This motorcycle was Slow Joe Gardella's first flat tank Harley-Davidson purchase Discovered in a wood shop, the bike hadn't run since 1953 Gardella spent considerable time and effort cleaning the bike in order to preserve the original paint 61 CI F-head V-Twin engine All chain primary and final drive Bosch magneto ignition Schebler carburetor Prest-O-Lite acetylene headlight Accessory passenger seat assembly Rear center stand Sprung leather Mesinger saddle Ful-Floteing sprung seat post First year of the 61 CI "Big Twin" becoming the standard First year wider forks and higher fender (mud guards) clearance First year that Harley balanced pistons, rods, and flywheels as a unit First year improved inlet and exhaust ports For more information, please visit mecum.com.
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