18″ wheel option
The 18″ wheels were standard on the early knuckles, then they became an option. They completely change the look of the bike. Better or worse? Maybe just different.
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BSA Gold Star West Coast
This old BSA came from friend Buzz Walneck, not through his magazine, it’s one of his own bikes. These bikes were shipped to the USA dealers direct from the factory with the high bars, larger 190mm brake, the STD gearbox instead of the RR an RRT types, and the Westerner seat. They are not that common even in the US and I have never seen one in the UK (there must be some). This is not the Catalina scrambler.
It will need some work but I will keep its old road worn look. Not so sure about the red paint though.
BK263 pattern
This is the BK263 Belt/ Fender protector. I will use it as a pattern to add to the list of parts we already make. I have never seen one advertised as an original part (not surprising really) nor have I seen one as a repop part. Lack of demand I suppose.
1912 Decal set
Great looking decal set from Rick Simpson for the year 1912. These are the water slide type as opposed to the stick-ons. The colours are correct, the difference is just the shadow under the lights. He’s a really easy guy to deal with and knows his stuff. I’ve included his contact details.
Parts help wanted
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
1916 cam cover
ROB HAS NOW MADE THE COVER WORK SO HE DOESN’T NEED A REPLACEMENT. THANKS.
Rob, who bought the 16J has really got stuck into the project. However, he has since found out that the cam cover has been repaired on the oil pump section and he’s not confidant it will seal or work correctly. If anyone happens to have one or have any leads, please let me know or contact Rob direct. You can get him at;
BK263 – Side Guard for rear mud guard
The Harley Davidson part number is BK263 – Side Guard for rear mud guard.
In the first instance this part was a Belt Protector; protection for the leather belt when it hit the sharp edge of the fender. These images show why they kept the part on even after the introduction of the chain drive.
1916J on Ebay
This 1916J Electric has just sold on EBay.com
Wrong fenders and seat, missing the very hard to find magdyno, electrics box and electric rear light.
As well as other small parts, exhaust, linkages, etc.
It’s too late for our Pioneer events in the UK and also the Pre 16 events in the US and it still made over $21k.
It’s because they are such a great machine to ride.
1916 Harley Davidson 16J
This is an interesting project that has just come in; Fresh from California via Felixstowe
Its a 1916 Harley Davidson model J. This (J) is the electric model with electric lighting via a generator and an electric horn. The F came with just a magneto for ignition, the J had a mag-dyno to do the ignition and lighting jobs. This was the second year of the electric model.
This is a great project with loads of extra parts including spare carbs, clutches, tanks (including one with original paint) AND a year correct side car (16L).
I’ve started ordering up all the missing parts and will either complete the project and sell as a running bike or find the missing parts and sell it as a complete project.
I just need to decide whether to go with the original Remy mag-dyno; very rare but somewhat unreliable or to fit a ZEV magneto; not so rare and can’t run the electric options but much more reliable.
Fitting the mag only is what they did back in the days when the Remy used to fail.
Harley 1913 single model 9B
The 9B soon after I got her. Here is just the A-K wheel lock and the Handphone horn added.
It took years to find the lights, tank, speedo, pump and carrier.