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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 12:17 PM
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Looks like a '47 knuckle and a '49 Vincent HRD Rapide. Perhaps the experts can verify.

 

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Old Jun 21, 2013 | 12:20 PM
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WOW! That HRD is one odd looking engine.
 
Old Jun 21, 2013 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ChickinOnaChain
WOW! That HRD is one odd looking engine.
Kinda looks like a Ripley don't it?

I like the knobby tire on the back of the Harley! I'm looking at some on Dennis Kirks site, to make my RK into an 800lb dirt bike! Seriously, I need more 'meat' than what the street tires provide...

Maybe a set of these?
 
Old Jun 21, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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Great pic, thanks!
 
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definitely a sweet pic !
 
Old Jun 21, 2013 | 01:42 PM
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Great looking bikes!
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HRD= Howard Raymond Davies a British company. Sold to OK.Supreme then sold to Phil Vincent which is/was Vincent HRD Company.
I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night
 
Old Jun 21, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Geoff
Looks like a '47 knuckle and a '49 Vincent HRD Rapide. Perhaps the experts can verify.

Thank you for that , Vincent's give me a chubby every time
 
Old Jun 21, 2013 | 05:48 PM
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Love the pic.. And noticed the Knobby.. but the front tire is a eight rib tire.. lol
 
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