Oley

[PAM]

OK who and what are you haveing judged at oley next weekend. My dad Jack Murray is haveing his 41 WLD judged. My 53 FLE is not ready yet hopefully by Harmony. Thought I would help get the juces flowing. Good lucck to all . And may the judges be present after the awards to discuss deductions. ? ( K Val )

Pete :

[Bill Pedalino]

1953 FLE

Pete - I read yout thread and am interested in the fact that you have a 1953 FLE.

As we all know, FLE models were primarily intended for 'Traffic Use'. Police, parades, etc. Howevver, I am told that this model was also offered to civilians who wanted the tame temperment offered by the cam/carb combo.

As I am starting the restoration of my '53 FLE, this is importqnt to me. I REALLY do not want to build this bike as a police model and intend to make it a standard civilian-equiped machine.

Do you, or does anyone else know if my intention to build a civilian FLE is accurate, or will I loose points by doing so??

Thanks !! Bill Pedalino

[Rub]

Bill, I have a '54 FLE that I am doing in civilian trim. From all I can find it was merely the de-tuned Fl available to all, including sidecar use. Most funeral escorts and other commercial users did not get police equipment but did order FLE's for economy and user friendliness, a term unknown but understood at the time! Robbie