A 1942 HarleyDavidson WLA America's WW2 Liberator


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Harley WLA History Article by Mark Trotta During World-War-Two, nearly all Harley-Davidson motorcycle production was for military use. Several different models were produced, but the vast majority was the WLA flathead 45, which saw use in every theater of military operation. Harley Military Bike Development


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Take a trip to the past as Jay Morris rides his 1942 Harley Davidson WLA. Careful viewing shows the process for startup and operation. A separate video is av.


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The US called upon Harley-Davidson to produce a specialized motorcycle for the armed forces in 1940, and the result was the WLA, which was affectionately known as the "Liberator" by those serving on the frontlines.. Designed for combat and transportation, the motorcycle was a robust machine capable of enduring the unforgiving conditions of war.


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The Harley-Davidson WLA is a Harley-Davidson motorcycle that was produced to US Army specifications in the years during and around World War II. It was based on an existing civilian model, the WL, and is of the 45 solo type, so called due to its 45-cubic-inch (740 cm 3) engine displacement and single-rider design.


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Harley-Davidson WLA During the years 1940-1945, nearly all Harley-Davidson motorcycle production was for military use. The vast majority was the WLA military bike . Accessories included a luggage rack, ammo box, and leather rifle scabbard. Painted in olive drab, bikes were equipped with blackout lights to reduce nighttime visibility.


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The Harley-Davidson WLA (USA) Harley-Davidson is about as American a brand as you'll find. Harleys were a key feature in the U.S. forces' war efforts, and more than 90,000 of them were built to.


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The US government awarded Harley-Davidson the entire contract for producing all its wartime motorcycles, much to the chagrin of Indian, who was struggling before the war and now continued to struggle as Harley built some 90,000 WLAs during World War II. 1942 HARLEY-DAVIDSON WLA SPANS THE GLOBE


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WLA . One of the coolest and most important American motorcycles is the Harley-Davidson WLA. Based on a civilian motorcycle, the WLA was created specifically for the US military during World War.


A 1942 HarleyDavidson WLA America's WW2 Liberator

Harley-Davidson manufactured more than 88,000 motorcycles for military use between 1941 and '45, earning The Motor Company two Army-Navy "E" Awards for production excellence.


A 1942 HarleyDavidson WLA America's WW2 Liberator

The WLA - whose name under Harley-Davidson's arcane designation system stands for WL series, Army model - was a military version of Harley-Davidson's Forty-Five, a midsize 45 cubic inch (750cc) motorcycle first introduced in 1929 (the 1929 Model DL is shown above). It was a typical American motorcycle of its era, with a side valve.


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Specifications: Engine: 45 Degree, V-Twin Type: Air-Cooled, Side-Valve Compression Ratio: 5:1 Bore & Stroke: 2.745 x 3.8125 Displacement: 739cc, 45.12 Cubic Inches Carburetion: Linkert Ignition: Battery, Coil & Points Horsepower: 23.5, Rated Primary: Chain Transmission: 3-Speed


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The Harley-Davidson WLA was designed to be an exceptionally tough motorcycle for use in the Second World War that could ford a stream up to 16 inches deep, carry 40 lbs of equipment, run on very low octane fuel, and remain reliable in environments ranging from the deserts of North Africa, to the Soviet Russian tundra, to the jungles of the Pacific theatre of war.


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On top of that, the WLA still proudly carries most of the original tools, bedroll, shovel, and leg guards. So, its new owner can live out all of their Army dreams on one of the coolest-looking bikes ever made. The WLA was an unmitigated success for both Harley-Davidson and the U.S. military, with 90,000+ produced and put into service.