1945 Harley UL Is One Badass Restomod Cruiser
A little bit of lusterless Navy grey paint, a flawless restoration, and just the right amount of modern parts make this Harley UL something truly special!
Harley-Davidson’s affiliation with the military is well known. H-D built countless two-wheelers for our troops during World War II, bikes that quickly earned their reputation as “The Liberators” during this pivotal time. Of the many different models produced for the military, however, the most significant might just be the one year only “Anchor” bikes. And this mostly original Harley UL might just be the nicest example of an Anchor framed/forked bike we’ve ever seen!
We spotted the amazing and historical ride over at Bullet Motor Sports. And it reportedly runs as good as it looks. But it isn’t 100% original, mind you. The factory 6-volt setup remains, as do the original engine and transmission, albeit completely rebuilt. The original spoke wheels were restored, and even the oil bath air cleaner remains. But things like wiring, oil lines, and the exhaust pipes had to be sourced new. In fact, the rear fender was actually pieced together from three beat up originals!
Our favorite part about this Harley UL, however, has to be the paint scheme. That lusterless Navy grey paint just looks killer, and it’s one of the only military bikes we’ve seen from this era that isn’t green. With blacked out components and period correct lettering, you won’t find a much cooler vintage cruiser.
Sure, this Harley UL might not be 100% correct, but few bikes from this era are. After all, our service folks came home from the war with a newfound appreciation for Harleys. So they did the logical thing and went out and bought them, then rode them into the ground. Today, there are still plenty of this historically important rides around. But few are anywhere near as cool as this one!
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