55 Pan production numbers

[engineer52]

I just recently purchased a 55 Pan Head and I am trying to figure out the production number for that year. It is supposed to be in the Rick Conner H-D Data book but I don't have one. Thanks in advance.

Richard

[wideglide38]

Richard,
My '96 edition of Conner's data book lists the following FL production info. No mention of your model, so all FL's are listed.
FL: 953; FLE: 853; FLH: 63; FLF: 2,013; FLEF: 220 and FLHF: 1,040
Hope this helps,
William

[engineer52]

That does help. I forgot to post that mine is an FL. I think it is a pretty early production number but I am just trying to check and see. Assuming they started with number 1000 in 55.2014-09-16_121334.jpg2014-09-29_160526.jpg
The first picture is what it was when I brought it home. The second one is after I got some original sheet metal I had hanging on the wall. I think I am going to ride it that way while I am collecting parts.

Thanks again for the info,

Richard Conley

[Rubone]

Keep in mind that the final "F" in the above listed model designations does not appear in serial numbers and there is no way to determine from a pieced together bike whether it was hand or foot shift. So in your case an FL or an FLF total production is combined.

[wideglide38]

Keep in mind that the final "F" in the above listed model designations does not appear in serial numbers and there is no way to determine from a pieced together bike whether it was hand or foot shift. So in your case an FL or an FLF total production is combined.

Robbie, I forgot to mention the final "F" not appearing. If I understand you correctly on combined production totals; does this make total production for '55 Big Twin models as FL/FLF (2,013 units); FLH/FLHF (1,400 units) and FLE/FLEF (853 units) for a total count of 4,266 FL's that year? Thx

[vph-d]

Keep in mind that those production figures are approximates, since they are probably based on info taken from 'The Legend Begins', which was based on calendar year.
VPH-D

[engineer52]

Thanks everyone for the info and input. I didn't need an exact science just wondering.

Richard

[jwl]

I have a 1955 F. The F doesn't show up in any books I've looked at. Info from previous owner was that it was exported to Mexico as a police bike. I have no clue if that is truth or fiction.