How to Restore Your Harley-Davidson Third Edition


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Harley-Davidson Knucklehead, Panhead, and Flathead motorcycles are among the most collectable American motorcycles. How to Restore Your Harley-Davidson is a complete guide to correctly restoring these models to factory-original specification. Author and Harley-Davidson expert Bruce Palmer III has packed 1200 pages with more than 1200 photographs, detailed descriptions, specification charts, and tables covering: *VIN, motor, and frame numbers *Frame, chassis, and bodywork restoration *Motor, transmission, clutch, wheel, brake, carburetor, and exhaust system restoration *Paint color codes and plating finish for every nut and bolt *Electrical ignition and lighting components *Accessories and options. How to Restore Your Harley-Davidson is the essential reference for restoring these classic machines, an encyclopedia telling you which parts are correct and which are not. This two-volume book set covers 1936-1947 Knucklehead, 1948-1965 Panhead, 1937-1948 Big Twin Flathead, and 1937-1965 45c.i. (750cc) Flathead models.







How to Restore Your Harley-Davidson


Book Description

Harley-Davidson Knucklehead and Panhead motorcycles are among the most collectable American motorcycles. How to Restore Your Harley-Davidson is a complete guide to correctly restoring these models to factory-original specification. Author and Harley-Davidson expert Bruce Palmer has packed 640 pages with more than 600 photographs, detailed descriptions, specification charts, and tables covering: VIN, motor, and frame numbers Frame, chassis, and bodywork restoration Motor, transmission, and clutch restoration Paint color codes and plating finish for every nut and bolt Electrical ignition and lighting components Period-correct accessories and options How to Restore Your Harley-Davidson is the essential reference for restoring these classic machines, an encyclopedia telling you which parts are correct and which are not.




How to Rebuild and Restore Classic Harley-Davidson Big Twins 1936-1964


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DIVWhen it comes to collector motorcycles, none hold the allure of the classic Harley-Davidson Big Twins built from 1936 to 1964. But owning and maintaining these tempermental machines provides endless challenges. Even the most pristine, restored example needs a tremendous amount of care, maintenance, and repair. The rebuilding and restoring of these machines is not so much a defined task as a never-ending process. This book serves to guide owners through that process./div Beginning with a practical section on understanding, choosing, and purchasing a classic Harley, this book focuses on the nuts and bolts of classic Harley ownership. Through step-by-step photography and thoughtful, informative instruction, the reader will learn how to disassemble a chassis, rebuild a fork, lace a wheel, and paint the major parts for any restoration. It also provides thorough instruction on repairing, overhauling, and restoring all major components, such as the engine, transmission, and electrical system.




How to Restore Your Military Harley-Davidson 1932-1952 Second Edition


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In the decade preceding World War II and into the 1950s, Harley-Davidson was the United States Military's battle bike of choice. Employed by the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marines, as well as several allied forces, it saw service in World War II arenas from Normandy to China. Loved for its toughness and versatility by the men it carried into conflict, Harley's military models are highly prized by today's motorcycle collectors and military enthusiasts.How to Restore Your Military Harley-Davidson 1932-1952 Second Edition is the ultimate reference for correctly restoring these rare and historically significant machines. Author Bruce Palmer III is one of the top experts on Harley-Davidson military motorcycles bringing years of research to this work. Through extensive research, the book details the different models, parts, finishes, equipment, and markings necessary to restore or preserve these motorcycles. More than 250 archival and detail photos cover every facet of these unique motorcycles.




How to Restore Your Harley-Davidson


Book Description

Harley-Davidson Knucklehead and Panhead motorcycles are among the most collectable American motorcycles. How to Restore Your Harley-Davidson is a complete guide to correctly restoring these models to factory-original specification.Author and Harley-Davidson expert Bruce Palmer has packed 640 pages with more than 600 photographs, detailed descriptions, specification charts, and tables covering:*VIN, motor, and frame numbers*Frame, chassis, and bodywork restoration*Motor, transmission, and clutch restoration*Paint color codes and plating finish for every nut and bolt*Electrical ignition and lighting components*Period-correct accessories and optionsHow to Restore Your Harley-Davidson is the essential reference for restoring these classic machines, an encyclopedia telling you which parts are correct and which are not.




Rebuilding the Brand


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Looks at how branding and the employees of Harley-Davidson helped in rebuilding its image.




The Harley-Davidson Source Book


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The Harley-Davidson Source Book is the ultimate curated survey of the ultimate motorcycle. It details the most significant designs and models throughout the Motor Company's history.




Donny's Unauthorized Technical Guide to Harley Davidson 1936 to Present


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Donny is the Winner of the 2012 International Book Awards. Donny Petersen offers the real deal in performancing your Harley-Davidson Twin Cam. Graphics, pictures, and charts guide the reader on a sure-footed journey to a thorough H-D Twin Cam performance understanding. Petersen's insight makes technical issues understandable even for the novice. Donny simply explains what unfailingly works in performancing the Twin Cam. This is the second volume of Petersen's long-awaited Donny's Unauthorized Technical Guide to Harley Davidson 1936 to Present. This twelve-volume series by the dean of motorcycle technology examines the theory, design, and practical aspects of Twin Cam performance. Donny studied privately with Harley-Davidson engineers, having worked on Harleys for over 35 years. He founded Toronto's Heavy Duty Cycles in 1974, North America's premier motorcycle shop. Donny has ridden hundreds of performanced Shovels, Evos, and Twin Cams across four continents doing all of his own roadside repairs. He has acquired his practical knowledge the hard way. Donny has the privilege of sharing his performance secrets the easy way. Donny will walk you through detailed performancing procedures like headwork, turbo-supercharging, nitrous, big-inch Harleys and completing simple hop-up procedures like air breathers, exhausts, and ignition modifications. Donny Petersen feels honored to share the wealth of his motorcycle knowledge and technical expertise.




Harley-Davidson, 1930-1941


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Relive the golden age of Milwaukee motorcycling with this unique book that goes beyond the rest. Read intimate accounts from company officials, dealers, and riders of classic Harley Davidson motorcyles of the 1930s. Hundreds of period photographs from private collections and massive text trace the development of the H-D Big Twin from the sidevalve VL to the '61 and '74 models, and the legendary Knucklehead. Experience the Milwaukee motorcycle scene from the men and women who lived it.