The Harley-Davidson Model 7D of 1911 was the first successful V-twin from Harley-Davidson, starting an engine layout that the Milwaukee company has kept ever since. Harley had made a few V-twin examples in 1909, 27 units in all, but that design was flawed and was not tried again for two years. In 1911 a total of 5,625 Model 7Ds were built. Its engine was an F-head intake-over-exhaust design that stayed in use until 1929, and it sold for 300 US dollars. Ignition came from a magneto, starting was by bicycle-style pedals, and a movable belt tensioner took the place of a clutch. Advertising called the Harleys of this era "The Silent Gray Fellow".
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