Oil-distributing mechanism — Harley-Davidson patent US1254799A (1918)
PatentUS1254799A
TypeUtility patent
Filed1917-09-19
Granted1918-01-29
InventorWilliam S Harley
SystemOil system
“W. S. HARLEY. OIL DISTRIBUTING MECHANISM. APPLICATION FILED SEPT-19' 19H. Patented. Jan. 29, 1918. 2 SHEETS-SHEET 1. ' III IIII III III IIIIIII k IIIIIII II IIIIII E w. s HARLEY. OIL DISTRIBUTING MECHANISM. APPLICATION FILED SEPT-19.1917. Patemted Jan. 29, 1918.. 2 SHEETSSHEET 2. ' b'nrr U @T'dTd…”
Drawings (2 sheets)


Parts for this system
28-0402
ISO Mounting Stud Oil Tank to Battery Tray
$6.8015-1520
Oil Filter Adapter Seal
$8.4840-9956
Stock Spin On Oil Filter
$8.4840-0221
Oil Filter Adapter Screw Kit Allen Type
$8.48Check fitment first — add your bike and we flag what fits.
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