Where can I see a 1942 Harley Davidson WLA?
1942 Harley-Davidson WLA – The Liberator. In honor of all American veterans and those men and women currently serving in the U.S. Military around the world, we are featuring the Harley-Davidson WLA now on display at the National Motorcycle Museum among other military motorcycles.
Is there a recall on Harley Davidson motorcycles?
This database contains recall information beginning in July 1999 and information for all safety recall campaigns after that. If you have additional questions, please contact Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. for immediate assistance at 1-800-258-2464 in the U.S. or 1-414-343-4056 world-wide.
When did the Harley Davidson WLA go to war?
Over the years of production many parts of the motorcycle and its accessories evolved in design. Production of all munitions accelerated once America had entered World War II in 1941 with over 88,000 WLAs built to go into battle before peace was struck. Some 30,000 units were sent to Russia on the Lend-Lease Program.
What is the tank number on a WLA 42wla?
The Gas Tank has number 3502-40BM which means the tank used on the 42WLA was introduced in 1940 and has since undergone changes to fit the 42WLA (Letters ‘BM’), but the military tank 3502-40BM will also fit all models that were originally equipped with the standard tank 3502-40.
This database contains recall information beginning in July 1999 and information for all safety recall campaigns after that. If you have additional questions, please contact Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. for immediate assistance at 1-800-258-2464 in the U.S. or 1-414-343-4056 world-wide.
What kind of engine does a WLA motorcycle have?
The Model WLAis no exception. The ‘W’ shows that the motorcycle is equipped with a 45 cubic inch, side valve engine, introduced in 1937 and first used on the Model W bikes.
When did the Harley Davidson W series come out?
In 1937, Harley-Davidson introduced the W-series models fitted with a 45 cubic inch engine whose most notable feature was the recirculating oil system, which greatly reduced maintenance. Earlier motorcycles had been equipped with a total-loss oil system which made the rider responsable for checking the oil,…
What does the WLA stand for on a Harley Davidson?
The three-wheeled Servicar had a G numbered engine and the Canadian Army WLC had an engine number starting with either 42WLC or 43WLC. For more info on the WLC models, click Here! What does WLA stand for?…… Throughout its history, Harley-Davidson has been using a combination of letters to designate the different models it manufactures.