1942 HARLEY-DAVIDSON
FLATHEAD
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1942 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLATHEAD 45
No Longer For Sale I like this bike. Its just fun to look at. This bike would look great in anyones garage but even better in an office or the companys foyer. The look and the workmanship are outstanding. This is how 50s bikes where set up in the early 50s. They were called Bobbers and Squirrel bikes. Clean and simple. Its set up to ride. Check out all the info below. \r\n OEM H/D 45 solo frame, repro front forks (fully disassembled and properly re-fitted), h/bars (NOS switches) and h/lamp with NOS Guide lens.\r\n Engine: NOS crankcases, cam cover, cylinders and alloy heads. New Truet & Osborn 5/8\" stroker flywheels trued and balanced.\r\n Cylinders honed .010\" for a displacement of approx 900 ccs or 54ci.\r\n NOS connecting rods, crankshafts and crankpin\r\n NOS bearing rollers and cages\r\n NOS oil supply and scavenging pumps, modified breather rotor for stroker\r\n New Arias forged aluminum pistons and lightweight pins\r\n Cylinders ported and relieved per period H/D factory racing specs\r\n NOS H/D exhaust valves, lightened\r\n New 235 Chevy 6-cylinder inlet valves (oversized), lightened, modified stems\r\n Hardened valve seat inserts\r\n NOS roller tappets and tappet blocks\r\n NOS valve springs\r\n Stock cams reground to street performance grind by Jim Leinweber w/ new pinions\r\n Assembly fully blueprinted with tightened piston-to-head squish clearance (increased throttle response)\r\n Belt drive primary, OEM oiler closed off, Big Bearing roller bearing kit in clutch\r\n NOS exhaust headers, repro muffler\r\n New Morris magneto w/key switch\r\n New 12 volt generator w/ electronic voltage regulator\r\n Trans: 3-speed w/reverse (for possible side car use) ALL NOS H/D, case, covers, all internals etc. \r\n Hubs, brakes, etc. all new NOS H/D or restored excellent used H/D. Wheel rims are new polished alloys w/polished s/s spokes \r\n and nipples- New Dunlop K70 tires 3.50-19 and 4.00-18. Tanks are new repro, and are \r\n actually better quality than H/D originals. NOS Streck caps. Repro dash w/ restored correct OEM H/D speedo.\r\n Repro solo seat with NOS seat post, bushing and spring pack. Rear chain must be oiled by hand. OEM auto \r\n oiler blocked off to prevent nasty oil mess. Fenders custom made from 36 Ford spare tire cover band. Old \r\n school bobber style. NOS 50s Sparta tail lamp. Bike is painted in PPG Concept urethane. Over $25,000 in \r\n parts, 3+ years in labor. Major attention to detail, with proper fitment and assembly is overwhelmingly evident \r\n on this motorcycle. All receipts and build info are included. Cond . # 1-. Just in and more to come.\r\n
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Drager’s International
Classic Sales
1645 Walton Dr
Burlington, WA 98233
Jeri: 206-533-9600
Andrew: 206-459-3403
Email - dragers@mac.com
We charge a $50.00 doc fee for instate and $100.00 doc fee for out of state sales on top of the selling price. The State of Washington says we can charge up to $150.00 doc fee that is negotiable. The doc fees cover costs such as trip permits and FedEx costs.
We sell all of our vehicles AS IS, NO WARRANTY. We check them over, we do a report card and we grade and decode each vehicle. We have them serviced and safety checked. You can see these reports on our web page www.dragers.com We try very hard to tell you everything that we know. We give you lots of photos and video so you can see the vehicles very well. We have been in classic sales for more than 30 years.
Drager’s believes that it is very important to personally inspect the vehicle you are interested in. If you cannot inspect it yourself you should hire an inspector. Here are two very knowledgeable old car appraisers you can contact.
Dan Jubie (360) 421-4033
John Kincl (360) 895-1766 Check out his web page.
We use Concours Transport. Fred has done a great job for us over the years. Fred will do a great job for you.
Check out his web page.
Fred Koller - Concours Transport
2078 Ponticello DR.
Henderson NV 89052
(702) 361-1928
Email fredwkoller@gmail.com