From a styling standpoint , the 1916Harley - DavidsonJ motorcycle was a dandy leap forward from the brand ’s earlier bike . The fuel cooler had rounded rather than hearty - cutting recession , and the motorcycle take on a longer , depleted appearance . Also , pedals no longer pullulate from the lower frame on models with the three - speedtransmission , which now sported a modern kickstarter .
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Other than the kickstarter , however , there were few mechanically skillful changes of note . Forks stay on a result - connection blueprint with enfold volute springs , and the 61 - cubic - column inch intake - over - exhaust V - twin get only a arc inhalation manifold to smooth the flow of air into the cylinders .
This would be the last yr Harleys would wear their traditional grizzly paint , which had graced the machines since 1906 . Its replacing – Olive Drab – would be scarcely more coloured , yet would enjoy an evenly tenacious incumbency .
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In 1915 electric lighting system became available onHarly - Davidsonmotorcycles and the 1916 Harley - Davidson J motorcycle see here is so equipped . The model also debut a mod kickstarter .
