hey i just bought my first&nbsp\\;harley a 52 flathead wla. I was wondering a good place to find parts to restore it?
Joe

 

i like a few places,throttle masters on s. archer st. chicago,kick start only,45 parts depot . have used all 3, good results. my favoritekick start only.....johnny

 

Another outfit you might try is "nosparts" at:

www.nosparts.com


Jim
Have fun, be safe - your choice.

 

Thanks for the info guys
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I bought most of my parts from 45 Restoration Company. They had the best prices, selection and fast shipping.&nbsp\\; Also used 45 Parts Depo (Flatland Motorcycles) and the following eBay Stores sell WLA Repop parts. ALso I check Ebay frequently for used, NOS parts, found some great deals.
CastleLandParts
Hawgcity1
Bulwinkles Place

 

I have&nbsp\\;the Bruce Palmer&nbsp\\;restoration guide as well as the Conner Data&nbsp\\;Book&nbsp\\;and went to look up some info for you to maybe help you out with factory colors, number of bikes produced, ect... for your bike but couldn't find anything.
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Not to be a smart *** or anything, but who told you you have a 52 WLA?
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The last year of the WLA was 1951 according to all the books I have. Only 1 was produced in '51.
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My books still show a WL in 52, but I seem to remember hearing that they were just leftover 1951 models.
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Your engine serial number has the model right in it, mine is 39UL1855, model year 1939, model UL, number 1855 built.
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Maybe I am wrong, and if I am, you should contact Rick Conner so further editions of his book, Harley Davidson Data Book, can be corrected.

 

I checked the numbers last night and the read 52wla1086. It may be a left over 51 i really dont know too much about it. Thanks for the info though.