A few more pictures of the harley.
Thanks to all here with the incredible knowledge. Thanks especially to Glenn for giving me a minute of your time.
The story dad told me was that gramps bought this for him from the local postal carrier in what was then rural western ny, around 1947. Possibly the mailman replaced the wheels, stem, bars etc. because dad said he never changed anything.
Not sure about who did the red paint.
We have had it since, so I don't have any reason to believe it's not an original.
I think I'm going to ride it, and have a little budget put aside, but not much time or money really, just kinda been saving for this for awhile.
I'm planning on leaving the rust and paint the way it is, some original paint shows through here and there, but probably not enough there to bother removing the red.
Saddle looks right?
I'd like to find the right stem and bars..grips.
Probably can deal with the pedals for now, but they're on the list.
Rideable wheels and tires.
Guess I might need a chain?
I know they aren't right, but I'm digging the rims...might give them a shot, leave em red?
Probably not going to ride it too far...who knows.
My wife says I can hang it on the wall.
That's cool.
On good insight, was advised possibly a 1919.
If anyone is interested i could look for numbers.
Any comments or opinions are welcome.
Think I'm just starting to figure how to post stuff right. Probably should learn some etiquette also.
New guys...ugh.
Thanks again.
Chris