Motor-cycle-lubrication system — Harley-Davidson patent US1301258A (1919)
PatentUS1301258A
TypeUtility patent
Filed1918-09-13
Granted1919-04-22
InventorWilliam S Harley
SystemOil system
“W. S. HARLEY. MOTOR CYCLE LUBRICATION SYSTEM. APPLICATION FILED SEPT-13.1918. Patented Apr. 22,1919. 5 SHEETS-SHEET I. W. S. HARLEY. MOTOR CYCLE LUBRICATION SYSTEM. APPLICATION FILED SEPT-13.1918. Patented Apr. 22,1919. 5 SHEETS-SHEET 2. . APPLICATION FILED SEPT- 13.1918. Patented Apr. 22 5 SHEETS…”
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Parts for this system
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ISO Mounting Stud Oil Tank to Battery Tray
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Oil Filter Adapter Seal
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Stock Spin On Oil Filter
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Oil Filter Adapter Screw Kit Allen Type
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Drawing from the US patent record (via Google Patents). A patent shows the invention as filed, not necessarily the production part on your motorcycle — confirm fitment for your model and year. Independent aftermarket retailer, not affiliated with Harley-Davidson, Inc.