1938 Harley Davidson E Knucklehead-Prewar Sturgis 50th Anniversary Auction bike

Purchased this bike from the Original Founder of Custom Chrome. It was restored for him in 1990 to be auctioned (50th Sturgis Anniversary) off to raise money for the Sturgis Museum. (see picture) I heard from people that were there, hat it sold for 70 to 80k back then. The 38 is my favorite year and decided to restore back to original condition. Replaced both fenders with original sheet metal and since it had wrong cylinders, nded up rebuilding the entire top end and transmission (all new gears). Bottom end was correctly rebuilt in 90. This is an early “E” Model and has early heads. The 1938 Sales Brochure and late 37 Enthusiast show the early heads with the plugs. The clutch rocker is mid 38, ut can switch to early 38 pedal that I have (I like the later for riding) It has the narrow primary with belt drive. I have small spacers between the inner and outer primary to allow for some cooling/venting. As seen on early 38 models, he tool box mounting holes have the block type mounting instead of circular swage mounting. I did a LOT of research as I was building this and there is always some kind disagreement with the experts on different details. This is one of my favorite bikes to ride and only selling it because I have a complete 2nd chassis (minus motor) and raising cash for a Real Estate Project. I built this bike to ride. The only reproduction parts are the air horn, xhaust system, rake switch, arkerized nuts and bolts, eadlight mount, il lines, tainless spokes, as caps and saddlebags. Left the pinstriping on the rims from the 90 restoration. The Tanks do not have decals they were painted by hand by an artist. Great running bike with some typical oil weeping from top end. Clear Calif. title with 38 plate. The original plate vibrated off and lost it. Had a reproduction plate made to keep the number. If the bike sells out of Calif, will keep the plate. Dan 408-482-0820 Looking for 1938 Knuckle Motor or cases 

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