Custom - Cruiser · 1939
Model U
Technical Overview
1939 Harley-Davidson Model U Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1939 Harley-Davidson Model U pairs a 1209 cc (73.8 cu in) v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1938 to 1939, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 1209.0 ccm (73.77 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Fuel System Carburettor. Linkert
Fuel Control Sidevalves
Lubrication Dry sump
Transmission
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Chassis
Front Suspension Leading link -coil springs
Rear Suspension Rigid-
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
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