Harley-Davidson Model DL 1930 side valve V-twin Engine # 30DL2385

The model D is sometimes referred to as the “three cylinder Harley“, because of the remarkable vertical position of the dynamo: in a cost saving idea, the new motorcycle was designed to use the existing frame from the 350cc Model B single. This required the generator to be mounted vertically to miss the front down- tube of the frame. The DL designation refers to the medium compression engine that was fitted: the D had a ratio of 4.3:1, the DL came to 5.1.
The DL developed about 18hp@4,000rpm. Some new features for 1930 were: new frame that lowered the saddle height and increased the ground clearance, drop forged I-beam front forks and double chain primary drive with automatic oiling. About 3.200 model DL found an enthusiastic owner in 1930.

This machine can be qualified as an “older-restoration” and she surely runs very well. It is offered with complete Dutch registration paperwork.