H-D Production IoE V-twins 1909-1929

[Chris Haynes]

1915 8 Valve

[Chris Haynes]

1913 belt

[Chris Haynes]

1913

[Chris Haynes]

[Chris Haynes]

1912 First Chain Drive

[Chris Haynes]

1909.

[Robert Luland]

Like I said. I don't know why it's painted that way, now I know. Thanks Pete

[Tommo]

Bobs comment gave the impression that Brewster Green was the only colour for 1922 and 23.
My post was intended to point out that it wasn't the only colour during those years and that an Olive Drab painted bike was also correct during that time span.
Nice Henderson Eric

[Steve Swan]

Exquisite, Eric !

[exeric]

I meant no disrespect to Olive Drab, or Military Drab as Excelsior & Henderson called it. Actually, quite the opposite because I love the color and was happy to paint my 1919 Henderson Military Drab.

[Tommo]

Olive Drab was an option in 1922 and 23.
According to Herb Longden, the service manager for the NZ importers Jones Brothers, they came into NZ about 50/50.
Half Brewster Green and the other half Olive Drab.

[exeric]

Like Bob said, '22, and '23 were Brewster Green which I think is one of the best (if not the best) looking colors for J era Harleys. I've always wondered why H-D went back to baby puke green in '24

[Robert Luland]

1922 my friend. No hinge on the rear fender. It's a JD by the front fender. Why it's painted that way I don't know. The thing on the front is the side car hook up turned to the back. Bob L

[Steve Swan]

Bob, what year is it?

[Robert Luland]

Steve, first off that's not a 22 and has to have the poorest excuse for an exhaust system I seen. What people will pay for in this business is beyond me. 22/23 Were Brewster green. All most black. All mufflers 1920-23 had a cut out door on the side unlike it's predecessor which technically were on top of the muffler. It was put there so the rider could nail it with the side of his foot. What was different was the tail pipe. 1020-21 Had the same pipe as the earlier tail pipes but a little shorter with all the bends around the tire but had the slash cuts down the side and the end plugged. 22/23 was straight out of the muffler and strait down at a 45 degree angle with the side slash cuts and plugged end.
Bob L