The 1909 Harley Davidson Model 5, Typifies early Harley-Davidsons , powered by Single Cylinder Engine (source : Harley-Davidson motorcyle, 2001, Allan-Girdler, Ron Hussey)
| This is a basic machine , with diamond frame, early versions of Harley's leading -link forks, and one speed forward. The tools--and battery, if so equipped--went in the case on the back of the central frame downtube. |
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The engine propels the machine by this leather belt. The lever above the pulleys is the clucth lever. Moving it tightens the belt on the pulleys.
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Harley-Davidson clutch lever
| Harley-Davidson 1909 Pulley Belt
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| Harley-Davidson 1909 Single Engine
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- Girdler, Allan