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Old Mar 25, 2019 | 04:02 PM
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1941 Harley-Davidson WLD is Brand New Again
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This restored Sport Solo looks good as new.


 
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Old Mar 25, 2019 | 04:18 PM
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She's a beauty.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2019 | 09:38 AM
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Wow. I didn't realize that a tank shifter was an option up until the '70s. I wonder if it was a legal thing, because isn't that around when the American and British bikes got standard controls?
 
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Old Mar 27, 2019 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Johnny Mayday
Wow. I didn't realize that a tank shifter was an option up until the '70s. I wonder if it was a legal thing, because isn't that around when the American and British bikes got standard controls?
Standard controls happened in 1975. I had a '48 45, Unfortunately I don't have a pic to share. That was back in film camera days.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2019 | 02:42 PM
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Great looking 45.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2019 | 05:44 PM
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I wonder if a 1911 would fit in that toolbox.
 
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I had a 1941 ULH 80 cube. The tank badges on this 45 are for a ULH I think. The tanks alone are worth about $2500.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2019 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by mitchxout
Standard controls happened in 1975. I had a '48 45, Unfortunately I don't have a pic to share. That was back in film camera days.
Thanks for the info man! I wish you had a pic too!
 
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