Find used harley davidson flathead for sale in california with photos. Harley flathead for sale in uk 60 used harley flatheads. How to rebuild and restore classic harleydavidson big twins. Thats because these indestructible, rugged, and reliable motorcycles were made in great numbers, were easy. Chris got his first bike in 1962, a 125 honda dream. Click on the images or the text links to jump to the pages where these exhaust systems are displayed. Harleydavidson 1940 model ul classic american motorcycles. Harleydavidson mens foxfield motorcycle boot, black, 12 m us laceup boot with durable upper featuring protective cap toe and harley davidson logo at tongue padded meshlined collar fulllength cushioned sock lining slip and oilresistant outsole.
Exterior color is black needs speedometer includes 1 motors and transmission comes with spare tire has new battery has a fender that has not been painted the right gas tank needs detailed. Harleydavidson 45 flathead description very nice dependable rider, very rare 2 year color 5455 usually starts on the first kick. These old harley flatheads are fantastically reliable guess thats why the army ran so many in wwii. The 1938 harleydavidson ul motorcycle featured a flathead vtwin instead of the newer knucklehead. Looks absolutely brilliant with just the right level of patina old and cared for rather than new faked. Harley davidson flatheads motorcycle color history series.
Harleydavidson flathead in california for sale used. Find 1945 to 1950 harley davidson motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. We offer the best selection of harley davidson classic vintage motorcycles to choose from. We repair, restore and overhaul your classic american motorcycle. One of the most versatile motorcycles ever built, the flathead anchors the harley davidson lineage. Please study well the pictures and if you have any questions just send me a message. Nov 26, 20 skull bedroom furniture harley davidson book shelf bedroom accents, bookcases shelving units. In the summer of 1929, before the wall street crash, harleydavidson introduced their new d model 45 cubic inch 737cc flathead sidevalve engine equipped bike. Both the dl and rl engines used a totalloss oiling system, and were succeeded in 1937 by the wl45, which had recirculating oil lubrication.
The first harley 45 flathead was the dl model 19291931, followed by the rl model 19321936. To prevent a delay in posting please message me with your choice of colour from above and the name if. This cycle runs great and has apx miles on it since. Mine needed a rebuild who better than you to do it.
A flathead engine, otherwise sidevalve engine, is an internal combustion engine with its poppet valves contained within the engine block, instead of in the cylinder head, as in an overhead valve engine. Built and said from 1929 to 1973, the flathead turned up in a wide range of harley davidsons, from world war ii military models to. This 1945 harley davidson flathead was discovered in a small new hampshire town with some interesting clues as to its previous life still attached. The motorcycle collection consists of a variety of harleys and whizzers. Replica harley davidson wl wlc wld wla flathead 16.
Harley davidson flathead for sale in uk view 80 ads. It was one of two major american motorcycle manufacturers to survive the great depression, along with indian. Harleydavidsons 74 cubicinch sidevalve power plant. Up for sale its my harley davidson r model flathead, matching cases. This 1938 harleydavidson model ul is a riders machine, and it bears an honest patina for realworld use. Harley davidson engines are a line of engines manufactured since 1903 in milwaukee, wisconsin by the harley davidson company for use in its motorcycles. The model ul was produced by harley davidson for 11 years, from 193648, which was evolved from the model v, its first sidevalve big twin. Harleydavidson museum collectibles, flatheads, and true. This 1942 harley davidson wla is a hardtofind militaryissue example, one of the flatheads built in support of the u. Give our sales team a call today or fill out the contact form below. Rear rack, to fit the old harley range, good chrome. Old pattern harley numbers breakdown the first 2 digits are the year, the second and third, sometimes 4 letters are the model, the last. Built and sold from 1929 to 1973, the flathead turned up in a wide range of harleydavidsons, from world war ii military models to the utilitarian servicar. Harley flathead models on this page you will find an overview and outline engine specifications of harley flathead models through the years.
Nov 07, 2016 the flathead is one of the most important early big twins built by harleydavidson, this is its story. Harleydavidson called this civilian model the sportsolo. Harley davidson flathead harley davidson bike pics. Unfollow harley davidson flathead frame to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. As initially produced, the model u had a few problems. This unique bike always attracts a lot of attention. Apr 06, 2015 flathead 1929 stellte harley davidson mit dem modell d ein neu konstruiertes motorrad vor. The 45s highest output model, however, was the harley wr factory racer.
The engine also became the power unit of choice among flattrack racers from 1934 to 1969. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale. In 1946, the 45ci wr flathead racer was introduced. Up for sale, replica harley davidson wl wlc wld wla flathead 16 front wheel assembly 45 solo front wheel include black rim, replica original style black hub, and bearings laced with stainless steel spokes. How to rebuild and restore classic harleydavidson big twins 19361964 motorbooks workshop schunk, rick on. The harley davidson wla is a harley davidson motorcycle that was produced to us army specifications. It was a sport solo model with new colors and striping available. Skull bedroom furniture harley davidson book shelf bedroom. Motor flathead classic vintage motorcycles for sale from across the nation on. The hds include some aermaccibuilt minis, but are mostly fls and 45inch flatheads including harley davidson s only trike, the servicar. Features black fork assembly, raw frame, black wheels with black hubs, stainless steel spokes, black handlebars and a black rear frame stand. Home products exhaust flatheads choose from a variety of drag pipes and headpipe sets for harley 45 wl and wla models as well as all of the popular harleydavidson 74 and 80 ul flathead big twins.
This is surprising not only because so little time had elapsed since the flatheads debut the previous ioe design was on the market for over 20 years, but also because the initial decision and engineering work took place during the darkest days of the depression. Racing versions of this motor took back daytona from the brits for seven consecutive years. This page is devoted to the early harley davidson vseries and useries 74 and 80 flathead motorcycles. It wasnt long after the introduction of the flathead vtwins that harleydavidson began working on a new overheadvalve version. Cannonball engine and chassis parts for harleydavidson cycles. Harley davidson flathead cylinders, bloomsburg, pennsylvania. Historical and technical profiles written by harley davidson expert dain gingerelli and masterful motorcycle photography by david blattel come together in art of the harley davidson motorcycle motorbooks, 2011. Unfollow panhead motor to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Home products exhaust flatheads choose from a variety of drag pipes and headpipe sets for harley 45 wl and wla models as well as all of the popular harley davidson 74 and 80 ul flathead big twins. While the flathead lacked the overheadvalve finesse of the knucklehead engine, it was a solid powerplant that saw service in. Although the harley davidson 45 better known as the flathead was designed as an entrylevel big twin, its sturdy and dependable construction and unlikely racing pedigree made it one of the most prolific production powerplants in the history of motorcycles. The cleveland motorcycle manufacturing company produced. This list is highly unofficial, notoriously incomplete, and absolutely not necessarily 100% correct.
This 1948 ul flathead is a hog of real significance harley. Come here to buy, sell, trade, for tech tips or just to post a picture. Harley davidson ulh 1941year engine start duration. Hi, everyone i am a bike enthusiast and i travel all over the country on my bike alone till i found my love who has the shares the same passions as me, i really thank mar 21, 2012 1936 harley vlh flathead latest addition to my classic motorcycle family funny how things work out sometimes. After recovering from a difficult period in the early 1930s, harley davidson was poised to forge ahead with a complete lineup that included 11 different models. Unfollow harley davidson flathead to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Harleydavidson flathead for sale used motorcycles on.
By 1940, harley davidson s engineers had made their sidevalve modelsu, ul and uhinto completely reliable, bulletproof machines. Electric starter kit for harley davidson with rigid frame york electric start kit is designed exclusively for rigid frame 4 speed models, with a splined or tapered motor shaft in a generator type motor, knucklehead, flathead, panhead or shovelhead model. The wla is the american model while the wlc went to canada, and harley actually produced this wartime bike for multiple other allied countries. Motorcycle parts for harleydavidson vlh for sale ebay. With a logo and an image that is instantly recognizable around the world, hd isnt just a motorcycle company its a lifestyle brand. The bike is as it left the factory with all the original parts dash pod. Harley davidson u, v, vl, wla flatheads has 10,393 members. Harley davidson u, v, vl, wla flatheads public group facebook.
This page is dedicated to all flatheads being as a reference popular models such as u, v, vl. Find 1936 to 1947 harley davidson motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. Harley davidson 1947y fl knuckle head custom duration. The wl series were manufactured from 1937 until 1952 and had a 45ci highcompression motor. He has already had this 1937 ulh for 44 years and still rides it daily. You can find 5 used and new harley davidson flathead motocycles for sale here. Shortly after i bought it from a local chap thanks john i had the bottom end rebuilt as a precaution.
Harley davidson flathead ul ulh fin side valve cylinders. The timehonored art of getting rid of everything that doesn t matter. I have known this particular bike and all three previous owners over the last 25 or more years. With a mantra of we build them, we show them, we ride them, we break them, then we rebuild them better, its no surprise hardco insisted no detail be missed, as shown by its rebuilt 1949 45ci flathead, sparkly batesstyle headlight, and beautiful 70s paint job and striping. Replica harley davidson flathead 45 g w rolling chassis kit.
We exist to keep your classic harleydavidson on the road. Theres a long story behind this bike but its forbidden. But its also an iconic brand that has attracted a cult following. Engine isnt complete as you can see from the pictures but the most important its there. Harleydavidson flatheads motorcycle color history series. And im still alive to tell, but it be forever not out of respect for whom are knowledgeable. Contains description and photos of 1949 wl harley davidson flathead oldschool bobber motorbike by willy. Ul front mudguard light and a few nuts and bolts and paint. They remained popular with the flathead faithful for many years, and harley davidson continued producing them through 1948.
Flathead designs have been used on a number of early prewar motorcycles, in particular us vtwins such as harley davidson and indian, some british singles, bmw flat twins and russian copies thereof. Grey and black waterproof harley davidson motorbike jacket, size l, really nice jacket. With the wall street crash of october 1929 and the resulting great depression, harleydavidson had already been working on the development of a new engine to replace the aging fhead that had served so well but just wasnt going to be able to be competitive against the indian. This is a very nice 1947ul that was restored from a complete and running motorcycle. Harley davidson flatheads motorcycle color history series hatfield, jerry on. Mmmm, hd gin macho gin infused with vintage harleydavidson. The gin contains camshafts from a 1939 flathead, screwnuts from a 1947. Electric starter kit for harleydavidson knucklehead. Harleydavidson flathead for sale find or sell motorcycles. Click on the images or the text links to jump to the. Read initimate accounts from company officials, dealers, and riders of classic harley davidson motorcyles of the 1930s. Get the best deals on collectible harley davidson printed media when you shop the largest online selection at. Collectible harleydavidson printed media for sale ebay. Get the best deals on motorcycle parts for harleydavidson vlh when you shop.
The ul was long a favorite of harleydavidson enthusiasts, who were reluctant to take up the ohv knucklehead, preferring to stick with their stone reliable flatheads. Find great deals on ebay for harley flathead and harley knucklehead. Harley flathead motorcycles for sale classified ads. It was built as a direct competitor to the indian 101 scout and the excelsior super. Any sportbike, chopper, touring, minibike, scooter, as well as harley davidson flathead moto parts. Harley davidson u, v, vl, wla flatheads public group. Dave points out the working christmas lights installed on the front wheel of one flatty. Harleydavidson flatheads motorcycle color history series hatfield, jerry on. This is surprising not only because so little time had elapsed since the flathead s debut the previous ioe design was on the market for over 20 years, but also because the initial decision and engineering work took place during the darkest days of the depression. A minor point but he did know about bikes and how to start researching his newfound project. He has been on harley davidson motorcycles ever since. The seller noted the presence of a siren and leg shields as equipment the last owner added to assist in his firefighting duties, but whether that was in an official capacity is unknown.
It was built as a direct competitor to the indian 101 scout and the excelsior super x and it would remain in production until 1931. Puppy made available these photos of his classic 1937 harley ulh flathead. The motor and transmission have been completely rebuilt. This 1935 harley davidson vld flathead cruiser is an oldie but goody. Harley davidson u, v, vl, wla flatheads has 10462 members. On this page you will find an overview and outline engine specifications of harley flathead models through the years warning. Ul 74 flatheads made 1937 1948 ulh 80 flatheads made 1937 1941 1937 models first year production. Nov 21, 2016 harleydavidson, to most of us, is the maker of the greatest motorcycles in the world. Now made in various factories in york, pennsylvania. This top shelf gin is infused with old harleydavidson parts the. Flathead for sale harleydavidson motorcycles cycle trader. Flathead motorcycles are a type of bike that was a standard for prewar motorcycles, in particular us vtwins such as harley davidson and indian, some british singles, bmw flat twins and russian copies thereof flathead motorcycles have sidevalve contained within the engine block, instead of in the cylinder head, as in an overhead valve engine. Do not use modern, off the box store shelf, nuts and bolts.