1948 Harley-Davidson EL

Description

About this vehicle
This 1948 Harley-Davidson EL is an original. The owner has had it for 5+ years. The vehicle is drivable.
Seller's Notes
Beautiful original condition
Vehicle Details
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Fresh out of a 30-year-collection!!! Investment bike.
Don’t let this black and Chrome cowgirl fool you. She is original, correct, and loaded with period correct accessories. This doll is ready for show, go, and judging.
This is a rare EL, first year of the Panhead engine and the last year for the Springer front end.
“Note how the heads are natural aluminum and the barrels are painted flat black. Note the Hex style rear axle. The tappet guides are aluminum finish, replaces the cast iron. Note the cad plated steel manifold instead of the cast iron. ”
“How to restore your Harley Davidson”
Bruce Palmer III
Also important to note is that the barrels for 1948 had no markings, castings or stamps.
Overall Condition
This rare bike is in very good to excellent condition. The Brilliant Black paint still has a nice deep color. The chrome is excellent with no pitting and rust. The seat and bags are in excellent shape. The wheels are also in excellent shape with no pitting or rust.
•Rare Chrome package
•Original engine and transmission.
•Original sheet metal
•Original frame
•Original forks
•Original speedometer, ignition, and cover.
•Original chromed Hollywood bars.
•Original headlamp and horn
•Very rare period correct Firefly Spot lamps-
•Original glass bullet lights. Rare green in the back.
•Original waffle grips
•Correct brakes, wheels and hubs.
•Beautiful and rare period-correct bags and matching seat.
•Original footboards and mats (A8) in beautiful condition.
•Correct M-35TP Carburetor
Mechanical Condition:
•Strong motor
•Good tires
•Brand New correct battery that vents from the top.
•Brand-New professionally-rebuilt carburetor (rubber ducky float)
•Motor serviced- Valves adjusted.
•Transmission serviced
•Clutch and steering adjusted
•Brakes serviced- both lock-up
•Primary and drive chain serviced and adjusted
•Rear wheel adjusted (New correct adjusting screws)
•Fuel shut-off valve rod rebuilt from new parts
•Electrical system checked-charging
•Fuel and oil tank serviced
·  New Front brake cable ·            New rear brake light switch.
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