Harley Davidson Original Bicycle Sprocket Barn Find PA Antique 1917

[alphawolfe]

Theres a Harley Davidson chain ring on ebay looks legit original - guy has $1700 ! on it. Has it listed under motorcycle parts? I thought these went for half that? It has all its teeth but? Thoughts????

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Harley Davidson Original Bicycle Sprocket Barn Find PA Antique 1917​

 

[HEMI426]

Welcome to the Cabe. The holes and cuts look clean and straight, I'm no expert but maybe a little detective work is in order here.

 

[Freqman1]

That be a repo!

 

[Dave Stromberger]

Welcome to theCABE! Yep, as Freqman1 said, that's a reproduction that has been rusted up for "authenticity."

 

[alphawolfe]

What would it be worth it it were original?

 

[catfish]

What would it be worth it it were original?

Original $$$$$$$

Fake -$

 

[Archie Sturmer]

What would it be worth it it were original?

What would a repro be worth, if it were not so rusty?

[i.e., now the buyer would have to remove all of the added rust, before priming & painting in aluminum-silver, (in order to match repro parts with the repaint); thanks a lot!].

 

[Freqman1]

What would a repro be worth, if it were not so rusty?

[i.e., now the buyer would have to remove all of the added rust, before priming & painting in aluminum-silver; thanks a lot!].

Painting? Originals were nickel plated

 

[New Mexico Brant]

What would it be worth it it were original?

Real and rusted to hell like that maybe $500-700 tops in my opinion. In the end it just depends on how badly someone needs one. They are not very rare and show up often enough.
Here is one that sold but had some nickel and the crank. It has been said it brought less than the asking price but only the buyer would truly know. https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/harley-sprocket.202220/
Here is another that sold recently on Ebay, maybe someone can comment on what it brought.

Harley Davidson front sprocket | General Discussion About Old Bicycles

What country are you in…? Slovenija - Europe

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If you use the search function you will find others that were offered and sold.

 

[Archie Sturmer]

What would a repro be worth, if it were not so rusty?

$200-?

Some people like new and shiny, when paying for reproductions.