Harley Davidson Diecast Models

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Harley-Davidson. The company considers 1903 to be its year of founding, though the Harley-Davidson enterprise could be considered to have started in 1901 when William S. Harley, age 21, drew up plans for a small engine that displaced 7.07 cubic inches (116 cc) and had four-inch flywheels. The engine was designed for use in a regular pedal-bicycle frame.

Over the next two years Harley and his boyhood friend Arthur Davidson labored on their motor-bicycle using the northside machine shop of their friend Henry Melk. It was finished in 1903 with the help of Arthur's brother, Walter Davidson. Upon completion the boys found their power-cycle unable to conquer Milwaukee's modest hills without pedal assistance. Will Harley and the Davidsons quickly wrote off their first motor-bicycle as a valuable learning experiment.

Work was immediately begun on a new and improved machine. This first "real" Harley-Davidson motorcycle had a bigger engine of 24.74 cubic inches (405 cc) with 9-3/4 inch flywheels weighing 28 pounds. The machine's advanced loop-frame was similar to the 1903 Milwaukee Merkel motorcycle. They also got help with their new engine from outboard motor pioneer Ole Evinrude. Elder brother William A. Davidson also lent a hand.

The prototype of the new improved loop-frame model was assembled in a 10 by 15-foot (3 by 5 meter) shed in the Davidson family backyard. The machine was functional by 8 September 1904 when it was entered in a Milwaukee motorcycle race, the first known appearance of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

In January 1905 small advertisements were placed in the "Automobile and Cycle Trade Journal" that offered bare Harley-Davidson engines to the do-it-yourself trade. By April, complete motorcycles were in production on a very limited basis. In 1905 no more than a dozen machines were built in the backyard shed. Some years later the original shed was taken to the Juneau Avenue factory where it would stand for many decades as a tribute to the Motor Company's humble origins. Unfortunately, the first shed was accidentally destroyed by contractors in the early 1970s during a clean-up of the factory yard.

Harley Davidson, on the eve World War II, was already supplying the Army with a military-specific version of its 45" WLD line, called the WLA. (The A in this case stood for "Army".) Upon the outbreak of war, the company, along with other manufacturing enterprises, shifted to war work. Over 90,000 military motorcycles, mostly WLAs and WLCs (the Canadian version) would be produced, many to be provided to allies. Shipments to the Soviet Union under the Lend-Lease program numbered at least 30,000. The WLAs produced during all years of war production would, unusually, have 1942 serial numbers. Production of the WLA stopped at the end of the war, though it would resume production from 1949 to 1952 due to the Korean War.

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Modern Harley-branded motorcycles fall into one of five model families: Touring, Softail, Dyna, Sportster and VRSC. Model families are distinguished by the frame, engine, suspension, and other characteristics.

Sportster With the exception of the street-going XR1000 of the 1980s, all Sportsters made for street use have the prefix XL in their model designation. For the Sporster Evolution engines used since the mid 1980s, there have been two sizes of Sportster Evolution engine. Motorcycles with the smaller engine are designated XL883, while those with the larger engine were initially designated XL1100. When the size of the larger engine was increased from 1,100 cc to 1,200 cc, the designation was changed from XL1100 to XL1200. Subsequent letters in the designation refer to model variations within the sportster range, eg. the XL883C refers to an 883 cc Sportster with cruiser or custom styling, while the XL1200S designates the now-discontinued 1200 Sportster Sport.
Dyna models utilize the big-twin engine (F), small-diameter telescopic forks similar to those used on the Sportster (X), and the Dyna chassis (D). Therefore, all Dyna models have designations that begin with FXD, eg. FXDWG (Wide Glide) and FXDL (Low Rider).
Softail Softail models utilize the big-twin engine (F) and the Softail chassis (ST).
Softail models that use small-diameter telescopic forks similar to those used on the Sportster (X) have designations that begin with FXST, eg. FXSTB (Night Train) and FXSTD (Deuce).
Softail models that use large-diameter telescopic forks similar to those used on the touring bikes (L) have designations beginning with FLST, e.g. FLSTF (Fat Boy) and FLSTC (Heritage Softail Classic).
Softail models that use Springer forks with a 21-inch wheel have designations that begin with FXSTS eg. FXSTS (Springer Softail) and FXSTSB (Bad Boy).
Softail models that use Springer forks with a 16-inch wheel have designations that begin with FLSTS eg.FLSTSC (Springer Classic)
Touring models use Big-Twin engines and large-diameter telescopic forks. All Touring designations begin with the letters FL, eg. FLHR (Road King) and FLTR (Road Glide)
VRSC or Revolution designations all begin with the letters VRSC

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Harley model designations are a sequence of letters and numbers, combined in limited ways. The sequences can be long, as in the 2006 model designation FLHTCUSE.

The first letter may be one of the following:

E, J, K ('50s small twin), F, U, V (Big Twin), D, G, R, W (Small Twin), X (Sportster), or V (VRSC)

Letters are appended singly or in pairs, as follows:

B (Belt Drive), C (Classic or Custom), D (Dyna Glide), DG (Disk Glide), E (Electric start), F (Fat Boy (1990-present) or Foot-shift (1972 and prior)), H (High compression), L (Hydra Glide forks), LR (Low Rider), P (Police), R (Race or Rubber-mount), S (Sport or Springer), SB (Single belt final drive), ST (Softail), T (Touring), WG (Wide Glide), I (Fuel injection), SE (Screamin? Eagle), U (Ultra)

Custom Vehicle Operations models can also have a number (2,3,4) added.

Note that these conventions for model designations are broken regularly by the company.

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2011 Harley Davidson FLHP Road King Green/White Sheriff 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHRC Road King "Vaquero" Color Shop 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHRC Road King Black/White Police 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic Classic Apple Green/Vivid Black 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic Cool Blue Chrome Fender" Color Shop 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic Vivid Black 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHRC Road King Sedona Orange 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHRC Road King Vivid Black 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHTC Custom Bubba Blackwell 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Cool Blue/Vivid Black 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Psychedelic Purple/Vivid Black 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Vivid Black 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHTP Green Sheriff 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHTP Ultra Classic Electra Glide Police 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide "Touring Flames Blue" Color Shop 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide Sedona Orange 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide Vivid Black "Chrome Fender" Color Shop 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide Vivid Black 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide White Hot Denim 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic "Psychotic Billy" Color Shop 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Cool Blue/Vivid Black 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Psychedelic Purple/Vivid Black 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Vivid Black 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy "Unrest" Color Shop 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Chrome Yellow 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Scarlet Red 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Vivid Black 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe Birch White/Vivid Black 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe Dark Candy Root Beer/Light Candy Root Beer 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe Vivid Black 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

2011 Harley Davidson FLHTP Green Sheriff 1/12 Diecast Model by Highway 61

Elvis Harley Davidson Model KH With Case Diecast Model 1/10 by Franklin Mint

The First Panhead 1948 Harley Davidson FL Blue Diecast Model 1/10 by Franklin Mint

Harley Davidson 2002 VRSCA V-Rod Diecast Model 1/10 by Franklin Mint

Harley Davidson International Transtar 2 COE With Petroleum Tanker 1/64 Diecast Model Car by Highway 61

Harley Davidson Billy Bike Panhead Motorcycle From Motion Picture "Easy Rider" Diecast Model 1/10 by Franklin Mint

Harley Davidson Ultimate Chopper From Movie "Easy Rider" Diecast Model 1/10 by Franklin Mint

1929 Ford Rat Rod Harley Davidson Diecast Car Model 1/18 Die Cast Car by Highway 61

1929 Ford Model A Harley Davidson Orange With Flames 1 1/24 Diecast Car Model by Maisto

1929 Ford Model A Harley Davidson Orange/Black 1/24 Diecast Car Model by Maisto

1929 Ford Model A Harley Davidson White/Black 1/24 Diecast Car Model by Maisto

1936 Knucklehead - 1:18 Scale

1942 Harley Davidson WLA Military Motorcycle Diecast Model 1/10 by Franklin Mint

1947 Harley Davidson Fire Chief Servi Car Diecast Model 1/10 1 of 5000 Produced by Franklin Mint

1948 Harley Davidson FL Panhead - 1:18

1948 Panhead - 1:18 Scale

1948 Harley-Davidson FL Panhead - 1:18

1948 Ford F-1 Pickup Truck Harley Davidson 1/24 With 1948 FL Panhead Motorcycle Diecast by Maisto

1948 Ford F-1 Pickup Truck Harley Davidson With 1948 FL Panhead Motorcycle Orange/Black 1/24 by Maisto

1948 Ford F-1 Pickup Truck Harley Davidson With 1948 FL Panhead Motorcycle Orange/White 1/24 Diecast Model Car by Maisto

1948 Ford F-1 Pickup Truck Harley Davidson With 1948 FL Panhead Motorcycle White/Black 1/24 by Maisto

1948 International Harley Davidson Delivery Truck Diecast Car Model 1/16 Die Cast Car by Highway 61

2010 Ford F-150 STX Harley Davidson Orange/Black 1/27 and 1/24 1958 FLH Duo Glide Motorcycle by Maisto

2010 Ford F-150 STX Harley Davidson Orange/White 1/27 and 1/24 1958 FLH Duo Glide Motorcycle by Maisto

2010 Ford F-150 STX Harley Davidson Orange/White/Black 1/27 and 1/24 1958 FLH Duo Glide Motorcycle by Maisto

1958 Harley Davidson Duo Glide Diecast Model 1/10 by Franklin Mint

1966 Harley Davidson FLH Electra Glide Hi Fi Blue Diecast Model 1/10 by Franklin Mint

1965 Harley Davidson Electra Glide With Sidecar Diecast Model 1/10 by Franklin Mint

1967 Ford Mustang GT Black Harley Davidson Pro Street Diecast Model Car 1/24 by Maisto

1967 Ford Mustang GT Harley Davidson Orange 1/24 by Maisto

1967 Ford Mustang GT Harley Davidson 1/24 Diecast Model Car by Maisto

1986 Harley Davidson FLST Heritage Softail Evolution - Scale 1:18

1997 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fatboy - Scale 1:18 3.50 inches

1997 FLSTF Fat Boy - 1:10 Scale

1997 FLSTS Heritage Springer - 1:10 Scale

1998 Harley Davidson FLHT Virginia State Police - Scale 1:18 3.50 inches

1999 Ford F-350 Pickup Truck With Harley Davidson 1936 El Knucklehead Motorcycle 1/24 Diecast by Maisto

1999 Ford F-350 Pickup Truck 1/27 With Harley Davidson 1936 El Knucklehead Motorcycle 1/24 Orange/Black by Maisto

1999 Ford F-350 Pickup Truck 1/27 With Harley Davidson 1936 El Knucklehead Motorcycle 1/24 Orange/White by Maisto

1999 Harley Davidson Heritage Springer Blue Diecast Model 1/10 by Franklin Mint

2000 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic - Scale 1:18 3.50 inches

2003 Harley-Davidson Screamin` Eagle NHRA Drag Bike - 1:9 Scale

2003 Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce - 1:10 Scale - 9 Inches

2003 Harley-Davidson V-ROD - 1:10 Scale - 9 Inches

2004 Ford F-350 Harley Davidson Edition Diecast Model 1/18 Die Cast Car By Maisto

also in Orange

2004 FLSTFI Fat Boy Harley-Davidson - 1:18

2006 Ford F-150 Harley Davidson Diecast Model Black 1/18 Die Cast Car By Maisto

2006 Ford Mustang GT Harley Davidson Diecast Car Model 1/24 Die Cast Car by Maisto

2006 Ford Mustang GT Harley Davidson Orange 1/24 Diecast Model Car by Maisto

2006 Ford Mustang GT Harley Davidson Black With Flames 1/24 by Maisto

2006 Harley Davidson Fat Boy Blue Diecast Model 1/10 by Franklin Mint

2006 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic Limited Edition 1 of 2500 Produced Diecast Model 1/10 by Franklin Mint

2006 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe 1 of 9900 Produced Diecast Model 1/10 by Franklin Mint

2006 Harley Davidson Softail Night Train 1 of 9189 Produced Diecast Model 1/10 by Franklin Mint

2007 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic Limited Edition 1 of 9900 Produced Diecast Model 1/10 by Franklin Mint

2007 Harley Davidson Road King Police Unity Tour Limited Edition 1 of 2500 Produced Diecast Model 1/10 by Franklin Mint

2008 FLSTSB Cross Bones Harley-Davidson - 1:18

2008 Harley Davidson Heritage Classic Firefighter Special Edition 1 of 2500 Produced Diecast Model 1/10 by Franklin Mint

2009 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe Diecast Model 1/10 1 of 1500 Produced by Franklin Mint

2009 Harley Davidson FLHR Road King White Gold Pearl/Pewter Pearl Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2009 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Red Hot Sunglo Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2009 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Black Ice/Blue Ice Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2009 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Flame Blue Pearl Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2009 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Red Hot Sunglo Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2009 Harley Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe Deep Turquoise/Antique White Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Fire and Rescue Bike Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLHP Police Road King Police Bike Diecast Car Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLHP Road King Police Fire & Rescue Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLHR Road King Hot Sunglow Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLHR Road King Scarlet Red / Vivid Black Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLHR Road King Vivid Black Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic Black Denim Base "Night" Color Shop Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic Brilliant Silver Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLHRC Road King Classic Merlot Sunglow/Cherry Red Sunrise 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLHTP Police Electra Glide Black Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide Scarlet Red Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLHX Street Glide Vivid Black "ENVY" Color Shop Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Merlot Sunglow Cherry Red Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Red Hot Sunglow Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLSTC Heritage Softail Classic Scarlet Red 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Black Ice Pearl Diecast Car Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Candy Root Beer Base "RAZE" Color Shop Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Scarlet Red Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Vivid Black Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe Black Denim Base "CHANCE" Color Shop Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe Diecast Model 1/12 Scarlet Red Vivid by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson FLSTN Softail Deluxe Vivid Black Diecast Car Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley Davidson LHR Road King Charcoal Base "Flow" Color Shop Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Merlot Sunglow Cherry Red Sunglow Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Red Hot Sunglow Diecast Model 1/12 by Highway 61

Harley Davidson Set - 1:18 Scale - 5 inches long

Harley-Davidson Hall of Fame Collection - 1:18 Scale

Harley-Davidson Hall of Fame Collection 2 - 1:18 Scale

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