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While taking my 65 apart for a much needed restoration (or as close as I can get) I came across two sets of holes on the frame.
Right downtube inside of frame adjacent to front exhaust port.......
Left side of frame on the bottom near the T-fitting for the hydraulic brake lines........
All four holes are threaded alike and the spacing is exactly the same on both. Nothing that I recall has evern been attached at either point.
I am the 2nd owner of this bike (October 1970). Original owner is long gone.
Last time I had it really apart was in the late 80s for a Sturgis trip. Never really paid attention then ("restoration" was not part of my vocabulary at that time in life).
Anyone with an idea for why/what they were used for?
Last edited by panz4ever; Aug 19, 2019 at 05:41 PM.
only a guess but because they are identical and threaded - key for the frame lock and the ignition - hide away
you remember the black tin boxes that slid apart back then - they were magnetic went under the bumpers -- and a bracket maybe to hold them and you have no flat spot like a bumper
the down tube one may have been a first attempt then he thought better of the idea and went under the primary
I know you are a member of a few antique MC forums. Have you asked there?I am sure they would know better than any one here. Just saying They ain't stock. As you well know.
I know you are a member of a few antique MC forums. Have you asked there?I am sure they would know better than any one here. Just saying They ain't stock. As you well know.
nice you think no one understands that someone drill 4 holes in the frame of that bike
why are you on this site if you think ( I am sure they would know better than any one here.) you most be pretty stupid then being on this site - maybe your slumming
ok what this is from is we bought a new tour pack in its original box ( the big one ) with the 65 part number as it had never been opened
I took it to and dupont paint place and they took a picture of the color on the box from Harley - never seen day light since 1965 -
and it turned out to match a European fleet color that was being used today in Germany - if the info is not enough for you to get it - then I can go back and get a quart if you need me to do that or more don't know how much you need
Thanks again. Tomorrow I go to a buddy's house to press out the flywheels from the left case. All's left for teardown is front end, rear fender w/ lights and swingarm.
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Re: my 65FLH
