First time member here so first thing is thanks to AMCA for this club and this web site. I purshased my 50 FL one year ago and I'm getting conflicting tales on whats OEM and after market on my bike. 1st ? The tank emblems should they be stamped Fox co. on the back and be made of brass ? Also the letters Harley Davidson be black or red ? 2nd Did all 1950 FL's have sergeant strips on the rear fender and how do you know if the r OEM ? 3rd; Did Harley stamp part # on tanks, fenders, front end or the frame to check them ? I know that Harley placed the year of the bike in the part # on the engine parts and trans they all match up for me, just concerned about the rest of my bike. Any info on my 50 pan would be appreciated guys. Thanks again, from the new guy on the block.
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1950 FL whats real OEM and whats after market ?
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You need to get a copy of this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Restore-Harley...8204082&sr=8-1
All the answers are in there.A. Bernhardt
AMCA# 9726
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The speed ball badges should have Fox Mfg on them. Don’t dismiss them if you don’t see it at first. I had to use a magnifying glass on mine. If there the real deal it will be there. There painted fire engine red. As far as I know, there tin. I’ve never seen a set striped. As the previous post stated, get your hands on a copy of Bruce Palmer’s bible and be forever happier. Bob L
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1st ? The tank emblems should they be stamped Fox co. on the back and be made of brass ? Also the letters Harley Davidson be black or red ?
2nd Did all 1950 FL's have sergeant strips on the rear fender and how do you know if the r OEM
Did Harley stamp part # on tanks, fenders, front end or the frame to check them ?
As has been said, Palmer's guide is the best info out there along with actual factory photos or original paint untouched bikes.
RobbieRobbie Knight Amca #2736
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to Rubone,
can't believe your statement in case of the tank badges "...all red"! I think the
Harley Davidson lettering is painted "black" - only the speedball area is red.
George AMCA 2781
All original factory badges are ALL red lettering. Black appeared when the aftermarket started producing them. It makes no difference to me if you believe what I said, but it is obvious you need to research it a little more!
RobbieRobbie Knight Amca #2736
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Top is correct all red original.
Middle is re-pop incorrectly position Harley red and black re-pop.
Bottom is re-pop with Harley in correct position.
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