1942 Harley WLA with LS-29 Sidecar
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10-23-2012, 11:34 AM
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1942 Harley WLA with LS-29 Sidecar
After waiting 2 years for this to be restored, I regrettably must part with it. This bike was restored by a local shop per my request. I wanted a bike that I could ride and not one that was just for show or sit in a home museum, so there are some slight differences from a "points" WLA. Since I did want this to be a rider, I opted for having an ignition with a lock on it. The original WLA ignition does not have a lock and the only way to properly secure the bike would be a chain and pad lock. Since this is a civilian model ignition, it does not have the dual wiring for black out lights. The black out lights are functional on this WLA and are operated by the toggle switch on the blackout spot light. If you don't care about the ability to lock the ignition, this can easily be changed back to the blackout ignition.
This bike is also converted from 6v to 12v however, my builder did an excellent job of hiding the converter behind the air cleaner mount so it is hardly visibly. Since I had the sidecar installed, it has a servicar transmission which gives it a reverse gear which gives it a gearing a little different than a solo WLA to help pull the sidecar. On my rides, I cruise around 45-50 mph. With the sidecar installed I opted to not have the rear stand installed since it really doesn't need it and the ones the builder had were in too bad a condition that there was no way to salvage them. The saddlebags are not original however they are period correct.
This bike was painted with military spec paint. It is a flat Olive Drab. NO CLEAR COAT. I wanted this bike to look like it did during WW2. I have the paint in spray cans, which is bought through Beachwood Canvas, to do touch up on any chips or dings. The exhaust and cylinders are painted black with high temperature paint, however with normal riding the paint will start to flake. I have a can of automotive black header paint, available at any auto parts store, that I use to touch up the spots that flake.
The front fender is an original fender with 2 bullet holes in it. I made sure that the painter did not cover those up when restoring the fender. I opted not to have the gun mount and scabbard installed at the time of restoration however I was going to put it on later.
Even though this was built to be a rider and not a points bike, it took first place in it's class at Ms Newbys Old School Bike Show at Thunder Beach in Panama City Beach in the spring. It will definitely turn some heads which is the enjoyable thing about riding around town and riding it to work.
Next to the VIN is a star stamped on the casing. After researching and asking on WLA forums, it is believed to be a Russian star from the Lend Lease Program. The unit id painted on the front fender is from a WLA photo on the Liberator site. The shipping info on the ammo box is that of the shipping information for vehicles that were in Normandy according the the people at the Liberator site. The registration number on the rear fender is a made up number.
The VIN which is 42WLA52641 making this a type V WLA which was produced from Sept 1943 to May 1944. I should also note that the cases are matching numbers, 42-28703.
The sidecar is imported from Poland from www.classicsidecar.com. It is a Goulding LS-29 sidecar.
Overall, this is a really great bike that I really don't want to let go, but priorities being what they are, I have to part with it. I keep two 5 gallon gas cans filled with ethanol free gas. So this bike rarely has the 10% ethanol mix in it since there are 2 gas stations near me that sell pure gas.
Asking $40,000 however I am willing to negotiate on price. NO TRADES. I'm flexible on payment options: Cash, Cashier's Check, PayPal or Checks must wait until payment is cleared.
Located in Mobile, Alabama. Pickup preferred. Buyer is responsible for all shipping and handling costs.
Contact Nathan at 251-272-9098. It takes about 3 rings before my phone starts to ring, so please be patient.
This bike is also converted from 6v to 12v however, my builder did an excellent job of hiding the converter behind the air cleaner mount so it is hardly visibly. Since I had the sidecar installed, it has a servicar transmission which gives it a reverse gear which gives it a gearing a little different than a solo WLA to help pull the sidecar. On my rides, I cruise around 45-50 mph. With the sidecar installed I opted to not have the rear stand installed since it really doesn't need it and the ones the builder had were in too bad a condition that there was no way to salvage them. The saddlebags are not original however they are period correct.
This bike was painted with military spec paint. It is a flat Olive Drab. NO CLEAR COAT. I wanted this bike to look like it did during WW2. I have the paint in spray cans, which is bought through Beachwood Canvas, to do touch up on any chips or dings. The exhaust and cylinders are painted black with high temperature paint, however with normal riding the paint will start to flake. I have a can of automotive black header paint, available at any auto parts store, that I use to touch up the spots that flake.
The front fender is an original fender with 2 bullet holes in it. I made sure that the painter did not cover those up when restoring the fender. I opted not to have the gun mount and scabbard installed at the time of restoration however I was going to put it on later.
Even though this was built to be a rider and not a points bike, it took first place in it's class at Ms Newbys Old School Bike Show at Thunder Beach in Panama City Beach in the spring. It will definitely turn some heads which is the enjoyable thing about riding around town and riding it to work.
Next to the VIN is a star stamped on the casing. After researching and asking on WLA forums, it is believed to be a Russian star from the Lend Lease Program. The unit id painted on the front fender is from a WLA photo on the Liberator site. The shipping info on the ammo box is that of the shipping information for vehicles that were in Normandy according the the people at the Liberator site. The registration number on the rear fender is a made up number.
The VIN which is 42WLA52641 making this a type V WLA which was produced from Sept 1943 to May 1944. I should also note that the cases are matching numbers, 42-28703.
The sidecar is imported from Poland from www.classicsidecar.com. It is a Goulding LS-29 sidecar.
Overall, this is a really great bike that I really don't want to let go, but priorities being what they are, I have to part with it. I keep two 5 gallon gas cans filled with ethanol free gas. So this bike rarely has the 10% ethanol mix in it since there are 2 gas stations near me that sell pure gas.
Asking $40,000 however I am willing to negotiate on price. NO TRADES. I'm flexible on payment options: Cash, Cashier's Check, PayPal or Checks must wait until payment is cleared.
Located in Mobile, Alabama. Pickup preferred. Buyer is responsible for all shipping and handling costs.
Contact Nathan at 251-272-9098. It takes about 3 rings before my phone starts to ring, so please be patient.
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