Custom - Cruiser · 1940
Model UL
Technical Overview
1940 Harley-Davidson Model UL Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Harley-Davidson's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1940 Harley-Davidson Model UL features a 1212.7 cc (74 cu in) v2, four-stroke configuration.
Within MotoLibrary's Harley-Davidson archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1938 to 1940, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement 1212.7 ccm (74.00 cubic inches)
Engine Type V2, four-stroke
Fuel System Carburettor
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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