Does anybody know what this motor is?

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  • Darby
    New Member
    • Oct 2018
    • 7

    #1

    Does anybody know what this motor is?

    Hope these images attach. A friend was just given this and asked me what this was. I wasn't sure so I thought I would ask if anyone could give me specifics. Thank you
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  • Chris Haynes
    Curmudgeon
    • Jul 2002
    • 5942

    #2
    That is a 61" Harley twin engine from 1919.
    Be sure to visit;
    http://www.vintageamericanmotorcycles.com/main.php
    Be sure to register at the site so you can see large images.
    Also be sure to visit http://www.caimag.com/forum/

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    • MMasa
      Senior Member
      • Jun 2001
      • 1192

      #3
      Like Chris said, 61" 1919.
      It is a magneto ignition model. The first A in the VIN indicates that it left the factory with the new style clutch installed. It was a mid year change due to a patent infringement lawsuit with Eclipse. Not sure on the A at the end. I'll have to look that up. Are the letters USA stamped on the case sides by the base flange?
      Mark
      Mark Masa
      www.linkcycles.com

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      • Darby
        New Member
        • Oct 2018
        • 7

        #4
        Thank you both very much, this is great. I have asked about the USA stamping, will advise

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        • Darby
          New Member
          • Oct 2018
          • 7

          #5
          Mark there is no stamping saying USA. Does this mean something?

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          • MMasa
            Senior Member
            • Jun 2001
            • 1192

            #6
            It just means that it is not an army bike.
            Mark Masa
            www.linkcycles.com

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