pflaming Posted January 21, 2019 Report Posted January 21, 2019 This is a cool bike. I dont know much about bikes. Someone might enjoy this one. 2 Quote
lonejacklarry Posted January 21, 2019 Report Posted January 21, 2019 (edited) It is a Harley Davidson "knucklehead" and was made from 1936 to 1947. That engine replaced the flathead engine. The front end has a "springer" suspension and the putt is euphemistically called a "bobber" . Edited January 21, 2019 by lonejacklarry Quote
DJ194950 Posted January 21, 2019 Report Posted January 21, 2019 What I noticed and liked is the original "tractor seat" that appears to still have the "Pogo stick" under it. That is the steel support post under the seat which sits on a spring to give up/down movement since there is no rear suspension on the original type rigid frame. Info added for non motorcycle lovers. ☹️? DJ Quote
old rookie Posted January 27, 2019 Report Posted January 27, 2019 The springer front end is from a 30's Flathead. Don't see many of those. Cool old Knuckle! Quote
pflaming Posted January 27, 2019 Author Report Posted January 27, 2019 Saw this in Kansas three years ago. Quote
MackTheFinger Posted February 3, 2019 Report Posted February 3, 2019 Knuckles are bringing crazy money nowadays. They're great bikes. That one looks pretty nice even though it's about a thousand miles from original, different forks, transmission, etc. I got a picture I need to find. Quote
Uncle-Pekka Posted February 4, 2019 Report Posted February 4, 2019 ^ It appears to be an implement for single person transportation, made in Japan. 1 1 Quote
MackTheFinger Posted February 4, 2019 Report Posted February 4, 2019 It was a 440 Kawasaki. After running into the back of a car or two they'll wish they had front brakes. 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted February 4, 2019 Report Posted February 4, 2019 11 hours ago, pflaming said: What is this? similar in design to the first one you pictured but with a bit of reliability built into it.. Quote
MackTheFinger Posted February 9, 2019 Report Posted February 9, 2019 On 2/4/2019 at 9:24 AM, Plymouthy Adams said: similar in design to the first one you pictured but with a bit of reliability built into it.. I don't know that that's entirely true but in the real world you'd have a hard time unloading the 440 Kawa for $500 and the knuckle would part out for $15-20k. 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted February 9, 2019 Report Posted February 9, 2019 I was wondering who would rise to the challenge...….lol As stated, both build on the same theme....I made my post not just to yank a chain, but voice an opinion. As for cost....you could not give me either let alone ask me to pay for it though I truly know the difference in cost one compared to the others.....but that is just myself. I like the traditional bike as built by the factory...and many makers now sell a factory rendition of the bobber....my son just bought a 2018 Fury.....it is in basic flat black paint...he is at a loss to understand why I do not like it also. Makes him mad when I say for the money he could have gotten a real motorcycle. I have ridden the bike, still stand behind my evaluation that a traditional bike truly rides better. I have but one bike left in the stable, it is set aside for a revival to its former glory...a 1983 CB1000 Custom 10 Speed......I will offend many here but we have to live within the agree to disagree, the bobber is a rat class bike in my book...a mini bike on steroids I guess....just frame seat wheels and engine...and a out of proportion fuel tank...both bikes pictured above are in my opinion totally unfinished in both build and cosmetics...but I agree, it is what the owners wanted his bike to look like....kinda on the line why we so see so many cars finished in primer black....the cost to finish if you do not do your own paint is astronomical these days...I cannot for the life of me understand the rat builders....but as stated, if that is what they want...go for it, don't expect any praise for me for your efforts.... Quote
BigDaddyO Posted February 9, 2019 Report Posted February 9, 2019 On 2/4/2019 at 8:34 AM, MackTheFinger said: It was a 440 Kawasaki. After running into the back of a car or two they'll wish they had front brakes. Looks like a big ol' disc brake hangin' off the left side up front...to me. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted February 9, 2019 Report Posted February 9, 2019 my last bike had two big ole disc up front, agreed the brakes are any bike's number one safety feature......twin disc are a feature I also like on the 1983 CB1000C along with a rear disc also... Quote
T120 Posted February 9, 2019 Report Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, BigDaddyO said: Looks like a big ol' disc brake hangin' off the left side up front...to me. It appears as though in the photo the required linkage is missing? Quote
pflaming Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Posted February 9, 2019 If you are referring to post #5, yes it is. He was broke down middle of Kansas his wife from Lincoln NE was bringing parts. He was in a cross country race from Long Beach CA to Boston, MA. Quote
Veemoney Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 Not a drop of oil under any of them? ? Quote
MackTheFinger Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 5 hours ago, BigDaddyO said: Looks like a big ol' disc brake hangin' off the left side up front...to me. Yeah, but as T120 pointed out, no caliper or master cylinder... They work better with all that stuff. 1 Quote
MackTheFinger Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 Just now, Veemoney said: Not a drop of oil under any of them? ? Yeah, it's hard to believe there isn't a spot under the knuck.. Evos don't leak and the breather, which mostly accounts for earlier H-D's leaving a spot, is generally vented back to the intake newer bikes. I have two late model Harleys that are leak free. Earlier ones not so much. On anything earlier most of us just dump it onto the ground. A little oil leak isn't the end of the world anyway. ? Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 the old Harleys and chebbys have a bit in common.....when they not leaking...that only means they are too low on oil to drip..... Quote
BigDaddyO Posted February 10, 2019 Report Posted February 10, 2019 18 hours ago, T120 said: It appears as though in the photo the required linkage is missing? Well dang, it ain't much good then is it? 1 Quote
Radarsonwheels Posted February 11, 2019 Report Posted February 11, 2019 Here’s a few I built frame up 1 Quote
Radarsonwheels Posted February 11, 2019 Report Posted February 11, 2019 77 Triumph 750cc jubilee hardtail chopper with a 90s sportbike front end (awesome brakes) 79 r100 1000cc bmw cafe. I made the tail out of a honda tank and some trailer lenses. 1980 1340 shovelhead with 3” open primary, jockey shift, ported dual plug heads, 9.5:1 pistons, A grind cam, sportbike brakes, 2000+ bars controls and running boards, softail tanks. 1991 1340 evo softail custom I bought wrecked and rebuilt then got T-boned on the day after this pic Quote
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