- 1952 FLF
- 1952 EL
- 1952 FLF
In 1952 big additions to the model line up where the ELF and FLF foot shift models which required the addition of the hand clutch booster otherwise known as the “mouse trap” EL,ELS,FL and FLS models continued,
Also in 1952. the 32e generator was upgraded to the model 52 2 brush 6 volt. A check valve and screen were added at the side of the rear tappet guide into the oil passage leading to hydraulic lifter units to filter oil before entering hydraulic lifter units and preventing oil in overhead passages from draining back. Exhaust valves were Parkerized to prevent corrosion.
1952 speedometer
This speedometer is used from 1948 to 1952

Here are some great sources for detailed information about Harley Davidson’s 1952 Panhead
How to restore your Harley-Davidson by Bruce Palmer 111
Riding vintage website
the Jocky Journal web forum
hydra-glide.com The panhead and flathead site
The Harley Davidson Panhead service manual 48-57 rigid
1952 models
model | engine type | actual displacement | compression | factory options |
---|---|---|---|---|
EL sport solo | 61 c.i.high compression | 60.32 c.i. | 7.0:1 | — |
ELS sidecar twin | 61 c.i.high compression | 60.32 c.i. | 7.0:1 | S = sidecar gearing |
ELF sport solo foot shift | 61 c.i.high compression | 60.32 c.i. | 7.0:1 | F = foot shift |
FL sport solo | 74 c.i.high compression | 73.66 c.i. | 7.0:1 | — |
FLS side car twin | 74 c.i.high compression | 73.66 c.i. | 7.0:1 | S = sidecar gearing |
FLF sport solo foot shift | 74 c.i.high compression | 73.66 c.i. | 7.0:1 | F = foot shift |
NOTE: the ” S “ denoting sidecar gearing will not be stamped in serial number.
NOTE: the ” F “ denoting foot shift will not be stamped in serial number.
1952 models available colors
paint | stripes | speedometer |
---|---|---|
black | — | Bluish gray center. cream white mph numbers. red indicator |
persian red | — | — |
rio blue | — | — |
tropical green | — | — |
police silver | — | — |
marine blue metallic | — | — |
white | — | — |
bronco bronze metallic | — | — |
black

persian red

rio blue

tropical green

police silver

marine blue metallic

white

bronco bronze metallic
