HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE SALES FILM 1950s DUO-GLIDE 42904
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THE NEW HARLEY DAVIDSONS ARE OUT OF THIS WORLD is a campy yet precious sales film for the "new" Harley Davidson including the Duo-Glide and Sportster, the Model 165 and the Hummer. Made in the late 1950s the film was directed by Harlan P. Croy and written by Sam F. Greco - Harley's sales manager in this era - the film begins with civilian and police Duo Glide models.
Featuring a hydraulic rear brake, new cylinder head, and many other features, the Duo-Glide had a 74-cubic inch engine. The Duo Glide was an outgrowth of the FL, which was introduced to the Harley-Davidson model line in 1941. It used a 74 cu in (1,210 cc) version of the "Knucklehead" OHV engine that powered the EL in 61 cu in (1,000 cc) form. The FL continued relatively unchanged until 1948, when it and the EL were given redesigned "Panhead" engines of the same capacities as before. These engines had several improvements over the earlier "Knuckleheads", including self-adjusting hydraulic lifters and aluminum cylinder heads to reduce weight and improve cooling. The U and UL flathead twins were discontinued in 1948, leaving the OHV EL and FL models as Harley-Davidson's large-frame motorcycles
The FL model was given a new frame in 1958. This frame included a rear swingarm suspended by a pair of coil-over-shock suspension units. In honor of this fully suspended chassis, the FL's model name was changed from Hydra-Glide to Duo-Glide.
Unlike OHV configuration, aluminum heads, and telescopic-fork front suspension, however, this improvement in technology was applied to the small-frame bikes first, the K-series having received rear suspension in 1952.
The Sportster, shown at the 5:20 mark, is part of a line of motorcycles produced continuously since 1957 by Harley-Davidson. Sportster models are designated in Harley-Davidson's product code by beginning with "XL". In 1952, the predecessors to the Sportster, the Model K Sport and Sport Solo motorcycles, were introduced. These models K, KK, KH, and KHK of 1952 to 1956 had a flat head engine, whereas the later XL Sportster models use an overhead valve engine. The first Sportster in 1957 had many of the same details of the KH including the frame, fenders, large gas tank and front suspension.
The Hummer seen at the 7:50 mark, was a motorcycle model manufactured by Harley-Davidson from 1955 to 1959. However, the name "Hummer" is now incorrectly used generically to refer to all American-made single-cylinder two-stroke Harley-Davidson motorcycles manufactured from 1948 to 1966.
The Model 165 is also shown. At 13:09, riding double is shown, and competition riding including the Daytona Beach race won by Joe Leonard (14:40). Laconia, New Hampshire is shown at the 16:00 mark with its road race, 100 miles of high speed racing.
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Ah yes the 58 Duo Glide.
The space age.
The year after I was born.
Man I wish we had bikes and women that looked like that today.
dunno about the women, but i got a few bikes that look like that
A space girl with every purchase...yes those were the days!
America was great then., man , l wish I could go back in time.
If you went back in time you'd discover that world never existed.
@@CaptHollister you are correct my man!
Just as long as you fit in completely with the majority. You'd hate to be any type of minority.
White people built the USA. Non-whites,get out! That includes muslims of whatever race!
I'm a member of a Motorcycle called The Turnpike Ramblers M/C in the Harrisburg area Carlisle to be exact. We have photos of the founding members mounted on these old machines. They used to dress up in nice dapper clothes and uniforms and would all go to motorcycle events in the surrounding area where they would be judged by the cleanliness of their bikes and uniforms, they even have trophies for their efforts. Boy how the times have changed.
Now its all about dirty ass Jean's with holes in the knees, black Harley Davidson T-Shirts, leather vests and a chain wallet.
All sold at your local HD dealer..yuck
@@thetreblerebel LOL yeah
@Achmed Seldomsinsobar yeah, I just don't understand it. The dirtier you are the cooler you are. 👎
The whole "outlaw biker" bit is the only reason I'd be leery of buying a Harley. I don't want to be seen as "that guy" or as a "wannnbe that guy". The negative image of "bikers" that became so widespread in the 1960s sure sold a lot of Hondas. Sad, because I like the Harley engine sound! The Japanese cruisers could never do that (even though some were real nice bikes!) I like seemingly 3/4 of vintage bike owners today, have a Honda CB-750 with ZERO "rebel"/"outlaw" imagery attached. making me appear to be a man with a motorcycle and not a "biker".
Felt like I was at a drive in movie in the 60's. Ah, the bye gone days. But what memories.
In 1958, my uncle and aunt rode from Santa Rosa, CA to Cleveland, OH, aboard a then-new 1958 Duo Glide. The only problems they had along the way were a flat tire and adding less than a quart of engine oil. That FLH panhead engine was pretty damned stout. My first H-D was a 1958 Duo Glide. I wish I still had it.
The world was so much better then.
Nah. I like civil rights.
@@LawrenceRoss1906 😂 that's what you think
Most of the folks who did come to order these bikes had to go to war a few years earlier. I´d say, they´ve earned their Duo Glides the hard way.
Motorsports, and life in general in the 50's was, in my opinion the pinnacle of Human existence.
Except if you were a woman, or black, or latino, or asian. Come to think of it, it pretty much sucked if you weren't a white male.
Agreed
I always tell people that I want to move to 1955.
Thanks for posting this vintage video. What a real treat.
Take a drink every time he says "Duo Glide."
Gosh! I gotta get me one of those Duo Glides!
"Learning the Rules of the Road!"
(Blows through Step Sign)
Those WERE the rules of the road in the late 50s! 😜
Totally American made with genuine Yankee steel and knowhow.Didnt fight WW2 for nothing man.
Nope.We fought for 3 more years,starting in 1939.
WW II was Engineered by the Globalists they funded both sides. @Ray Locke there was no reason to fight any of those Wars.. Only those mind controlling the masses wanted it for big profits and Population control .
Mike Skidmore: you complete and utter blithering idiot.
@@PhilbyFavourites there's always one to spew that stupid shit.
@@PhilbyFavourites which is still 2 pay grades higher than you.
learn responsibility......rolls through stop sign and takes off, and so does the car behind him lol. I love these old videos, life was a much simpler time, great stuff really enjoyed it thanks!
He also illegally passed that car on the left, during a right turn, after running the stop sign of course. But hey, it was the '50's, it wasn't a big deal back then.
Look at them now but at least we can look fondly back and smile
Total Coolness! the stuff i grew up around. Wish my Pop n Uncle Tabby was still around. They'd just love my Heritage Softail.
My Father and all of his friends had Cushman Scooters..
OK, All I need is a Duo Glide, a 'buddy' and a crew cut, and Im good.
Ill be the envy of my 'less fortunate friends'. LOL this is great.
Great video, love to watch and enjoy slice of " the good old times"
Harley should bring back the spring post seat.
@@MadKingJorge Yes, on the Buddy Seat. I'm talking about the solo seat though.
I must say I love adverts like this all the clean cut people riding the nice new bikes but totally forgetting about the other peaple associated ri're or wrong with Hardly anyone remember Hollister and the fake picture that shocked the world.
+1 PeriscopeFilm - Another great restoration. Thanks for posting this! Funny, I never knew Harley Davidson had ever been (or sought to be) a family oriented company. Go figure. But WOW what a wonderful peek back to the post-WWII/pre-Vietnam War era bliss of mid-1950s America. Yep, the Cold war was still raging, but life in America during that time was a proud and happy time (for most of us), and with the promise of a great future as we Americans were the good guys back then and the sky was the limit of what we might achieve. My my my how times have changed, especially with the heinous CCP coronavirus pandemic.
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Loved this video. A simpler time for America. I have owned many Panheads. Loved them all. Thanks for posting this.
Wish the Hummer and 165 were being made today. I would buy one for my daughter.
What about the Street 500 ?
Love the 50s."We like Ike"
Ike was the supreme commander of allied forces in WW2 dam there are no more heroes today like that
What a history!!! I think Harley Davidson needs to get back to the basic styling.Seems they lost it somewhere over the years.Im all for modern brakes,shocks,and them not leaking oil.I just wish they would keep the nostalgia look. Other than the sportster and the Deluxe I don't really care for the direction there headed.If people want a sport bike there is plenty of other options out there.
Back when men were men, bikes were bikes, and women wore capes.
no eye protection... Guess bugs didn't fly into your eyes back in the day.
Bugs weren't invented until the 60's
They do that in virtually all TV/Movies/Ads. Eye protection looks dorky? idk. I think they look like idiots without it and are grimacing the whole time.
Maybe our parents were tough MF'ers and the wussification of the species has set in today.....
We were tough & strong back then! But then how would today's wimps know anything about that, kids not only to scared to play dodge ball they're not even allowed to. Know wonder this 'new & improved' world is in lock dwn sucking their thumbs & playing with play doe!
John Weymouth you got that conclusion out of a comment about eyewear?
Thanks for posting!! really cool to watch
5:16
“What do ya think Stan? Rides like a real dream, right?”
“Sure does Pete, I think I’ll take your wife out on it for a milkshake tonight.”
“Gee Stan, that would be super-duper!”
DUO GLIDE!!.....Watch out for that Edsel making that left hand turn !
Harley should bring back the 125cc back.
Definitely a 500cc motor!
Uhmm. Harley Davidson street?
@Brown Green Ya I was just replying to James in reference that they have a 500cc bike. I'll keep my Road King.
The cost of building a 125 is no different than the cost of building a full-dress tourer. To build a 125 and sell it for a reasonable price, HD would have to build it overseas which would outrage the HD faithful.
Love those helmets.
All in TECHNICOLOR
Crew-cuts galore!
Wish I could go back in time and grab me a couple of those beauties. I’d probably grab that panhead up too!!
Dr. I have often fantasized Taking ten grand or so back to the 30's-50's and pick up a handful of showroom bikes.
Beautiful models in the commercial though
Thank you!
it would be nice if H-D MADE A VIDEO LIKE THIS AGAIN.USING TODAYS BIKES.WOULD YOU STILL GET THE GIRL.?
no these days you end up with a transvestite.
@@austinjunkman2449 you read my mind 😅
The "Duo Glide" at 2:00 is the grandfather of the 2020 Heritage. I love it.
@@camgnilpe9300 that's what I get for not proof reading my comment. What I meant was the Deluxe, not the Heritage. And by the way, it's easy to talk tough on the internet. Keyboard warriors are all over RUclips and by typing what you did places you in that category, "tough guy".
PS, do you even ride ? I bet not.
@@thejerseyj9422 I knew what you meant! Oh, and it seems the keyboard warrior deleted their comment. Typical of the pedantic jagoffs that always need to feel superior! Ride On!👍😎👍
The HD motor company should bring these bikes back Pan, kunkle shovelhead. With a modern flare. Like up dated brakes an electrical systems. I think it would help the bottom line.
So you want them to bring back low-power, inefficient, old engines because you believe more people would buy them than buy their modern engines ?
@@CaptHollister Its not how fast you get there. It's what you look like after your there....Shakespeare !!!
@@frankgettys327 Yes, I think he wrote that on his Instagram. In other words, everyone should ride a Moto Guzzi...
Okay that made my day. I still have my Sportster for in the mid-70s in the garage. That's my wheelie bike I have to rebuild the transmission every 2 or 3 years cuz I whooped it too hard. The last time it blew second-gear out the back through the case and broke the frame to. I got it all back together and it runs great. I'm just getting a little old for it now. Had to sell my Dyna 5 years ago cuz my back f*cked up. At least my wife still has her cape. HD the best.
Amen.
Wouldn't it be Christmas to get your hands on one of those old pan heads today!
Space Crumpet
❤️
You can't wear out an Indian Scout Or it's brother the Indian Chief They're built like rocks to take hard knocks It's the Harleys that cause all the grief
@@camgnilpe9300 Surely you can't be the idiot that you present to be.
@Stevo bevo I know that certainly holds true for people who not only plagiarize, but misquote, Twain because they are just simply too inept to come up with an applicable analogy, independently. Not only are you not the sagacious thinker you'd like to believe yourself to be, but frankly, you're more of a Sleepy, Slow Joe Biden. I know that life can be a bumpy ride on the short bus, but you hang in there. We are all out here pulling for you. If you're in the 5th grade or below I take it all back and we will just think of this as a teachable moment and proceed harmoniously.
I'll take them all!!!!!!
I still have my 1957 sportster, still ride it at least once week. Bought it in 1970 along with a 1969 sportster that had been crashed for $1000 what a deal. Riding the 1957 in the early seventies I swear that thing was trying to kill me, always crashing. I plan on still riding it for the next 30 years. I've got three Harleys but the 57 is still the favorite. Check it out on youtube (1957 sportster kickback).
The Duo Glide...
I counted they said this word 208 times
I'm digging this vid Daddy'O..🏁
Thanks for share ¡
Jeez, makes me want a Harley!
Even girls can ride 'em!
Need to bring back the hummer
amazon women on the moon!
Opening scene: “if you get a duo-glide you’ll get the girl”.
Sadly untrue, or about as true as “wheelies will really impress the girl on the back”.
Us blokes always learn the hard way!
Wow those bikes must have been so futuristic back in the 50’s and the two smaller bikes the hummer and I forgot the other but they looked so nice. The sporty looked like a cool bike when did they turn it into a shit little bike. If only Harley-Davidson understood that they had a great marketing future with the top 4 style of bikes. They needed to keep them in the Harley stable and if they wanted to make something different just do it but don’t mess with the main bikes. That style is timeless. Sad to see that idiots took over and moved an American classic bike that was built in America to other countries it’s not right. American made or not at all. I also don’t understand why they stopped having Harley Davidson races. A race that only Harley-Davidson raced in it would have been so cool.
So the sportster wasn't made just for girls. Huh... Neat
I have a 2009 Sportster, bobber style with mini apes and S&S Hooligan Stage Kit and I have a Street Glide Special with a 128 Big Bore kit. They are both fun for different kinds of riding. Sportsters are a fun inexpensive garage project bike to do anything with and love the mechanical sound and feel of the bike. Tried other bikes but parts are hard to find and too much trouble.
I wonder if Harley's were affordable back then? Don't get me wrong, I have a 14' Ultra Limited and I love it. But, I can buy three or four Japanese bikes for what I paid for my Harley. I also own a Suzuki C50 and a Yamaha Roadliner, so I visit those respective dealers from time to time and they are starting to ramp their prices up; it seems like they've decided that if Harley can charge this much so can we.
Have you checked the price of vehicles lately. Can't find a new one under $20K not to mention full size trucks CHA-CHING!
@@mojomanmurph1925, BMW !!!! By the Superb German Engineering !!!
Funny. This predates Harley's Pirate marketing strategy. Look at the ergonomics!! They look like standard bike ergos, not a gynecologist's chair like today's Harleys.
Sounds like a Bioshock Plasmid infomercial.
No helmets,no gear,just like God intended
That was cool
Gee, this is really swell!
1958
DuoGlide came out in '58
Elton John came out in 1982
and your point? (BESIDES THE ONE ON YOUR HEAD, THAT IS)
About 1957 would think due to the cars and the fact they are talking about a Sportster not a K model. 1957 Chevy Stationwagon at 8:18
Could be '57- '58, Carroll Resweber's first AMA Grand National win at Ohio State Fairgrounds is shown. (June 1957) Since June would be well into "season", I'm guessing 1958. YMMV!
1958 was the first year of the"DUOGLIDE", case closed...
Greg Wise It was likely MADE in '57 to introduce the '58 models. Common in the motor industry, Like all of the early '55 Chevy promotional material from 1954.
58 first year of duo glide ,
Before the dreadful AMF years
Without the "AMF years" Harley would have been gone long ago.
All those women are in their 80s now.
AND THE BIKES STILL RUN
Martin Cvitkovich I bet the women are 10 times more dependable than those bikes. Even the ones that have passed away
Another sucker who bought into the liberal Fake News.
Greg Hamilton All I can say is, I’ve made more money working on certain brands than others. And that’s why I’d never buy those certain brands. And trust me, you’d call if you needed your scooter worked on
Was that Hummer a 2 stroke?
Ah, the fifties, when there was almost no such thing as safety. No nanny state, and no Karens to speak of, anywhere, and cars didn't even come with seatbelts.
Very pretty. Girls are ok too.
No helmet required. The cerebellum and cerebellum shall both "Duo Glide" and scrape on the pavement like a giant red Crayola crayon.
Joe Leonard later raced Indy cars
Back then, were the small ones aermacchi?
They used to sell them teens. Now only a 50 year old can afford one. You used too get 2 girls at the same time too. I think I know why harley is going belly up now.
Put one up against a Triumph ....
Ha see you in my dust ...
True, Harley could never really compare to a Triumph, or any British bike for that matter. I had a '65 BSA, and with only 650cc could easily run off and leave a sportster. They weren't even close to the performance of the British bikes.
I think about, how expensive at this time ?
And how difficult, to earn the money to buy this ?
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dude on a pink bike?
5:18 Sportster rider is peter packing......Figures.
they look better then the crap they try to sell today that's for sure funny even then the h.d. pack rode slow and blocked the roads
I wonder why this had to have that abortion of the timer in the view so the ad cannot be seen without it?
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@@PeriscopeFilm Thank you for that explanation; I had no idea, and now I stand corrected. Again, thank you. JW
America we lost... Girls cool, looks like girls. Guys also looks cool. Give me USA back!!!
So I guess the original biker chicks wore capes like Wonder Woman, haha
If you think our bikes are out of this world, check out our prices!
girls with capes, where's superman?
14 thumbs down from BetaBoys who saw Duo-Glide and thought this was a sex toy....lol
How many times does he have to say Duo Glide.
enough to brainwash the buyers brain cells so that there is no way in hell they will buy anything else.
RoadRash If you keep tell yourself how great something is you’ll start believing it
Wait a minute...is the date on the title correct? The '50s?
Nah...just because the riders aren't dressed like pirates, it doesn't mean that this film wasn't produced last year with the latest HD models....Nice try Harley Davidson Marketing Dept!!
(said with tongue planted firmly in cheek).
No black t-shirts?
Indian had front and rear shocks 10 years before that.
Before Japanese bikes took over the market
Before the Japanese taught everyone else that motorcycles can be clean, oil tight, reliable, easy to start, and have good brakes...
You meet the nicest people on Hondas. (the old 60's ad slogan they used)
The Harley Girls are at least 100lbs underweight
You're both wrong
Not a helmet in sight.
Hemispherical engine heads huh? So Harley had the hemi before Mopar 😂
There was a hemi boat motor in 1901
Chrysler V8 hemi in 1950
Jesus these guys riding on the road with not even wearing sunglasses. Ever tried riding with zero eye coverage? It's pretty much impossible.
Harley-Davidson, king of the squids.
@@camgnilpe9300 Yeah, I'm a squid. You nailed me (sarcasm).
You'd be pretty much an idiot not to buy one!
No helmets
Get rid of the numbers.
Here's the issue: Tens of thousands of films like this one were destroyed and many others are at risk. Our company preserves these precious bits of history one film at a time. How do we afford to do that? By selling them as stock footage to documentary filmmakers and broadcasters. If we did not have a counter, we could not afford to post films like this on online, and no films would be preserved. It's that simple. So we ask you to bear with the watermark and timecodes.
So, in the past we tried many different systems including placing our timer at the bottom corner of our videos. What happened? Unscrupulous RUclips users downloaded our vids, blew them up so the timer was not visible, and re-posted them as their own content. We had to use content control to have the videos removed and shut down these channels. It's hard enough work preserving these films and posting them, without having to deal with these kind of issues.
I guess I will let you slide on this one - thanks for the explanation.
...the voice is so annoying and un-shut-up-able, i'm considering selling both my H-D's...only the beautiful models save this...oh, and the DuoGlide...
Narrators voice is bloody annoying.