Otis Chandler "1907" Harley in Fall Issue

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2113

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2130

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2130

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2194

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2278

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2278

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2042

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2037

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2042

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Re: test 2194

Originally posted by jurassic

something about this motorcycle still interests me.just some observations,notice how the front fender is out of line with the wheel,and a little tweaked,it also looks like the wheel is running closer to the frame than the other 1908's,and why is the top motormount bent.in this picture, at this angle,it looks a little like the neck on the frame is kinked down a bit.this would all point to the wrecked bike theory.but they did repaint the whole bike,possibly replacing the fork ,and the front wheel,but didn't straighten the frame.or the top motormount.although it looks to be original factory paint,it appears different from 2037,the tank decals have the later 3 color type ,and different shaped letters.also i have seen no strap tanks with the bar and sheild logo,when did this logo start?the striping on the fork is perfect but for a later style,it also has the fender stripes on the top of the ridge instead of on the edges of the fender.the bike was obviously used alot after it was painted, from the wear it shows.

[jurassic]

Re: testing posting pics 2194

Originally posted by jurassic

i still love this bike,notice how the striping is pretty much dead on,still got the bar and shield though.the belt tensioning lever has been kinked and moved in front of the cylinder.the coolest thing is definatly the discreet hole in the coil,this was the very first harley ignition switch.the rider would insert his "key" into the hole and connect the two terminals between the battery and the coil.also notice the two small rust spots just under the vin number,they match the two marks on the tool box.was something mounted here?

[jurassic]

Re: 2194

Originally posted by jurassic

one thing about this bike is that it has been pretty much in the same condition since the early 1920's,had a few tire changes,and a horrible british lisence plate screwed to the front fender.its the only one [ in the factory collection] that has its own rear stand too.had a "factory?" repaint very early on.was reaquired by the factory a dozen or so years after it left.

[AdminGuy]

Lonnie - what is the cast nub coming out of the back of the neck stem for? Nothing is attached? In between the top and bottom frame tubes. Just curious.

[silentgreyfello]

front fork

I think you may be right, Jurassic. It does appear that the frame on 2194 has been bent. Also, with the closeups, it appears that the fork is an '1910-11 style. Here is a picture of a 1909. Serial on this bike is 3781.

[silentgreyfello]

bar / shield

The bar / shield decal started sometime in 1912, on the RH side. The LH side had the earlier decal similar to the headtube. Here is a picture of a 13 twin. I have pics of 12's with the same decal, but not as clear.