1949 Harley
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1949 Harley
Hi! I am Marissa and a friend led me to this page I have 1949 Harley that says it is a rdft model. I don't know what that means. I have an offer for 6 thousand but idk. I don't want to let go of it for no less than ten thousand. What does rdft mean?
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With limited info and no pictures it's hard to help maybe you can find it here...
http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycle...arley-Davidson
http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycle...arley-Davidson
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With limited info and no pictures it's hard to help maybe you can find it here...
http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycle...arley-Davidson
http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycle...arley-Davidson
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If you look at the VIN, the first two digits will be the year. The next 2-4 digits will be the model number. RDFT doesn't sound like a model I've ever heard of.
The value of the bike will be very dependent on it's overall condition, how original it is, odometer reading, etc. If the bike is in good condition and runs well, $10K doesn't seem bad. If it runs and is in good shape, I think $6K is too low.
The value of the bike will be very dependent on it's overall condition, how original it is, odometer reading, etc. If the bike is in good condition and runs well, $10K doesn't seem bad. If it runs and is in good shape, I think $6K is too low.
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What you say you have does not exist...period. There is no such thing as an "rdft" model for 1949. If you have an offer for 6K jump on it because the bike in your possession is total bull$ h i t.
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I have the title though.
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I am looking at the "Comprehensive Vintage Motorcycle Price Guide" which is put out by "The Motorcycle and Model Railroad Museum of Wisconsin" and it does not list that model for 1949. It list's all models and prices of Harelys from 1903 thru 1996.
It does list several R and RL models from 1932 to 1936 and they are all 45 inch displacement and are in the $5,000.00 to $7,000.00 range in average condition.
It does list several R and RL models from 1932 to 1936 and they are all 45 inch displacement and are in the $5,000.00 to $7,000.00 range in average condition.
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Well how about posting a pic of the vin on the motor and the title? Cover the last 2 digits if you are worried about someone stealing the pic. Photobucket is an easy source to use, or email said items (pics) to a friend who can post here for you.
...and FYI the vin# for 1949 models was located on the left case by the timing hole inspection plug.
I have been riding Panheads since October, 1970. I still own 2, a 1965 FLH and a 1949 EL. Without going into detail at this point, I will merely state that your VIN number as suggested is bogus. It does not exist and never existed as far as MoCo numbers or models.
You may have a title for a special construction motorcycle but that can vary by state. And while I have no knowledge of what is done in Oklahoma (see you are in Tulsa), in Califonia old iron for various reasons are assigned a 'Blue Tag' that identifies it by the year it was registered and not by the year of the motor (pre-70) or motor and frame (post-70).
And if you a mind to...2 of the most reliable resources for HDs are "The Legend Begins: Harley Davdson Motorcycles 1903-1969 (published by MoCo in 1993), and " How to Restore Your Harley Davidson" by Bruce Palmer (2nd ed).
...and FYI the vin# for 1949 models was located on the left case by the timing hole inspection plug.
I have been riding Panheads since October, 1970. I still own 2, a 1965 FLH and a 1949 EL. Without going into detail at this point, I will merely state that your VIN number as suggested is bogus. It does not exist and never existed as far as MoCo numbers or models.
You may have a title for a special construction motorcycle but that can vary by state. And while I have no knowledge of what is done in Oklahoma (see you are in Tulsa), in Califonia old iron for various reasons are assigned a 'Blue Tag' that identifies it by the year it was registered and not by the year of the motor (pre-70) or motor and frame (post-70).
And if you a mind to...2 of the most reliable resources for HDs are "The Legend Begins: Harley Davdson Motorcycles 1903-1969 (published by MoCo in 1993), and " How to Restore Your Harley Davidson" by Bruce Palmer (2nd ed).
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Think they had something like a 10-year run. But even with that the title would only state the last two digits of the year, followed by WR and then the VIN#. The "TT" does not appear on the title.