Sold 1919 Harley Davidson model 719 Special

[cyclingday]

Post a picture of the serial sequence if you don't mind.
Is your 9 above the 21 236 ?
The 9 could be a letter from the alphabet.

 

[bikewhorder]

I've never seen so many "black out" parts on a bike of this vintage. Was that a Harley thing?

 

[47jchiggins]

Beautiful......
Todd

 

[cyclingday]

The war ended in 1918 so would they have still been blacking out parts for the war effort?
Or maybe special model specific?
Either way, it looks cool.
Even the spokes appear to be blacked out.

I've never seen so many "black out" parts on a bike of this vintage. Was that a Harley thing?

 

[hoofhearted]

The war ended in 1918 so would they have still been blacking out parts for the war effort?
Or maybe special model specific?
Either way, it looks cool.
Even the spokes appear to be blacked out.

In 1918, nobody knew how long the war would last.

Let's look at something directly-related to the war ...
the Dayton Military Bicycle.

Each Dayton Military Bicycle .. Model M1, was made only
in 1918 ... but many are crankcase-stamped with a ''9'' ...
because the factory wanted the very-latest model available
for purchase by the military.

The Dayton Military Bicycle will either be stamped with a ''9'' ..
or ... it will not have a number above the serial number.

The same thinking may or may not apply to The (particular)
Special featured in this thread.

Please remember, the owner has indicated he believes the
bicycle to be a Model of 1919 ... within the very-first entry of
this thread.

......... patric

The following fotos are from a past e-bay auction.

 

[hoofhearted]

Perhaps the machine is a model of 1919 ...

Read the factory specs for 1918 and 1919.

Sorry pages had to be turned sideways for
enlargement purposes.

....... patric

 

[hoofhearted]

Was compelled to enhance the foto provided by Johnny K. ...
owner of the bicycle that sports this badge.

Johnny .. if you prefer that I delete this particular
foto and entry, I will.

....... patric


Please use CAUTION if you elect to left-click on the image below.

 

[carlitos60]

I'll Take It!!!!!
Sold, No Questions Asked!!!
Pay Today!!!

 

[cr250mark]

Great bike Is right Johnny.
Killer paint !!

If there were question from buyer what might they be ? Those pictures sure say it all.
Sure hope this bike goes to someone who'll appreciate. It.
GLWS

 

[THE STIG]

^^ hope this guy isn't hurting for money :eek: