These Harleys are antiques, older than 1957. They are tank shift, called suicide shift because it required taking a hand off the handlebars. The frames are solid, so the only rear suspension is the spring in the seat. This is why Harley rides of the 1920 to 1950s wore kidney belts to keep their internal organs in place. These bikes are chained up because they are quite valuable.
My guess is the bike on the right and in the white one are 1947 Harley FL Panheads. In perfect original condition each one could be worth $50,000 to $70,000 U.S. dollars.
Is it normal for the bikes to be chained together? Take care, have a great day!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenA popular bike. I know a few Harley bikers.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenBeauties!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAs a motorcycle rider, I have always found American Harleys too large and heavy.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenNo one will be easily stealing them. Such big beasts.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenBuena muestra, de unos grandes modelos de motos.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMuy buen hallazgo.
Yes, I too prefer a somewhat smaller more manageable motorcycle. But that is a wonderful capture. Thank you for sharing it! Aloha!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenNice rides.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThese Harleys are antiques, older than 1957. They are tank shift, called suicide shift because it required taking a hand off the handlebars. The frames are solid, so the only rear suspension is the spring in the seat. This is why Harley rides of the 1920 to 1950s wore kidney belts to keep their internal organs in place. These bikes are chained up because they are quite valuable.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMy guess is the bike on the right and in the white one are 1947 Harley FL Panheads. In perfect original condition each one could be worth $50,000 to $70,000 U.S. dollars.
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