I believe Frank J Murray H-D was in Sacramento Ca.
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Knuck, thanks for that!Steve Swan
27JD 11090 Restored
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27JD 13514 aka "Frank"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNRB...nnel=steveswan
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Frank J Murray was indeed the Sacramento California Harley dealer for several decades. If Rich O could get on to the new forum I know he would regale us with many stories and insights about him. What little I know was learned from reading the autobiography of Armando Magri, who worked for Murray for years before purchasing the dealership from him. Here are some pictures that were posted along with the autobiography.
A snow run in the Sierras, 1920s style. Sacramento Harley-Davidson dealers Frank and Gladys Murray and friends.jpg
A snow run in the Sierras, 1920s style. Sacramento Harley-Davidson dealers Frank and Gladys Murray and friends
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Artwork for Speedway racing that Frank Murray sponsored
William Harley and Frank Murray at Daytona, 1939.jpg
William Harley and Frank Murray at Daytona in 1940
Armando Magri and Frank Murray at the Pacific Coast TT Championship, 1941.jpg
Armando Magri and Frank Murray at the Pacific Coast TT Championship, 1941Last edited by EricOlson; 02-25-2021, 04:01 PM.Eric Olson
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Eric, thank you for sharing those wonderful pictures!Steve Swan
27JD 11090 Restored
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClUPIOo7-o8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtuptEAlU30
27JD 13514 aka "Frank"
https://forum.antiquemotorcycle.org/...n-Project-SWAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNRB...nnel=steveswan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSDeuTqD9Ks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwlIsZKmsTY
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Originally posted by Steve Swan View PostEric, thank you for sharing those wonderful pictures!
Frank and Gladys Murray on a Pope, 1910s.jpg
Frank and Gladys Murray on a Pope, 1910s
Frank and Gladys Murray in front of Folsom prison.jpg Frank and Gladys Murray in front of Folsom prison
Frank and Gladys Murray at Yosemite, on their Harley-Davidson sidecar, 1920s.jpg
Frank and Gladys Murray at Yosemite, on their Harley-Davidson sidecar, 1920s
Frank and Gladys Murray with another couple, near Fort Brag, 1920s.jpg Frank and Gladys Murray with another couple, near Fort Brag, 1920s.jpg
Service department, Frank J Murray Harley-Davidson, Sacramento, 1920s.jpg Service department, Frank J Murray Harley-Davidson, Sacramento, 1920s
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And one more from a later period when Frank and Gladys were still active and riding. Frank and Gladys Murray..jpgEric Olson
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Wonderful pictures!Steve Swan
27JD 11090 Restored
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClUPIOo7-o8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtuptEAlU30
27JD 13514 aka "Frank"
https://forum.antiquemotorcycle.org/...n-Project-SWAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNRB...nnel=steveswan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSDeuTqD9Ks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwlIsZKmsTY
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It's been a while since i posted anything on how Frank is doing, we had a warm day December 22nd past so i was able to log another 44 miles on the old fellow for a total of 866 trouble free miles since the build. The engine runs with ease and feels like everything is all mated in. My sprocket ratios let the engine motor down the road at a comfortable 55-60 mph, but at those speeds along with the mountain roads the sport solo tanks empty sooner than i like, so i am thinking i will get a set of standard tanks to extend my mileage a bit more so i can make a long day trip. The front brake works well and the stopping ability lets me feel confident in traffic. I'm hoping that later in the fall i can take Frank apart and give him new shiny grey paint on the tanks and fenders with dark blue stripes, and dark blue frame and forks. i found a nifty small Sparton motor horn to replace that feather face horn that'll be going on in the next few days. I'd like to find another 6" Edelmann spotlight to match the one on the right. on the other hand, i've thought about taking it off, but i haven't tried the lights at night. yet...Last edited by Steve Swan; 01-15-2022, 02:42 AM.Steve Swan
27JD 11090 Restored
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClUPIOo7-o8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtuptEAlU30
27JD 13514 aka "Frank"
https://forum.antiquemotorcycle.org/...n-Project-SWAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNRB...nnel=steveswan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSDeuTqD9Ks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwlIsZKmsTY
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So good to see and update from you, and your J Harley, Steve. It's wonderful to have a motorcycle that is comfortable, predictable, and settled in. Your planned changes sound like a good idea, and will keep the love affair going. Thanks for the pictures, and the update.Eric Smith
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Originally posted by chuckthebeatertruck View PostThanks for sharing! That just looks like a fun to ride bike.Steve Swan
27JD 11090 Restored
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClUPIOo7-o8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtuptEAlU30
27JD 13514 aka "Frank"
https://forum.antiquemotorcycle.org/...n-Project-SWAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNRB...nnel=steveswan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSDeuTqD9Ks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwlIsZKmsTY
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Originally posted by exeric View PostSo good to see and update from you, and your J Harley, Steve. It's wonderful to have a motorcycle that is comfortable, predictable, and settled in. Your planned changes sound like a good idea, and will keep the love affair going. Thanks for the pictures, and the update.
20220111_001457.jpg20220111_001507.jpgSteve Swan
27JD 11090 Restored
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClUPIOo7-o8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtuptEAlU30
27JD 13514 aka "Frank"
https://forum.antiquemotorcycle.org/...n-Project-SWAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNRB...nnel=steveswan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSDeuTqD9Ks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwlIsZKmsTY
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Frank took me for an 11 mile ride this afternoon; he now has 925 miles on the clock. And a new look; repro headlight from ww-80 and an original "upside down" Sparton horn.
Steve Swan
27JD 11090 Restored
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClUPIOo7-o8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtuptEAlU30
27JD 13514 aka "Frank"
https://forum.antiquemotorcycle.org/...n-Project-SWAN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNRB...nnel=steveswan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSDeuTqD9Ks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwlIsZKmsTY
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