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Buy... the parts are worth far more than the asking.

You can build a bike around these... or use the parts to help other bikes live. Regardless, get them 'in hand' and you will be fine,...

Lacquer thinner, acetone, MEK (if you inhale it too much, you'll have three-headed kids), paint remover... lots of solvents.

That stuff sucks. It's not that it doesn't work. It's that getting a...

Looks interesting... but don't bid on it. Contact seller. He has no feedback as a seller. Talk to him. Bike is in Wichita... GO See it!

I've bought a ton of vehicles (and sold a few) on...

If you go to the local police, they will be able to check the bike in a stolen database list... They likely won't be much help finding the seller 7 years later... unless you have receipts, cancelled...

Bill Randall at The Horn Shoppe in Rome, New York. On Oriskany road. He advertises in Hemmings, etc. Long-time friend. Great guy who can do any kind of horns.

He just did my Chief horn and...

I could not find an e-mail address, but I am sure some Google would turn it up. This appeared on the Vermont Auto Enthusiasts e-mail blast. So they may have more. Sorry, all I have.

Cheers,
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If you're going to do a 'restomod' type bike (and they can be really cool if properly executed) then consider buying a new-production knucklehead.

They are readily available... powerful, well made...

I'm not associated with this, nor profiting from it. Except that if one of you please buys this Indian... I won't be tempted!

This came across my transom this evening. It looks like it has some...

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The Full Throttle Saloon did burn down last week. But to the best of my knowledge,...

Great 'first' antique bike is a Harley W-model 45. Flathead parts are plentiful, inexpensive, simple to work on... and the bikes are really pretty gorgeous when all done!

But long ago, a friend...

The South Dakota State Police have issued a BOLO for the four motorcyclists pictured below. They are considered persons of interest and are wanted for questioning in the recent fire that leveled the...

What Pisten Bully said...

I think his handle here is t.cotten. You can send private messages. Or search on that handle.

He'es the varsity.

I hope it comes with one of those little keys supplied by IKEA?

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Volkswagen Golf, as supplied...

A few thoughts... more from old car experience than bikes...

Lots of points sets now are tungsten, not platinum. Older or NOS platinum points are far superior.

You need to clean points with a...

Welcome to the forum! Please, post some pictures of your bikes, etc!

I've ridden all over Northern Europe, including to Nordkapp, Norway on what is now a 'vintage' BMW (1990 Dakar). I love...

Can we preorder online or via the site?

I need a copy of this. Period. Thanks!

Cheers,

Sirhr

Dynamo and dynamo bracket also look like late 1930's or 1940 Chief as well. Bracket looks a lot like the one on my '38.

The "Yellowish" bronze carb looks a bit like a Schebler HX.

Cheers,
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CDO Prefix on the case is for a 1940, including military except Canada. The dynamo and covers look like that's about the right era as well.

If stuff is for sale, I may need an outer primary cover...

You also don't want a boatload of chips in the transmission...

Lock the plug in a pair of vice-grips... If you need to, clamp the vice-grips onto the frame.

That lets you work on the plug. If...

More than likely, a thin coat of the fender color. They didn't go to great lengths... but would have just sprayed the inside like the outside.

When we do vintage cars, we often spray a sealer...

BTW, with brass or bronze manifolds, you can easily tin them to get rid of any porosity. Product called TinTite can be applied... whole unit heated. It tins the exterior beautifully. Vacuum...

Some cars (and bikes) want to be restored. They cooperate at every turn.

Others become known as "The AntiChrist" and fight at every turn! Sounds like your '47 is one of those that should be...

So does Big Flats Rivet company in New York.

Don't use aluminum rivets on brake linings!

Cheers,

Sirhr

Welcome aboard! There is a lot of expertise and support here!

And we are not hostile to folks from NJ, no matter what exit they live at!

Cheers and welcome!

Sirhr

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I think that was June 2 years ago... but it was a great class!

I am not sure I have the contact info any more, but it may be in the OP. If not, drop me a PM and I'll dig through some old...