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Bike in the OP pic has been tastefully accessorized for added utility: "buddy" seat, speedometer, front stand, crash bars, luggage rack, and fancy saddlebags. Definitely a bike owned by an enthusiast of his day.
Last edited by panheadache; Sep 4, 2023 at 12:43 PM.
The single Motolamp headlight appears to have a flat glass lens which narrows it 1931-32 for me. 1929 and 1930 had the small dual headlights and the 1933 model year was first to have a curved glass headlight lens. 1934-35 fenders were completely different. The bold factory fender and tank striping with Harley-Davidson script would stand out if it was original factory paint, also the tank decal shown used in the photo is later than the model year of the cycle so I figure it's been repainted.
Respectfully disagree. That's the correct decal for 1934.
ETA: agree there is something wonky about the front fender in the OP pic - that's a '30-'33 front fender:
Not uncommon for end-of-year runs to utilize leftover stock. Or, dealer replacement of damage. All else screams '34.
I was going to ask about the front fender because the one you shared looks different. But thanks so much - I know next to nothing about motorcycles but art is art and these certainly are stunning.
The single Motolamp headlight appears to have a flat glass lens which narrows it 1931-32 for me. 1929 and 1930 had the small dual headlights and the 1933 model year was first to have a curved glass headlight lens. 1934-35 fenders were completely different. The bold factory fender and tank striping with Harley-Davidson script would stand out if it was original factory paint, also the tank decal shown used in the photo is later than the model year of the cycle so I figure it's been repainted.
Again, I dont know anything about motorcycles, but one of the first things I thought was that the paint luster seemed a bit off from what I would expect. Not shiny. Thanks again for your input.
This is comical. I stand by my original assessment, the rear fender of the cycle in the op's photo is also 1930-33 open style with center rib. No way would I believe that both fenders had been replaced with fenders from an earlier model year? The tank decal isn't even applied correctly for a 1934 model, it should be parallel with the bottom edge of the tank and not be pointing upward at the front. Carry on!
The more I look at it I have to agree w/badger34 and admit I see '33 in there. Look at the seam in the rear fender. LOL let's agree to call it a '33/'34'ish.
This is comical. I stand by my original assessment, the rear fender of the cycle in the op's photo is also 1930-33 open style with center rib. No way would I believe that both fenders had been replaced with fenders from an earlier model year? The tank decal isn't even applied correctly for a 1934 model, it should be parallel with the bottom edge of the tank and not be pointing upward at the front. Carry on!
I agree w/you! I posted about the rear fender just as you posted. LOL.
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