Description
Wed, 20th Jul 2022 13:00
National Motorcycle Museum
1959 Harley Davidson
Book featured machine
Estimate
£5, 000 - £7, 000
Lot details
Registration No: RSK 898
Frame No: 59XLH1191
Engine No: 59FLH1191
CC: 883
MOT: Exempt
Records show that this fine example was imported from Iowa to the UK in the early 1990s
It has been featured in The Classic Bike Guide magazine and also Harley-Davidson – The Complete History, both of which are included in the sale
It had three-and-a-half year rebuild that followed included the fitting of two extremely rare components: a reconditioned Harley-Davidson Fairbanks-Morse magneto (as used for the XLCH) and a Paucho of America exhaust system
Records show that this fine example was imported from Iowa to the UK in the early 1990s. It has been featured in The Classic Bike Guide magazine and also Harley-Davidson – The Complete History, both of which are included in the sale. It had three-and-a-half year rebuild that followed included the fitting of two extremely rare components: a reconditioned Harley-Davidson Fairbanks-Morse magneto (as used for the XLCH) and a Paucho of America exhaust system. All moving components in the engine have been replaced, so the XLH Sportster will require careful running-in.
The motorcycle is now in good running order and in fine condition once again, in ‘Bobber’ style. A new solid state regulator unit is supplied with the machine, together with Pillion footrests and other useful spare parts. The history file contains the V5C registration certificate, a service manual, a parts catalogue, wiring diagrams, the two aforementioned publications, photographs and others. A superb opportunity to purchase one of the first ‘iron-head’ Sportsters, of which few have survived in such original condition. It comes complete with a current V5C and two files of documentation. There are no fluids in this machine as we're part of the display.
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Mike Davis
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