Help with identifying old Harley Davidson tank

[ihrescue]

Hi folks: We received a guest message to the forum asking for some help identifying a very old Harley-Davidson tank half. The person says he has no motorcycles or interest in antiques but wanted to know what he has found. Please comment if you can offer some clues.

Thanks
Mike Love
AMCA Forum Moderator

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[Dave Minerva]

I think 1914 Harley

[ihrescue]

I think 1914 Harley

Thanks for the comment Dave.

Mike Love

[knucklehead 61]

I think 1914 Harley

Dave, is a 12 or 13 twin left tank different than a 14?
It could also be a 15 twin single speed i think.

[Dave Minerva]

I think all the 15 tanks had a oil pump in them

[knucklehead 61]

I think all the 15 tanks had a oil pump in them

could be, i have a 15 twin, but never had a 15 single so can't confirm.

is there a difference between 12, 13, & 14 left tanks?

[BYeager]

Looks like a ‘14 single chain drive oil tank, but hard to tell if the mounting holes are for a ‘12-‘13 tank or ‘14. ‘14 had 1 more hole added that was used with or without the 2 speed shifter bracket mounting, but dded for 2 speed.