FS: '48 Harley in Islamorada, FL

PhiSig1071 · 06-20-2008, 03:27 PM

A friend of mine is selling his Harley. It's a 1948 45ci Flathead, basically a civilian version of the WLA Army Harleys of WWII. Rigid, Three Speed, Jockey Shift, Kick-Start. The only concession to modernization is the front end, which is off a '65, which has a hydraulic disc brake and a more modern fork, rather than the girder front end that came standard on the original. It's a rider, absolutely NOT a trailer queen, he rides it very regularly.

I know this isn't *quite* his target audience, but I figured I'd toss it up here just in case.

He's asking $12k firm.

If I had the extra cash sitting aorund I would buy this bike in half a heartbeat. It's an absolute classic!

Gas Man · 06-20-2008, 04:11 PM

Classic Sex!!! Very nice!!!

JK · 06-20-2008, 04:24 PM

cool, if anyone is selling an old WR, lemmi know

dubbs · 06-20-2008, 05:17 PM

Damn, Didn't know 45ci could draw that much Cash..

Oh, Right.. It says Harley Davidson..

JK, but just not my style..

R1up0n1 · 06-20-2008, 05:27 PM

What is with the cardboard underneith with all the oil drips?
Ohhh duh.... its a Harley.

PhiSig1071 · 06-20-2008, 08:07 PM

45ci = about 740cc's.

Oil, constant loss chain oiler, and vertically split primary. So yeah, it leaks.

It's a 60 year old motorcycle in good running condition. I'd like to see a '04 R1 in 2064 in that nice of condition. In fact, find me any Japanese car or motorcycle from 1948 in anything close to that kind of shape.

I don't like new Harleys any more than the next guy, but this thing is a classic. Back when Harleys were good bikes. Hell my grandfather learned to ride on an Army WLA in '42, which is effectively the identical motorcycle. Regardless of what you think of Harleys now, this is American heritage. Not to mention that the value is never going to go down.

06-20-2008, 03:27 PM	#1
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	FS: '48 Harley in Islamorada, FL A friend of mine is selling his Harley. It's a 1948 45ci Flathead, basically a civilian version of the WLA Army Harleys of WWII. Rigid, Three Speed, Jockey Shift, Kick-Start. The only concession to modernization is the front end, which is off a '65, which has a hydraulic disc brake and a more modern fork, rather than the girder front end that came standard on the original. It's a rider, absolutely NOT a trailer queen, he rides it very regularly. I know this isn't quite his target audience, but I figured I'd toss it up here just in case. He's asking $12k firm. If I had the extra cash sitting aorund I would buy this bike in half a heartbeat. It's an absolute classic! __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

06-20-2008, 04:11 PM	#2
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Classic Sex!!! Very nice!!! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

06-20-2008, 04:24 PM	#3
JK noodles... dont noodles.. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 427	cool, if anyone is selling an old WR, lemmi know __________________ Theres no sense crying over every mistake, you just keep on trying till you run out of cake.

06-20-2008, 05:17 PM	#4
dubbs Multistrada Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manorville, NY Posts: 652	Damn, Didn't know 45ci could draw that much Cash.. Oh, Right.. It says Harley Davidson.. JK, but just not my style.. __________________ Sportbike - 2013 Ducati Multistrada S Touring - Red Luxury Car - 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.0 Turbo - Black Weekend Car - 2003 Honda S2000 - Black Daily Driver - 2011 Toyota Prius - Black Beater - 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid - Dust Colored

06-20-2008, 08:07 PM	#6
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	45ci = about 740cc's. Oil, constant loss chain oiler, and vertically split primary. So yeah, it leaks. It's a 60 year old motorcycle in good running condition. I'd like to see a '04 R1 in 2064 in that nice of condition. In fact, find me any Japanese car or motorcycle from 1948 in anything close to that kind of shape. I don't like new Harleys any more than the next guy, but this thing is a classic. Back when Harleys were good bikes. Hell my grandfather learned to ride on an Army WLA in '42, which is effectively the identical motorcycle. Regardless of what you think of Harleys now, this is American heritage. Not to mention that the value is never going to go down. __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

06-20-2008, 05:27 PM	#5
R1up0n1 Yo Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA Moto: 2009 Yamaha V Star 950 Touring / 1995 Intruder Posts: 163	What is with the cardboard underneith with all the oil drips? Ohhh duh.... its a Harley.

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