1949 Harley-Davidson FL Hydra-Glide Pictures

The 1949 Harley-Davidson FL Hydra-Glide motorcycle could be dressed up with factory accessories such as chromed speedlines, fendertips, and a toolbox cover.

1949 Harley-Davidson FL Hydra-Glide motorcycle right side view.
The big Harleys were now called "Hydra-Glide" in
reference to the new telescopic forks.

1949 Harley-Davidson FL Hydra-Glide motorcycle gauges.
The tank-mounted speedometer was a key styling
element of the 1949 Harley-Davidson FL Hydra-Glide.

1949 Harley-Davidson FL Hydra-Glide motorcycle overload spring.
The overload spring could be swung into place to
assist the sprung seatpost when a passenger
or heavier rider was aboard.

1949 Harley-Davidson FL Hydra-Glide motorcycle handlebars.
The Hydra-Glide's new front end featured
adjustable handlebars, novel for the 1940s.

1949 Harley-Davidson FL Hydra-Glide motorcycle bucket headlight and backing plate.
The FL Hydra-Glide complemented the now-classic
Harley-Davidson bucket headlight
with this chrome backing plate.


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