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- 1955 FLF
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- 1955 FL
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- 1955 FLF
The big news in 1955 is the introduction of the FLH super sport model.
There are also some significant engine design changes.
larger engine cases with timken main bearings, o-ring intakes, crowned pinion shaft.
other changes include a new tank emblem design. and a oval shaped taillight painted to match fender.
1955-56 gas tank emlem 
1955 fender emblem 
1954-55 speedo
Here are some great sources for detailed information about Harley Davidson’s 1955 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
1955 models
| model | engine type | actual displacement | compression | options | options |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL sport solo | 74 c.i.high compression | 73.66 c.i. | 7.25:1 | — | — |
| FLF sport solo footshift | 74 c.i.high compression | 73.66 c.i. | 7.25:1 | F=foot shift | |
| FLE sport solo traffic combination | 74 c.i.high compression | 73.66 c.i. | 7.25:1 | E=traffic comb. | — |
| FLEF sport solo traffic combination foot shift | 74 c.i.high compression | 73.66 c.i. | 7.25:1 | F=foot shift | E=traffic comb. |
| FLH super sport solo | 74 c.i.high compression | 73.66 c.i. | 8.0:1 | — | — |
| FLHF super sport solo foot shift | 74 c.i.high compression | 73.66 c.i. | 8.0:1 | F=footshift |
NOTE: the ” F “ denoting foot shift will not be stamped in serial number.
1955 models available colors
| paint | stripes | speedometer |
|---|---|---|
| black | — | black outside white numbers grey center red indicator |
| pepper red | — | |
| atomic blue | — | |
| aztek brown | — | |
| anniversary yellow | — | |
| police white | — | |
| police silver | — | |
| hollywood green | — |
black
pepper red
atomic blue
aztek brown
anniversary yellow
police white
police silver
hollywood green
