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1940

Universal changes: 2 compression rings plus one oil control ring, rear crankcase baffle removed, positions of male/female connecting rods interchanged, tear drop chrome fuel tank badge, instant on fuel valve, copper flange type wire ends for horn and headlight, "D" shaped footboards, brown smooth grain cowhide saddles, and optional 5" x 16" tires.

Flathead, 45ci, 3 speed
#
Price
WL Sport Solo, high compression
569
$355
WLD Special Sport Solo
567
$355
WLDR Competition
87
$380
 
Servi-Car, 45ci, 3 speed and reverse
G, tow bar
468
$515
GA, without tow bar
156
$500
GD Large Compartment, without tow bar
158
$515
GDT Large Compartment, tow bar
126
$530
 
Specialty models
WLA, (45ci for US Army)
W, (45ci, 6.8ci head volume)
WS, (sidecar 45ci)
UMG, (74ci Bosch magneto)

Sidecars & Chassis:
· LE - Sidecar single passenger
· LEC - LE chassis
· LS - sidecare for 45ci
· LSC - LS chassis
· LLE - left hand LE
· LLEC- LLE chassis
· LLS - left hand LS
· LLSC- LLS chassis
· M - Side van w/cover
· MO - Side van w/o cover
· MC - M chassis
· MWC- chassis w/57-7/8" tread
· LMC- left hand chassis

Option Groups: Sport Solo, Deluxe Solo, Utility Solo, Standard Police, Deluxe Servicar-(G/GA or GD/GDT), Utility Servicars, Deluxe Sport Sidecars, Utility for sidecar or package truck. Prices range from $11.00 - $46.00.
1940 colors
Black with Flight Red stripe Flight Red with Black stripe Police Silver with Black stripe Squadron Grey with Bittersweet stripe Clipper Blue with White stripe
 

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