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This bike was originally featured in the June '87 issue of Supercycle magazine. The original article is posted below. It had only been on the road for 3 years and then sat since 1990. It's been gone through and made road worthy once again.
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Some of the original parts wandered off. It shouldn't be a surprise that a few changes have been made since it was featured more than 20 years ago.
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The engine was made fresh again by JR. He built it the first time, and it now features new STD outside oiler heads with the stock type exhaust ports, an S&S Shorty "E" to take in the mixture, Mallory ignition for reliable spark, and a new Cycle Electric 12 volt generator for reliability as well.
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The frame is a wishbone and in very good shape. The neck and tank mounts have never been messed with. The tanks are now genuine later style H-D 3.5 gallons. The fork appears to have an original H-D dampener.
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Side car mounts are still in tact. jockey shift/foot clutch is the current set up and a new belt drive system is lurking behind a new primary cover. The engine is Blue tagged but, the bike is titled in CA as a 1953 Harley-Davidson.
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The bike is a classic and retains the original mechanical brakes. That's a big plus to me. The paint on the tanks and fender is new. The original pillion pad (see article below), is also included if you want it.
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Do what the plate says! Price $12,000 firm.
I've known Larry for 30 years and have bought three bikes and my 45 engine and trans from him. Too bad I can't buy this one. His shop is in Harbor City near California Harley. He does all the stuff they can't handle and that goes for me as well. Give him a call at (310) 326-3466 or email lsettle1948@sbcglobal.net
Don't forget to tell him Chris from MC art sent ya!
Here's the June 87 Supercycle spread
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When the subject of show or magazine feature bikes comes up, I always wonder, where are they now? We now know the answer on this one.
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90% of he bike is the same. If you wanted to, it wouldn't take much to put it back to this look..
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Fat tank tight chops were very popular in the 80's. This classic style was a favorite in Supercycle.
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