This is the Harley my late grandfather rode in the 1930's. Can anyone tell me the year it was manufatured?
Posted Jun 13, 2012, 5:11 PM UTC
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Neither are dead on, but I don't know what's original and what variants/options they came with back then.
edit - Front brake? That puts it 1928 or later right?
See anything? NSFW images near the top of that thread.
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After doing some more homework, I think it's going to be one of three models:
- 29-B Solo (21ci Flathead single cylinder)
- 29-BA Sport Solo (21ci Flathead single cylinder)
- 29-C Solo (30.50ci Flathead single cylinder)
There some other models from the same year (29-A and 29-AA), but those where "Specialty Models" and as such, had a low production run (197 and 21 respectively).
I also don't think it's older than 1929, as that was the first year the Factory offered the dual headlight configuration...
I'd be interested in seeing if you could scrounge up any more pictures.
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I have several more pics. I'm at work now, but I will post more as soon as I get home.
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I was going to say it looked like a '28 but the dual headlights threw me.
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Looks like a 1929 JDH
http://www.harleyroads.com/bikes/year/1929_jdh
Thanks for the link! But looking at the bikes on that page I'm even more confused. Everything on it looks right for the '29 except for the engine and tank. The '29 was a V-twin with cutouts in the tank to accommodate the larger engine, while the '26 B didn't have a front drum brake (or apparently any front brake at all, yikes).... hmmm...
His picture has only one cylinder. The JDH has two. I have looked and didn't find anything like it so far.
Good catch, I didn't see it was a single...