Worked my way up to my first H-D

[Chris Haynes]

After working my way up from a Globe Safety Scooter to a Cushman Eagle I finally wound up with a bitsa Knucklehead. A fine combination of parts covering a 20 year period. I sold the Knuck when I was headed for Vietnam. After Uncle Sam was through with me I bought a new '67 Triumph Bonneville. Actually a good bike but it lacked the soul of my old Knuck. It was soon sold and I bought a bitsa '52 Panhead chopper. It was a rough ride that leaked oil. But it had soul. I rode that old Pan for many years covering several Western states before graduating to my first Shovel chopper. I couldn't begin to count how many bikes I have had since then. These days I am in my 80's and ride my Ultra Classic.

[Chris Haynes]

Pictures..

[KNUCK]

I love these before and after pictures, should start a thread for just this type of photos.

[Chris Haynes]

I love these before and after pictures, should start a thread for just this type of photos.

Pictures taken 58 years apart.

[PaulCDF]

Chris Thanks for posting. Great re-cap of "The Long and Winding Road" hoping for lots of road ahead!

[droptopford]

After working my way up from a Globe Safety Scooter to a Cushman Eagle I finally wound up with a bitsa Knucklehead. A fine combination of parts covering a 20 year period. I sold the Knuck when I was headed for Vietnam. After Uncle Sam was through with me I bought a new '67 Triumph Bonneville. Actually a good bike but it lacked the soul of my old Knuck. It was soon sold and I bought a bitsa '52 Panhead chopper. It was a rough ride that leaked oil. But it had soul. I rode that old Pan for many years covering several Western states before graduating to my first Shovel chopper. I couldn't begin to count how many bikes I have had since then. These days I am in my 80's and ride my Ultra Classic.

Thanks for posting your story Chris and thanks for your service to our Country! Always appreciate your sharing of factory photos, Hollywood stories and general MoCo knowledge.
I have to admit though, for a brief moment, I thought you might be leading up to a big announcement about your '36. Never too late, even for a curmudgeon...

[Chris Haynes]

I thought you might be leading up to a big announcement about your '36. Never too late, even for a curmudgeon...

I wish. The chassis/fork is together. Tanks and fenders are ready. Transmission is in. Engine parts are in my car headed to the builder. As soon as the painter gets the oil tank to me major assembly will start.
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[droptopford]

Wow!!!!!!!

[exeric]

Great color choice, Chris. That is going to be a stunning motorcycle and so glad to see you putting it together.

[micmac]

Thanks Chris, I'm glad you made it back from the 'Nam.

[HarleyCreation]

I wish. The chassis/fork is together. Tanks and fenders are ready. Transmission is in. Engine parts are in my car headed to the builder. As soon as the painter gets the oil tank to me major assembly will start.
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Sheer beauty!

[dukekleman]

Chris,

Looks like the makings of a beautiful Knucklehead!
Please keep us posted on the progress.

Duke