1913 Harley Davidson Model 9A, 9B, 9E

Model 9A

The 1-cylinder, 4-cycle, air-cooled engine has a 3 5/16-inch bore and a 4-inch stroke. The cylinder casting and its integral head are of heat-treated gray iron, and the heat-treated, ground piston is fitted with three rings and a hollow steel wrist pin. An I-beam section of chrome-vanadium steel, fitted at both ends with phosphor-bronze bushings, serves as the connecting rod. Separate camshafts for the intake and exhaust valves are driven by gears in the magneto drive train. The overhead intake valve is of nickel steel; and the exhaust valve has a cast-iron head and a nickel-steel stem. The crankcase is of polished aluminum, and the hardened, tool-steel crankshaft is mounted in the crankcase on phosphor-bronze bearings. The crankcase has an oil-drain plug and an overflow pipe.

MRSP $290

Model 9A Specification

ENGINE: IOE Single
Bore x Stroke: 3.31 x 4in (84 x 102mm)
Displacement: 34.47ci (564.89cc)
Horsepower: 4.5
Carburetion: Schebler
Transmission: Direct drive
Clutch: Reat Hub
Final Drive: Belt (9A) or chain (9B)
Brakes: Rear coaster
Ignition: Bosch Magneto
Frame: Steel, single downtube
Suspension: Dual Spring fork
Wheelbase: 56.5in (143.5cm)
Weight: 316lb (111kg)
Fuel capacity: 1.5gal (5.68lit)
Oil capacity: 3.5qts (3.3lit)
Tires: 28 x 2.75in (71.1 x 7cm)
Top speed: 50mph (80km/h)
Color: Renault gray

Model 9B

Motel 9E

• 1915-1916 Harley Davidson Model 11-12
• 1912 Harley Davidson Model 8
• 1914 Harley Davidson Model 11
• 1920 Harley Davidson Model 20

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