I've got a 1960 Duo Glide that my Dad bought from the original owner in 1966. He did very little to it as far as add-ons. Mostly changed/updated whatever was necessary to keep riding it. Bike is in excellent shape. Trying to find out how I can get info on the original equipment/configuration, what is stock, what is not, options the bike might have come with etc. Appreciate any help.

 

Search web for sales info. my grandad had a blue and white 62 duo glide trunk bags and windscreen.

 

No pics?????????

 

Wasting your time here. Go to the jockey journal and be prepared to smile.

 

I had a 1961 Duo Glide. Stock, they are about like a Road King is today. The windshield was acrylic with a bead around the edges. Driving lights were incandescent bulbs, as were the headlight and tail light, turn signals. The saddlebags were rounded with metal decorations. Some had a steering dampener **** at the handlebar tee. I had a 1956 (rigid frame) that looks pretty much like the 61 Duo Glide except for the shocks. See picture. Ignore the leather bags.

 

J&P Cycles has a catalog for vintage motorcycles. I've picked up a few parts for my 62 from them.

 

The single best source of information is Bruce Palmers " How To Restore Your Harley Davidson". It is currently being updated so do not buy an available one on Amazon.com for some overe-inflated price. Stay away from J&P or V-Twin...they have only profit margin in mind; they could care less about truly original components.

 

Sorry ... took a while to round some up.

To clarify I'm not looking where to buy parts. I'm interested in finding out how close the bike is to being completely original. I know the bags are not stock, maybe some of lights, possibly the seat but I don't know what was original equipment or possible options.

 

jockey journal???

 

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