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- 63 FLHF
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- 63 FLHF
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- 63 FLH
There are no model changes in 1963.New features include new gas tank emblems.
Redesigned cylinders with oil passages on right side. Right crankcase now has external oil line boss.
wider rear brake shoes. Round turn signal housings. One piece kick start pedal.
Fiber glass saddle bags.
61-64 oil tank emblem 
63-65 gas tank emblem 
62-65 speedo
Here are some great sources for detailed information about Harley Davidson’s 1963 Panhead
How to restore your Harley-Davidson by Bruce Palmer 111
the Jocky Journal web forum
hydra-glide.com The panhead and flathead site
The Harley Davidson Panhead service manual 59-69
1963 models
| model | engine type | actual displacement | compression | 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 |
| 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=foot shift |
NOTE: the ” F “ denoting foot shift will not be stamped in serial number.
1963 models available colors
| paint | stripes | speedometer |
|---|---|---|
| black | — | black face large silver numbers tombstone shaped brushed aluminum center |
| tango red | — | |
| horizon metallic blue | — | no chip available |
| *hi-fi red | — | |
| *hi-fi purple | — | no chip available |
| *hi-fi turquoise | — | |
| birch white | — | |
| police silver |
standard paint is two tone with standard color tank top and birch white side panels.
*extra cost hi-fi red, hi-fi purple,hi-fi turquoise.
* standard solid color could be ordered at no extra charge.
black
tango red
hi-fi red
hi-fi turquoise
birch white
police silver
