Harley-Davidson M50 tech info
Harley-Davidson M50 description
Up for auction is this very rare Harley Davidson M-50 in very good shape for its age. this bike has 1,250 original miles minimal rust and is only missing the rear tail light cover. it starts first kick almost every time and is surprisingly pretty quick. it has new fuel lines and new fuel filter. the inside of the tank is a little rusty could be cleaned. the speedo cable should be replaced, and the lights are not getting power but should be a simple fix.
if i don't receive enough interest i will be restoring it and selling for full retail... they have sold restored for $22,000 usd in auction. The 1965 Harley-Davidson catalog described this M50 Sport Cycle as "not a toy but a lot more fun" and aimed sales at younger riders by suggesting it as "a way to come and go as you please without asking for the family wheels." Manufactured in Italy by Aermacchi, the M50 was H-D's $225 response to the wave of inexpensive scooters and small motorcycles coming in from Japan. Only marketed for two years (1965 and 1966), this example has been completely restored to showroom condition and rides on Goodyear 2.50-17 4-ply tires. The 50-cc 2-stroke single cylinder engine delivers over 100 mpg while its twin mechanical drum brakes THIS BIKE IS CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN BC, CANADA AND COES WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TI LICENSE ON THE ROAD. |
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Barbie and Ken get biker makeover
Mon, 15 Feb 2010IF YOU'VE a young daughter and you want to keep her away from motorcycles when she's older (or more likely the men that ride them) then look away now.Yes folks, Barbie and Ken are getting serious makeover to keep them up-to-date for 2010 - the new Harley-Davidson endorsed couple now come complete with biker gear, tattoos and even piercings (a Prince Albert, perhaps?). It makes you wonder what Mattel, the company behind the plastic duo, has next in the pipeline. Maybe they'll have a model of Birmingham airport, where Ken can kick the sh*t out of rival bike gang members?
Harley-Davidson Tri-Glide Led Inauguration Parade
Mon, 02 Feb 2009While at the time, most of the attention was on President Barack Obama, motorcycle enthusiasts would have surely noticed the one-of-a-kind 2009 Harley-Davidson Police concept Tri-Glide Ultra Classic which led the inauguration parade to the White House on January 20th. Lieutenant Scott Fear, Commander of the U.S. Park Police Motor Unit, led a dozen side car-equipped Electra Glides in a formation riding the heavily modified Trike, which was sourced by Harley-Davidson of Frederick.
Harley-Davidson and Brando Estate Settle Boot Suit
Tue, 06 Mar 2012The estate of Marlon Brando and Harley-Davidson have reached a settlement in a civil suit over the use of the actor’s name. As reported last May, the dispute was over a leather riding boot Harley-Davidson sold as “The Brando”. The suit sought an injunction for Harley-Davidson to stop using the Brando name, and asked for unspecified damages.
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