Harley Davidson Classic Motorcycles

Rare post-WWI bike. This 1919 is a 2 cylinder J Model. It is all original and is restored right down to the hugo horn.

The cylinders, head light, tail light, rods, push rods and some other parts are nickel plated. The Harley emblem is hand painted. The bike is painted in original draft green colour. This bike has two seats. It has a 1919 Pennsylvania license plate.

This racing model was built from 1914 to 1924.

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The first of the 60.3 cubic inch J series twins appeared in 1915, offering 60 mph performance and the luxury of electric lights. A comprehensive mechanical redesign occurred for the 1920 and was followed by the adoption of a new frame design for 1925 whilst styling and mechanical refinements appeared with each season launch. By 1929 when this example was built, Harley Davidson were fitting a front brake as standard to their machines and offered five versions of the "61" including a specialist sidecar model and a sports variant with narrower tanks and smaller tyres.
The machine offered is an example of the standard J model which utilised the 17 bhp motor.

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This bike was raced in Seattle area Hillclimbs in the early 1970's.  In classic hillclimber style, the bike was lightened up with a hydraulic front end and different rear fender.  The large rear sprocket also helped to get the bike "up the hill." This bike still has the roller chain on the rear wheel, which was another asset in trying to get up the hill.

The bike was bought in 1971 from Jack Wadkins who was an expert Class C rider.  The tuner for the bike was John Martinolich who was the Class C Professional Hill Climb champion in the 40's and 50's. 

• 88" S/S stroker
• Pistons .050 over
• Compression 9.5 to 1
• S/S B grind cam
• Solid Lifters
• Outside oiler heads
• 12V electrical system
• Disc brakes front and rear
• 1 1/2" belt drive
  

Dimensions
Wheel Base: 51-1/2 in.
Overall Length: 81 in.
Overall Width: 28-1/2 in.

Capacities
Fuel Tank: 1-3/4 U.S. Gallons
Transmission: 1-1/4 Pints

Engine
Number of Cylinders: 1
Type: 2 cycle
Horsepower: 3.5
Piston Displacement: 10.1 cu. in. (125 cc)
Compression Ratio: 6.6 to 1

Transmission
Type: Constant Mesh
Speeds: 3 Forward

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1200cc.

Harley Davidson FLH Classic Bike Gallery

Harley Davidson introduced a telescopic fork to their 61 and 74 cubic inch twins during 1949, giving machines thus equipped the title Hydra-Glide, interestingly, the loss of Indian as a major rival and the combination of a sprung saddle, telescopic forks, long wheelbase and "balloon" tyres led Harley to dismiss the need for rear springing until 1958 and the introduction of the Duo-Glide series. The Hydra-Glides are arguably the most attractive of Harley's post war tourers with clean flowing lines.

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These are often mistaked for Hummers, but the Hummers are 125 cc. This is the big brother at 165 cc. It is a two stroke hardtail motorcycle with a sprung saddle and front telescopic forks. This bike has the optional Hi Fi red paint that is a metallic deep red. The wheel size is 18". This bike is restored and everything on her is correct for the 1959 year.

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This powerful little motor bike was made in Italy (by Italians) at what once was "Aeronautica Macchi" until 1961 when HD bought 50% to create "Aermacchi Harley Davidson". This may well explain why the kick stand is on the right side and the kick starter is on the left. As we all know Italians are almost all left handed (and legged to be sure).

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 116mph
• 214kg
• Drum brakes
• 4 speed
• 60bhp @ 6800rpm

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This beautiful Sportster is very close to how it left the show room in 1971. By this time the XLH had a windshield, fiberglass bags from the Tommahawk plant, white seat with an aluminum grab bar, turtle gas tank and no spare kicker

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• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 65bhp @ 5500rpm
• 4 speed
• Drum brakes

With a gap between the smaller XL models and the larger FLBs, Harley announced the all new FX series for 1971. By joining the frame of the FL with the suspension of the XL, Harley hoped that the latest entry would appeal to a wider audience. The unusual boat tail rear fender that was first seen on the 1970 Sportsters was also installed on the FX. While the styling was certainly different.

Harley Davidson FX Super Glide Gallery

• Air cooled, two stroke, single cylinder
• 85mph
• 45mpg
• 114kg
• 5 speed

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 244kg
• 4 speed
• 70bhp @ 5600rpm

• Air cooled, two stroke, single cylinder
• 20bhp @ 7000rpm
• 125kg
• Drum brakes
• 5 speed

• Air cooled, two stroke, single cylinder
• 127kg
• Drum brakes
• kick start

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 225kg
• 108mph
• 47mpg
• Single disc brakes
• 4 speed
• 65bhp @ 5500rpm

Harley Davidson XLCR Gallery

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 98mph
• 47mpg
• 220kg
• 4 speed

The FXS Low Rider's low-slung idle, flat drag-bars, and cast wheels formed perfect combination of style and function, it would become the second most produced model for 1978. While the 1977 editions were sold in only the gray paint with red tank trim, the 1978 could be had with a contrasting two-tone scheme of black and silver. Improvements to the valve train were implemented in the middle of 1978.

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV
• 28mpg
• 81mph
• 4 speed
• 58bhp @ 5000rpm

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 172kg
• 4 speed
• 67bhp @ 5800rpm

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 105mph
• 49mpg
• 256kg
• 4 speed
• 70bhp @ 5800rpm

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 336kg
• 5 speed
• 70bhp @ 5800rpm

The entire line of Harley motorcycles, including the new FLT, received an improved electronic ignition. The big twin model was built on an all-new frame that included compressible motor mounts to reduce vibration felt by the rider. A frame-mounted fairing held a pair of round headlights behind the domed cover. The new FLT weighed in at 725 pounds before fluids were added.

In 1981, the Motor Company was sold back to those who truly cared about the product, not just producing as many units as possible. Not only did the management team remove AMF from the letterhead, but also pulled the 74inch Shovelhead motor from the option sheet.

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 278kg
• 67bhp @ 5800rpm

Creating a special model to commemorate the annual pilgrimage to the Black Hills in South Dakota, the FXB Sturgis served the Motor Company well. The classic black paint with red trim seemed timeless and a perfect tip of the hat to the rally. The dual-belt design was still in use on the 1982 models, and had proven itself a durable option to the chain drive still in use on most other motorcycles. All good things must end, and 1982 was to be the final year for the FXB Sturgis model. Not gone forever, it would reappear in the 1990s.

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 343kg
• 5 speed
• 65bhp @ 5000rpm

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 336kg
• 5 speed
• 50bhp @ 4000rpm

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 97mph
• 35mpg
• 5 speed
• Single disc brakes
• 58bhp @ 5000rpm

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 338kg
• 5 speed
• 50bhp @ 4000rpm

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV
• 58bhp @ 5000rpm
• 5 speed
• 295kg
• Disc brakes

Flat track racing has inevitably been viewed as Harley Davidson's domain, with the company achieving a succession of "number 1" plates over the years. When foreign machinery has threatened to brake the Harley dominance the sports governing body has interceded with rule changes designed to restore the American products advantage. In recent years Honda have posed the greatest threat until rule changes effectively forced their withdrawal form the sport.

The RS883 followed continued the tradition established by the XR750. Derived from the road going Sportster, the engine was housed in a special frame equipped with purpose designed suspension.

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• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 285kg
• 5 speed
• Single disc brakes
• 54bhp @ 5000rpm

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 250kg
• 5 speed
• Single disc brakes
• 58bhp @ 5000rpm

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 280kg
• Single disc brakes
• 5 speed
• 54bhp @ 5000rpm

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 221kg
• Single disc brakes
• 4 speed
• 40bhp @ 4000rpm

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 275kg
• 5 speed
• 50bhp @ 4000rpm

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• Limited run of 150 bikes
• 50bhp @ 4000rpm
• 336kg
• 5 speed

The 1988 Harley-Davidson FLHTC Electra Glide Classic was built to commemorate the company’s 85th anniversary. On the surface, that may not sound like a terribly significant milestone. But in fact, it may have been the company’s most important anniversary - ranking ahead of 2003's gala 100th anniversary celebration.

• Air cooled, four stroke, 45° V-Twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.
• 332kg
• 5 speed
• 50bhp @ 4000rpm