Missing Link: 1919 Harley-Davidson Model W Sport

By Margie Siegal
Published on April 10, 2018
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by Nick Cedar
The leading-link front fork of the Model W Sport used a central spring link connected to the downtubes through pull rods instead of a more common leaf spring.

1919 H-D Model W Sport
Engine: 35.64ci (584cc) air-cooled sidevalve horizontally opposed twin w/cylinders in line w/frame, 2-3/4in x 3in (69.9mm x 76.2mm) bore and stroke, 3.75:1 compression ratio (est.), 6hp (factory claimed)
Top speed: 50mph
Carburetion: Single 3/4in (19mm) Schebler
Transmission: 3-speed handshift, chain final drive
Electrics: Magneto ignition

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