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Item:1947 Harley-Davidson Other
1947 Harley-Davidson Other
47 Knucklehead/Bobber/Chopper/OEM Motor/Transmission
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Ended:Nov 12, 200909:04:33 PST
Bid history:14 bids
Winning bid:US $16,700.00
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Deposit of US $2,000.00 within 24 hours of auction close. Full payment required within 3 days of auction close.
Shipping:Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping.
Item Location:Muskegon, Michigan, United States

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Item number:370285990705
Item condition:Used
Sells to:Worldwide
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Last updated on 01:44:34 PM PST, Nov 08, 2009 View all revisions
1947 Harley-Davidson Other
Title: 47 Knucklehead/Bobber/Chopper/OEM Motor/Transmission
Mileage: 2,500 miles
Location: Muskegon, Michigan
Vehicle Information
VIN: --
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Type of title: Clear
Condition: Used
For sale by: Private seller
Features
Engine size (cc): 88Type: chopper/bobberExterior color: Black
Vehicle Description

Killer 1947 FL Knucklehead chopper, this is a one of a kind. I will give a little summary of what your are buying. A new set of new old stock Knucklehead cases, matching belly numbers and original vin!!! This is a stroker  Truett & Osborn mercury balance flywheels,S&S rods and pistons, 9' 1/2 to 1' forged. Sifton lifters, rowe guides and valves, leineweber cam "400" lift 300 degree duration!!!  WARNING !!! HOLD ON!! S&S  shorty E' carburator. Jims crank pin and pinion shaft, motor balanced, some minor head work. Tranny complete Jims andS&S close ratio: FX gears, everything one this bike is new, if you are serious about this feel free to call me 231-578-9090 PLEASE serious buyers only.Thanks "KEN" This was built this past winter, went to the knucklehead reunion in Milwaukee at the Harley museum and won first place in the bobber class. This motor is broke in and ready to ride..Remember: "KNUCKLES ARE THE BEST"




On Nov-05-09 at 10:11:41 PST, seller added the following information:

YES THERE IS SOME RUST ON THE REAR HEAD AND SOME OTHER ON SOME OF THE STEEL, THAT IS NO LONGER THERE, SORRY FOR THOSE WHO ASKED ABOUT IT ALREADY 20 MINUTES AFTER I LISTED IT. THAT IS THERE BECAUSE IT "RUNS" AND I RODE IT FOR HALLOWEEN!!! 36 DEGREES!!! AND CAUGHT  IN THE DOWN POOR!!! SO SORRY IF THE RUST BOTHERED YOU!!!!!!!!!!

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 Q: great job on the scoot!!!!!funny about the rust complainers that don't bid huh? hey is that a pan oil pump your running?what kind of pressure does it put out,cold and hot...thanks jim
A: pan body yes...45 to 50 cold!!!12 to 15 hot..s &s gears in pump..thanks ken
Nov 12, 2009 
  
 Q: I just wanted to say this is one great Knuckle/Mr. Finch apparently though so as well!!!
A: YES RON LOVED IT, TOLD ME ASK 25,000 FOR IT I TOLD HIM MY NAME WAS NOT FINCH, HE LAUGHED..THANKS KEN
Nov 08, 2009 
 Q: i will need to see a close up picture of the left case numbers to bid. any welding on the motor cases or heads? ski2003stxr@aol.com
A: new old stock cases, PERFECT they where never put together till this past winter..no welding on the heads. i will advise listing with pic...thanks ken
Nov 06, 2009 
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