1915 hd
Just for arguments sake, did it look something like this?
1909 was the first year Harley-Davidson released more than one model, adding its first twin-cylinder engine. However, the first twins were recalled, so single-cylinder bikes like the Model 5 remained the mainstays.
Pricing 1909
Model 5 - 30ci (500cc) single, 28in wheels, battery ignition Price $210
Model 5A - 30ci F-head single, 28in wheels, magneto Price $250
Model 5B - 30ci F-head single, 26in wheels, battery ignition Price $210
Model 5C - 30ci F-head single, 26in wheels, magneto Price $250
Model 5D - 50ci (819cc) F-head V-twin, magnet Price $325
1909 was the first year Harley-Davidson released more than one model, adding its first twin-cylinder engine. However, the first twins were recalled, so single-cylinder bikes like the Model 5 remained the mainstays.
Pricing 1909
Model 5 - 30ci (500cc) single, 28in wheels, battery ignition Price $210
Model 5A - 30ci F-head single, 28in wheels, magneto Price $250
Model 5B - 30ci F-head single, 26in wheels, battery ignition Price $210
Model 5C - 30ci F-head single, 26in wheels, magneto Price $250
Model 5D - 50ci (819cc) F-head V-twin, magnet Price $325
Last edited by iceman336; Mar 22, 2012 at 03:16 PM.
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1915 Models...
11FS Twin 3 Speed Magneto (for sidecars)
11B Single Chain (Magneto)
11C Single Chain (2 Speed Magneto)
11E Twin Chain - Plain (Magneto)
11F Twin Chain Magneto - 3 Speed
11H Twin Chain Electric - Plain - Direct Drive Gear
11J Twin Chain Electric - 3 Speed
11K4 Single Track Racer (Magneto)
11K5 Single Roadster Racer (Magneto)
11K12 Twin Fast Motor - Magneto
11K12H Twin Fast Motor - Electric
11KT Twin Track Racer - Magneto
11KR Twin Roadster Racer - Magneto
11KRH Twin Roadster Racer - Electric
11KTH Twin Track Racer - Electric
11L Single Passenger Sidecar - Right Hand
11G delivery Van
L11L Single Passenger Sidecar Chassis - Left Hand
11M Standard Commercial Sidecar
11JS Twin 3 speed Electric (For Sidecar)
And OP mentioned it was black....well that for sure is NOT factory; for 1915 models ALL were painted in Harley- Davidson gray.
11FS Twin 3 Speed Magneto (for sidecars)
11B Single Chain (Magneto)
11C Single Chain (2 Speed Magneto)
11E Twin Chain - Plain (Magneto)
11F Twin Chain Magneto - 3 Speed
11H Twin Chain Electric - Plain - Direct Drive Gear
11J Twin Chain Electric - 3 Speed
11K4 Single Track Racer (Magneto)
11K5 Single Roadster Racer (Magneto)
11K12 Twin Fast Motor - Magneto
11K12H Twin Fast Motor - Electric
11KT Twin Track Racer - Magneto
11KR Twin Roadster Racer - Magneto
11KRH Twin Roadster Racer - Electric
11KTH Twin Track Racer - Electric
11L Single Passenger Sidecar - Right Hand
11G delivery Van
L11L Single Passenger Sidecar Chassis - Left Hand
11M Standard Commercial Sidecar
11JS Twin 3 speed Electric (For Sidecar)
And OP mentioned it was black....well that for sure is NOT factory; for 1915 models ALL were painted in Harley- Davidson gray.
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The color of the bike is black. I did not have a lot of time to look at the bike i think my tear's were clouding my vision. but the condition of the bike looked vary good to me can't realy tell you the last time it ran . the leather on the seat is missing . if there was any on it. the fuel tank look's to have no dents that i could see. the single cylinder engine look's to be intact. the wheel's are orininal spoked rims as far as that I have about a week to work out there.
The bike really look's to be in good shape concidering that it is a 1915 model . physically the bike look's to be intact. stored in a old barn dry but dirty. no dents in the tank the wheels are spoked and still has air in the tires. The engine is a single cylinder. did not get any numbers off the bike but the owner of the bike is the grand father of the person that working for so the bike has never been sold.
Just for reference, this is what everyone is expecting you to provide. This is a 52 (from what I was told) pan sitting in a barn about 30 minutes from my house, it has been right there since around 1961. It is a one owner bike that is not for sale but it is real and it is in a barn.
Last edited by ackman1968; Mar 22, 2012 at 08:13 PM.
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Dont know,,,but I did see a dude on American pickers have a early 1900's HD mounted on top of his barn as a wind vane......anything is possible,,,but I am doubting this one
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ackman!!!!!! you are killing me. That there is one sweet looking machine.
Just curious...why still in the barn? That screams give me fuel, give me oil, I need to see the light of day again.
Man would I love to get my hands on something like that.
You sure about it being a 52 though. Looks pretty much stock, Tank emblems are from 47-50. Obviously not a knuckle (1947). Not a 48 (springer) so that would leave 49-50.
Course tanks could have been changed out at one time.
And I am no paint expert but does not look like 49 paint color, 50/51 offered metallic green, 52 was tropical green.
Guess best way to be sure would be a vin inspection.
Very nice......
Just curious...why still in the barn? That screams give me fuel, give me oil, I need to see the light of day again.
Man would I love to get my hands on something like that.
You sure about it being a 52 though. Looks pretty much stock, Tank emblems are from 47-50. Obviously not a knuckle (1947). Not a 48 (springer) so that would leave 49-50.
Course tanks could have been changed out at one time.
And I am no paint expert but does not look like 49 paint color, 50/51 offered metallic green, 52 was tropical green.
Guess best way to be sure would be a vin inspection.
Very nice......
Last edited by panz4ever; Mar 22, 2012 at 08:31 PM.