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May 222013
 

1903 Harley Davidson Models

In 1903, with a 10'x15' work shed, William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson officially became Harley Davidson Motor Company.

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A beautiful replica of a 1903 Harley Davidson.
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A beautiful replica of a 1903 Harley Davidson.
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A beautiful replica of a 1903 Harley Davidson.
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A beautiful replica of a 1903 Harley Davidson.
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A beautiful replica of a 1903 Harley Davidson.
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A beautiful replica of a 1903 Harley Davidson.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.

Check out the new photos in the 1903 Harley Davidson Gallery.

May 182013
 

1903 Harley Davidson Models

In 1903, with a 10'x15' work shed, William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson officially became Harley Davidson Motor Company.

[img src=http://aaok.com/blog/wp-content/flagallery/1903-harley-davidson-models/thumbs/thumbs_03r1.jpg]751801903 Harley Davidson Replica
A beautiful replica of a 1903 Harley Davidson.
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A beautiful replica of a 1903 Harley Davidson.
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A beautiful replica of a 1903 Harley Davidson.
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A beautiful replica of a 1903 Harley Davidson.
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A beautiful replica of a 1903 Harley Davidson.
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A beautiful replica of a 1903 Harley Davidson.
[img src=http://aaok.com/blog/wp-content/flagallery/1903-harley-davidson-models/thumbs/thumbs_03a.jpg]584301903 Harley Davidson Restoration
Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.
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Restoration of the 1903 Harley Davidson prototype. The first year Harley Davidson Motor Company unveiled their motorcycles to the world.

In 1903, with a 10′x15′ work shed, William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson officially became Harley Davidson Motor Company.  This gallery includes photos of a replica 1903 Harley Davidson prototype.

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Jan 282013
 

Original HD #2426-36 – New HD #37051-36 – Our SKU #2426-36 Type 1, Our SKU #2436-38 Type 2

1936 - 1937 Type 1 2426-36 Clutch Release Lever

Depending on what you’re looking for, there are two different replica clutch release levers, (2426-36, our SKU 2426-36), available for 1936 to 1940 Big Twin Harley Davidson motorcycles.  Type 1 was used on 1936 and 1937 EL and U Big Twin models.  Built from two pieces being brazed together, this part is only available in Cadmium finish.

The left end, or main portion of the Type 1 lever, has a 5/8” diameter and two mounting slots with the clutch rod being mounted to the outside slot.

1936 - 1937 Type 1 2426-36 Clutch Release Lever

The right end is a separate piece, with a 7/8” diameter, that is pressed and brazed to the left end, actually making it a two piece lever.  It has a square hole that connects with the release lever stud , which extends through the kick starter cover to attach to the release finger.

1938 - 1940 Type 2 2426-36 Clutch Release Lever

Type 2 clutch release levers (2426-36, our SKU 2426-38) are made of the same two pieces.  However, they were welded together instead of brazed.  This allows the Type 2 to be parkerized.

The right end of the Type 2 clutch release lever is identical to Type 1.  Yet the left end has only the one slot to mount the clutch rod.  Type 2 was used on 1938 to 1940 EL and UL Big Twin models.

1938 - 1940 Type 2 2426-36 Clutch Release Lever

Clutch release levers are another hard to find part for your vintage Harley Davidson® restoration that we are proud to carry a near exact replica for.  Some serious workmanship went into making these as close as you can get to the original part.

If you are price sensitive check out SKU 8400, it is an entry level clutch release lever that will give your wallet less of a hit and works with 1936 to 1964 Big Twin models. If you are needing only the clutch arm end take a look at  SKU 2427-36.

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Oct 272011
 

1905 Harley Davidson Models

1905 Model - Second production year - owned (& ridden) by B. Linsday OH


1905 Harley Davidson Photo Gallery

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Oct 262011
 

1928 - 1936 HD Hand Brake Lever

1928 saw the beginning of what a front brake could do for sport performance and motorcycles on the road.  Although at the time they were thought useless, and it would be years before riders fully understood their functionality, Harley Davidson® Motor Company introduced their first model with front brakes in 1928.

These aftermarket front brake hand levers with brackets are so close to being identical to the real deal, you won’t be able to tell the difference.  Parts, that because of their perceived value at the time they came on to the market, are exceptionally hard to find original.  Making them all the more rare, and making our aftermarket replacements the perfect solution.

Available in Chrome and stamped GL4 (VL era), or GL5 (EL & UL era).

Check out more vintage Harley Davidson® wheel and brake parts here.

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Oct 202011
 


1906 Harley Davidson Models

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Oct 122011
 

H-D #1233-33, 27228-33

 Linkert Air Intake Lever

These Thumb Choke Levers, also known as Air Intake Levers, were used on vintage Harley Davidson® motorcycles that did not use an air cleaner.  Each lever is Made In the USA, and hand tested for fit and reliability.  They truly are an exact replica of the original.

1233-33 Thumb Choke Levers fit the following Harley Davidson® motorcycles:
1933 – 1952 45″ Big Twins except for the 1941 – 1943 WLA and WLC
1933 – 1948 74″ and 80″ Big Twin Side Valve Motors
1953 – 1954 Servi Cars.

They also fit the following Linkert M Series Carburetors:
M18
M-41
M-42
M-51
M-52
M-54

To read more about Linkert M Series Carburetors check out our Tech Article – Rebuilding M Linkert Carburetors (Service Shop Dope 1942 and 1949, added 05/28/04)
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Oct 072011
 

The model number is in effect the motor number of a bike. The motor number is stamped on the left crankcase. The numerals of the motor number preceding the letters indicate the year. The letters indicate the size and type of the motor.

For example:

41EL2037 would be a 1941 model with a 61″ OHV motor.
38U1863 would be a 1938 model with a 74″ SV motor.

Below is a list of some of the motor designations:
Model     Years     Description
D     1929 – 1931     45″ SV
DL     1929 – 1931     High Compression 45″ SV
DLD     1929 – 1931     High Speed 45″ SV
E     1936 – 1950     Medium Compression 61″ OHV
EL     1936 – 1952     High Compression 61″ OHV
F     1941 – 1950     Medium Compression 74″ OHV
FL     1941 – 1965     High Compression 74″ OHV
FLE     1955 – 1965     Special cam police 74″ OHV
FLH     1955 – 1965     High Compression Sport 74″ OHV
G     1937 – 1963     Servi-Car with tow bar
GA     1937 – 1963     Servi-Car without tow bar
GD     1937 – 1941     Large body Servi-Car without tow bar
GDT     1937 – 1941     Large body Servi-Car with tow bar
R     1932 – 1936     Low Compression 45″ SV
RS     1932 – 1936     45″ SV with Side Car
RL     1932 – 1936     High Compression 45″ SV
RLD     1932 – 1934     High Speed 45″ SV
RLDR     1935 – 1936     High Speed Race 45″ SV
U     1937 – 1948     Medium Compression 74″ SV
UA     1939 – 1940     Low Compression US Army 74″ SV
UH     1937 – 1941     Medium Compression 80″ SV
UL     1937 – 1948     High Compression 74″ SV
ULH     1937 – 1941     High Compression 80″ SV
V     1930 – 1936     Standard Compression 74″ SV
VHS     1934 – 1936     Medium Compression 80″ SV
VL     1930 – 1936     High Compression 74″ SV
VLD     1930 – 1936     High Compression 74″ SV
VLH     1934 – 1936     High Compression 80″ SV
W     1937 – 1952     Low Compression 45″ SV
WL     1937 – 1952     High Compression 45″ SV
WLA     1940 – 1945
1949 – 1952     US Army Low Compression 45″ SV
WLC     1942 – 1943     Canadian Army Low Compression 45″ SV
WLD     1937 – 1942     High Speed 45″ SV

Note that the inch indications above are cubic inches.

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Oct 062011
 

1927 - 1031 Linkert - Schebler Carb Cover - Air Intake Cap - 1229-27
This is an exact replica of the original Air Intake Caps for the 1927 – 1931 Harley Davidson Big Twins.  Manufactured from a NOS, (new old stock), original out of 4140 Chromoly high carbon steel and nickel plated, every part is hand tested for fit on the Schebler and Linkert M Model carburetors.

To our knowledge, this is the only part that Harley Davidson and Indian shared that was exactly the same; used on 1927 – 1929 Harley Davidson Big Twins and the 1928 – 1935 Indian Chiefs and Indian Scouts.  The only difference being the Indian part number of 100185.

1927 - 1931 Harley Davidson Air Intake Cap

There are other replicas on the market.  Yet based on experience and many antique Harley enthusiast’s opinions this is the only way to go for this item.  The 1229-27 air cover is hands down a faithful replica for your Harley Davidson or Indian restoration project.

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Oct 062011
 

1923 Harley Davidson Track Racers

1923 Harley Davidson Track Racer Motorcycles

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1923 Harley Davidson Track Racer Motorcycles
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1923 Harley Davidson Track Racer Motorcycles
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1923 Harley Davidson Track Racer Motorcycles
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1923 Harley Davidson Track Racer Motorcycles
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1923 Harley Davidson Track Racer Motorcycles
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1923 Harley Davidson Track Racer Motorcycles
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1923 Harley Davidson Track Racer Motorcycles
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1923 Harley Davidson Track Racer Motorcycles
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1923 Harley Davidson Track Racer Motorcycles
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1923 Harley Davidson Track Racer Motorcycles
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1923 Harley Davidson Track Racer Motorcycles
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1923 Harley Davidson Track Racers Gallery

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