SINGLE SPEED HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES
The dirt trip query; this is how we learn. I have a 12 and 13 in currently so by holding the parts I purchased against the original part on the 13 I can determine which is which.I now have a 1915 Dirt trap for sale, although I could make it work on a tank with just one outlet.
NOW SOLD
This is a very rare 1916 Model J; the first year with the three speed transmission and step starter. It was only the second year with the electric lighting system.
As listed on eBay;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Harley-Davidson-1916-Model-J-/121553983433?
This project is virtually complete with the non present parts either on order or easily available. Most parts are original, some are repop, some could be either. There are new repop gas tanks AND the original tanks as well, one with original paint and fittings. The full electrics package is included with Remy Mag-dyno (worth $3k alone), headlight, rear light, horn, and Weston ammeter.
Work done. The wheels have been built up (loosely), the hubs and bearings sorted, and NOS tyres fitted. The rear brake drum skimmed and new brake shoes fitted. All the hardware for the rolling chassis is in place. Seat bar and post fitted. Forks assembled, handlebars complete with new spirals, internals, cables. Correct footboards, mounts, etc fitted.
Parts needed. Battery box (on order) electric switch cover, rear stand catch, a brake linkage, drive chains, some fasteners.
Work needed. Wheels will need to be un-built for paint, plating or patina work. Motor and trans need going through. Bottom end of motor has been done preciously and feels very good.
Extra parts included. Spare clutch, carb, manifold, gas tanks, floorboard mounts, several ‘wrong year’ parts. Loads of fasteners, rubber parts.
Also included is a correct year sidecar project. The tub is rusted through but a great pattern. Frame, springs, hub, stub cones, rim, fender, new matching white Tyre.
There will be some parts I have missed but please ask. This is a great project with high potential value. I have only seen one other 1916 Electric, that was in the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, but the lighting had been stripped and gas lights fitted!
Any inspection welcome and help given if required. The bike is fully UK registered.
BOTH BIKES SOLD NOW.
The 1916J and the Hippy Indian Chief are both up for sale now.
Hopefully they will free up some space for something from the EJ Cole Collection being auctioned in March. It is also the day of the Pioneer Run in the UK so something will have to give!
The 348 Chief is a complete running machine, registered in the UK and with some good miles under its belt.
The J has nearly all the parts in place to start a build. It takes up so much space with all the extras and the side-car but it is a great chance to get stuck into a straight forward restoration. It is also UK registered.
It takes ages to find these parts and then sometimes they aren’t correct. That’s part of the problem when you find parts separately.
I think one of these is an AK72A for 1909-14 and the other is probably a DK68 for 1915 only.
They fit under the gas tank to the BK419 gas pipe. I could adapt the wrong one but as soon as I do I’ll probably find another one. They might even be variants of the same part!
E. A. horn made in Brooklyn, the home of “Modern products”.
The Solar headlights were very popular with teens Harley, Indian, Excelsior, etc. riders of the day and there were many variants.
The Hine – Watt Carbide cannisters were fare less common and are quite rare nowadays. This model B fits to the frame front down tube or sometimes even the left side rear fork tube. Most cannisters, like for example the Prestolites, are fitted horizontally across the handlebars but this H-W unit, at only 8″ high, will mount away from the bars giving a nice clean look with just the horn up top.
Vincent Series C for sale. 1952 Maughan engine overhaul approx 2,000 miles ago, clutch rebuild this year, last owner was 25 year VOC member. Bike has full history.
Available to view at VOC Spares in Kettering. Speak to Ian Savage – 01536 312220
The 1912 8X came in with a few issues, they just need to be worked through one by one.
The current problem I’m looking at is an off-centre running front wheel. I checked the hub set up, even the size of the bearings, but the problem turned out to be a bent spindle.
It looks to be a new part rather than a restored original item. Strange; could be the result of running hard into something!!! but it definitely appears to be made of the wrong material.
Like a lot of things in this world – bent in more ways than one!
I got this message from Denny who is looking for some parts, maybe someone can help.
Hi Ian, I am searching for parts for my 1913 Harley Single belt drive. I am searching for a usable rear wheel assy and right side gas tank. I am not restoring this bike just getting it driving again, so the parts don’t have to be in real good shape just usable or repairable. My bike has no paint at all and very little nickel left and I only plan to oil it to preserve it not a full restore so new parts will not look right with the rest of the finish. may have to buy new and try to rust the new parts. Maybe someone knows a source. Thank You for the help!
Denny
Top off the transmission and drive sprocket as well.
Bosch ZE1, 45 mm shaft height, clockwise rotation.
Corbin is 80 mph teens up to early 1923. Stewart is rarer but less popular teens speedo; very hard to get parts for.
But now it is a more period looking hand painted item. Maybe I should mount it (very) slightly lower.
Nice start for a bike but its expensive at $27,000.
Its also on consignment from a customer so he doesn’t know the history of the motor.
Hi Ian,
This motor is consignment. ( include all other parts )
The owner said it was running long time ago.
I can see a lots of carbon on the piston but I don’t know how many miles on it.
It is cranking but I can’t see inside condition.
Thank you, Kiyo
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