SINGLE SPEED HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES
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.
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.
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
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.
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”.
