Harley Davidson Knucklehead EL (1936-53) Models & Years Parts

Harley Davidson Knucklehead EL (1936-53) Models & Years Parts from Predator Motorsport.
HARLEY DAVIDSON EL (1936-53)
Years: 1936-1952
Model Suffix: E, EL
Engine: 61ci, 74ci
The EL-series is not only beautiful, but it marked the birth of Harley's modern era with the introduction of the Knucklehead, the company’s first overhead-valve V-twin.
Introduction of the first overhead-valve (ohv) V-twin from Harley-Davidson brought Harley-Davidson into the modern era of motorcycle design and engineering. While the first EL was good, Harley constantly tinkered with it over the years to improve power and performance. According to some historians, almost every part on the EL-series was changed between its first year to its last.
In 1941, the EL got bigger with the introduction of a 74ci version of the Knucklehead along with more engineering improvements across the line. Like other models, the outbreak of WWII meant new civilian EL models became very scarce.