1965 Panhead Book Project

[Chris Haynes]

I haven't heard a word about it.

[MJW]

His last post was in September 2010, (gmarakas). Four years later, we'll have to quit holding our breath...

[K. Felt]

Hi Cotton/everyone, my '65 is #471 and has the "stacked" nipple. Keith

[upsrod]

My #655 does not!

[KNUCK]

Wow I'm late to the party thought my '65 was missing the side cover on the battery. My '65 has less than 9k on the clock and all original paint, heads and cylinders never been off. Vin 3723 so will offer help if possible. A 65 Panhead book would be great.

[upsrod]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321576121997...1436.l2648with '65 lever bracket and clamp with earlier lever...getting bid up! You still need them Ray!

[paddy]

Knuck,What color is the face of your speedo??? and what color buddy seat and piping do you have ??/ Paddy

[upsrod]

From the factory 65's came with a light gray hard plastic solenoid cover that snapped over the solenoid without removing the wires! Also I would say a one year only part.

Hey George you also mention in you first article this topic example:

"I believe all 1965 Panheads had white solenoid covers."

My experience is that they are silver (grey). The '65 color sales brochure seems to support this along with some original '65 I've seen. I also have a pre AMF NOS original '65 cover in the factory packing -65 that is silver/gray. So curious to know if that topic was resolved and what the result/consensus is.

[Chris Haynes]

'65 had gold seat piping.

[paddy]

Thanks ,Chris

[Steve Little]

This seat is from a freinds bike which is a 12000 original mile, original paint, 2nd owner bike with full known history. Vin is 779-




Doesnt look like any book is going to print. Should we start a 1965 picture thread so that (Known History) 1965 bikes could be displayed.
It would dispel some of the incorrect information being quoted as gospel.

[Steve Little]

I have some nice clear pictures of this bike. A great reference for anyone piecing one back together from parts....like me.
The battery cover is on the bench as he was doing some work on the bike.
Regards Steve

[Steve Little]

I dont have one of these covers for the reg

[vph-d]

Isn't the regulator cover an accessory?
VPH-D

[D.A.Bagin]

From the factory 65's came with a light gray hard plastic solenoid cover that snapped over the solenoid without removing the wires! Also I would say a one year only part.

My 68 O.P. has the light grey solenoid cover Let me see if I can load a pic. Just checked. Doesn't show up clearly in any of the pics I have. It is a soft grey rubber like cover on mine. I have seen that regulator cover show up on e-pay regularly either as used or NOS.