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Identify this Vintage Harley
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stokester:
My late Father was a HD rider in the early '50s and probably could have been part of Marlon Brando's group in The Wild One. I have his jacket, kidney belt and HD cap but never really spoke much to him about the motorcycle before his passing. As a vintage BMW rider I am not familiar with classic Harleys.
Recently I came across this picture of what could have been his motorcycle. I don't believe I've ever seen tailpipes like this.
I also found "Running and Adjusting Instructions" along with his AMA membership card from 1954 and 1952 registration with serial number. The registration identifies it a a 1946 HarleyD Solo and a serial number search identifies it as a 1946 Harley 74 OHV Solo medium compression.
So for those of you who may know is the motorcycle pictured possibly that bike?
Nick
pep:
Not sure what there is to know, it is a knucklehead, the pipes are after market. Yes, the picture is a 46 .
stokester:
Thanks pep,
I pretty much was sure it is my Dad's motorcycle but in my searches for 1946 models it looked the same but I don't know about some subtle differences in the years.
muddy:
Was going to say late 40s. The pan head started in 48.
Sent from my Twisted Mind Of The Mudman
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