So I have decided that not being able to put the kickstand down when that happens is not safe. Braking is handled with a right handlebar mounted lever for the front brake and a right mounted foot pedal for the rear. In 2015 - 166 Hours of professional labor invested in this bike to go through and refresh. I deal in vintage british bikes mostly and again,, wildly popular but i spend a lot of time trying to convince people not to customize restorable bikes, theres no lack of orphan parts to chop so have at it. Some highlighted maintenance details below. Also, if you press it too hard into the curves there are a number of metal parts that make contact with the road and while the sparks they provide may look good to bystanders, it can be a little disconcerting for the rider. The gas is fed to the motor through a single Linkert butterfly style carburetor and the exhaust exits the motor through dual fishtail mufflers.
I had Harleys and British bikes for many years; only a couple of Japanese bikes and they served me very well. The previous model with only front suspension was called the Hydra-Glide, so Harley stuck with this naming convention when they added the rear shocks in 1958. The seller notes that all he had to do to get the bike running was to clean out the tanks, source a new battery, and rebuild the master cylinder. I respect Harley owners enthusiasm and the way they personalize their bikes. After consulting with my uncle who is way more of an expert on vintage Harleys than I am, he helped confirm this looks like the genuine article, sporting all of the desirable period accessories Harley fans pine for. I am now brainstorming of what to do next. By - October 27, 2017 This vintage cruiser is crusty, well-weathered, and obviously neglected.
Rather, he left the Harley Panhead in as-found condition, with chipping paint and weathered patina. I had pretty good luck with that Shovel, a head and exhaust gasket now and then. Less than 100 miles on new rings and pistons. Butt, if you get it. A second chain drive connects the transmission to the rear wheel, allowing the Duo-Glide's 55 bhp to hit the street. As a Harley owner I just have to put in my 2 cents. And in the back, the Harley® Wide Glide® features a side mounted license plate for added custom chopper motorcycle style.
Message me with any questions or concerns. It is a left hand throttle with right tank shift. I would take it and give it a thorough cleaning and detailing, a good tuneup and ride it. Wants to downsize but still cant bring himself to let them go. This guy is just a shrewd flipper taking advantage of the growing nostalgia market.
Strange, a good friend of mine just got an old Panhead from his Brother, been in his Brothers apartment for about 20 years in Vegas. In front is a long and raked out fork with a 21 inch wheel, giving this model quintessential chopper motorcycle style. Even though they had experimented with foot shifters in the 1940s, the standard configuration remained a hand shifter until the 1960s. Road Test The first hurdle to getting this motorcycle on the road is starting the engine. We also have a about restoration and valuation of each bike. Where the Duo-Glide really shines is on the highway.
And it was fast enough to motor by the 750 and 900 F. I sold it and bought a four year old first year Super Glide. Harleys were also known for the toughness and reliability allowing H-D to secure both military and police contracts, which by 1920 made them the top motorcycle manufacturer in the United States. Custom paint with two color pinstriping. Bought a Low Rider straight off the showroom floor in 83 which I still have, a long way from stock with a weld-on hard tail. If so, I will make the owner a sales offer. A must see for any biker, btw.
Sort of off topic, but a funny story. Avon 21x3 on the front and Continental 16x5 on the rear -Pan Wide Glide front end with Drum Brake -4. Are you serious this has nothing to do with a smart car a Smart car was sold by Mercedes and engineered by Mitsubishi. But I got a ton of coulda-shoulda-woulda stories but storing all those vehicles is problematic. Having said that, my 51 yo self would love to have a new Street Glide. Even if the sales of new models continue to plummet? We invite our users to upload pictures of classic motorcycles. Rotating the left hand grip allows the rider to advance or retard the engine timing.
Harley had the market cornered for years. Josh, this could be the best post ever! From '64 on and perhaps earlier there was a small stamping into the left side of the headstock on frames, and also into the front right of transmission cases. Just take this 1960 Harley Panhead, for example. Mileage is a little more than shown, about 11k. With dividends and stock splits over the years it has performed extremely well.
Amusing is the Ironhead sporty resurgence as well. The foot shifter is located on the left hand side of the bike with a handlebar mounted clutch lever also on the left. Road tested from California to Daytona Beach. I agree with the millennial comments on money and time. Does seem a little high priced, but what a beauty! Tucked between the rear saddlebag and the toolbox, the chrome rear shock is easy to miss. The 81 Shovelhead is a original 2nd owner bike with 32,000 miles.
You definitely do not want to find yourself pushing this motorcycle up any inclines, so that is something to always be thinking about when choosing parking. And with the Duo-Glide weighing in at 670 lbs, having both hands on the handlebars is not a bad idea. I have a 2nd seat that spring loads onto the rear rack. Below is a break down of all parts used and fabricated. It still has the original license plate , and it runs sounds and rides excellent. It's never been crashed all the numbers are matching and a clear title. I always said that was where two fools met.