish

FRAME, FRONT FORKS, WHEEL RIMS, HORN, HEADLIGHT CASE, HANDLE BARS ALL PAINTED BLACK/ OLIVE GREEN PAINTED FUEL TANK & FRONT & REAR FENDERS/ BLACK TIRES, FOOTREST PADS/ TAN COLOURED SEAT & HAND GRIPS/ CHROMED GEAR SHIFT & FUEL TANK CAPS

Decoration

BOTH FENDERS PAINTED OLIVE GREEN WITH MAROON STRIPPING CENTERED IN GOLD/ FUEL TANK HAS SAME COLOURED PANEL SHEPED STRIPS