Im enrolling in the college of charleston as a transfer student in the fall. Motorcycles on autotrader has listings for new and used harley davidson wl motorcycles for sale near you. The wl series were manufactured from 1937 until 1952 and had a 45ci highcompression motor. Motorcycle, solo harleydavidson model wla project gutenberg. Drive chain natural color 530 x120 link for harley honda kawasaki no. This site contains the parts and improvements that i have found or developed for the re singles and also reproduction parts that i make for vintage harley davidson wr and kr models. Ive been noticing a lot of flathead bobbers lately, so of course i need one too. Tm 101174 or 101482 parts list for harley davidson motorcycles solo model wla.
The 45 harley flathead motor looks similar to a bigtwin flathead. The rseries range included 45 solo, r, rl and rld models. Harley davidson motorcycles wla for sale car and classic. Within a few years, the flathead 45 ci would be built in the tens of thousands annually in preparation for world war ii, but unmolested early civilian models are. Harley 45 wl wla flathead speedo drive unit 6712937c 8 teeth. Section xivtransmission ssss 96104 xvchainsandsprockets 5966 los114 xvifudsystem 6774 115121 xviiintakeandexhaustsystem 7551 122128 xviiiignitionsystem 8289 129141 xixgeneratingsystem 9095 i42i4s xxbrakesystem 9697 149153. Starting off this 45s parts list are fuel and oil tanks from a 1946 harley. I have just moved back to new zealand taking my 45 and my pan with me. Driver preventive maintenance services are listed on the back of drivers trip. Harley 45 w wl wld wla wlc speedometer cable 50 use w.
Harleydavidson history timeline harleydavidson usa. The harley davidson rl 45 is a model of the rseries range produced from 1932 to 1936, preceded by the dl range 19291931, which was harley davidsons first 45 cubicinch and first flathead vtwin motorcycle, and succeeded in 1937 by the wl. Harley 45 flathead wl g servicar flywheel kit assembly. Like the wl, the wla was equipped with a 45 cubic inch 740 cc flathead high. Provider of parts for classic 45 wl, wla, wlc, wld, wr and servicar flathead models and classic bigtwn models also aftermarket parts for your classic and modern bigtwins can be provided via zodiac and motorcycle storehouse. The red paint would seem appropriate for a bike used by the local fire department, but. Replica front driver black footboard set harley logo rivet. Unlimitedyour music subscriptionsyour musicyour amazon driveyour prime videoyour. Orders of any amount can be returned for free by mail or in store, for any reason, within 45 days of the shipping date. The image of two cylinders in a 45 degree configuration would fast become one of the most enduring icons of harley davidson history. Purchases by nevada resident or nevada dealer are on bill of sale for display purposes only. Like its larger stablemates, the 45 cubicinch 1948 harley davidson wl motorcycle carried a tankmounted instrument panel.
Could be a daily rider and will continue to go up in value. The serial number for a 1948 wl would usually be stamped in a similar format to the following example. I purchased this bike from an 81 year old gentleman that had owned it for many years. One document required for every vehicle driver was the motor vehicle operators permit, proving the gi could operate the vehicle in question. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used motorcycles, used roadbikes, used dirt bikes, scooters, and mopeds for sale. The wl street model also had its drive chains on the right side of the bike, and its handshiftfootclutch arrangement was reversed so that first gear was closest to the rider. See more ideas about harley davidson, bobber and harley davidson motorcycles.
Some of these parts may also be used on other hd models. Wlas were used extensively by us troops for messenger and military police duties and thousands were supplied to other countries thru lend lease agreements. However, this 1948 harley davidson is ready to roll and take you through the end of the summer and into the fall. Motorcycle seats and backrests ship for free to your local hd dealership. Sell harley davidson wl 45 ci flathead motorcycle other harley davidson motorcycles offered via internet auctions. Its low compression, obsolete port and valve positions, limited displacement, small carburetor and mild cam timing make for reliable, but unexciting performance. As always i am looking to build a reliable bike that i can take on long trips, not just an around town bike. Provider of parts for classic 45 wl, wla, wlc, wld, wr and servicar flathead models and classic bigtwn models also aftermarket parts for your classic and modern bigtwins can be provided via zodiac and. Harleydavidson wl motorcycles for sale motorcycles on.
Parts for the shopper or bobber builder s like the overstock springer frontforks. This is a world war ii harleydavidson flathead engine, produced for the us army as part of the war effort. Here is my 1946 harley davidson flathead 45, a wl model. We are specialized in providing aftermarket parts for your classic harley davidson service and quality with passion.
Find 1942 harley davidson motorcycles for sale on oodle classifieds. Replica harley davidson flathead 45 wl bobber chassis kit frame. We sell nos and repro parts to rebuild your classic to near original condition. This 1938 harley davidson model wld is a rare machine, as only 302 model ws were manufactured that year, with the highcompression model d sport solo variant being the least common. This 1948 harley davidson wl was obtained as a basket project from a museum in southern california in 1998.
A site dedicated to providing spare parts in the restoration of harley davidson flathead 45 motorcycles. So im thinking about a motorcycle as a daily driver to get me around town and back home every so often. The intake valves, exhaust valves, and valve guides for harley 45 cylinders are same from 1930 through 1973, as are the retainers, keepers, and bases. Government placed orders with harleydavidson for a stout military motorcycle, and the 45 cubic inch sidevalve vtwin wl model was selected. Motorcycle, solo harleydavidson model wla technical manual. The united states army was buying some harley motorcycles in 1940, a military version featuring the companys 45 cubic inch 740 cc engine and designated the wl model. I will not need a car in downtown charleston and the payments are too expensive to make if its not even going to get driven.
The 45 wseries flathead 193773 w, wl, wla, wlc, g, etc. Harley davidson classic cars wl for sale car and classic. The easiest way to tell them apart is that bigtwin flatheads ul and vl have their drive chains on the left, and the 45 has them on the right. The image of two cylinders in a 45degree configuration would fast become one of the most enduring icons of harleydavidson history. The wl street model also had its drive chains on the right side of the bike, and its handshiftfootclutch arrangement was reversed so.
The picture below is of a 1948 model from the legend begins, a harley publication. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1942 harley davidson wla and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. This wl model 45 is period correct with custom modifications. The parts were taken to a reputable classic motorcycle builder in canoga park, ca and he assembled the entire project using the original parts delivered and purchasing what was needed from major hd parts manufactures. Motorcycle parts for harleydavidson g servi car for sale ebay. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Motorcycle parts for 1950 harleydavidson wl for sale ebay. Check daily and add engine oil as necessary to refill tank within 1 inch of top. The motor was assembled with 47 cases and everything else was donated by a 42 military bike except for the transmission, which is a 41 unit. Most harley enthusiasts, though, will recognize it as a 1947 harley davidson model wl 45 cubic inch flathead. It was based on an existing civilian model, the wl, and is of the 45 solo type. Top speed on a 1947 wl post by oilleak 45 fri jul 07, 2006 4. Tm9879 motorcycle,solo harley davidsonmodelwla contentscontd p,cgrc. The harleydavidson wla is a harleydavidson motorcycle that was produced to us army specifications in the years during and around world war ii. Harleydavidson has quietly killed the vrod the drive. After a successful restoration the owner discovered that it was a difficult ride for the hills of san francisco which is the home base of the owner.
Buy motorcycle, solo harleydavidson model wla technical manual by war department. It was based on an existing civilian model, the wl, and is of the 45 solo type, so called due to its 45 cubicinch 740 cm 3 engine displacement and singlerider design. Motorcycle parts for 1937 harleydavidson wl for sale ebay. For chris lastinger, his decision came after discovering a new old stock, original created, cosmoline coated harleydavidson 45 flathead spare military engine. Manufacturer of vintage indian and harley race parts. You know, you might be able to see the need for this if you were importing a used 2001 vehicle for a daily driver, but really, arent. The harley davidson motorcycle company started selling bikes in 1904 and, by 1920, it had become the largest motorcycle company in the world. The harley davidson wl45 motorcycle has a 45 cubic inch, 750cc flathead engine. The harley davidson wla is a harley davidson motorcycle that was produced to us army specifications in the years during and around world war ii. For some of us in northern climates, the motorcycle season is winding down too quickly. With the second world war well under way and with the american entry into the hostilities at the end of 1941, the u. Find your ideal motorcycle seat at the harley davidson online store.
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