1952 Harley-Davidson FL Pan Head Full Custom

THIS BIKE WAS BUILT OVER A TEN YEAR TIME SPAN BECAUSE IT TOOK TIME TO FIND OR FABRICATE ALL ORIGINAL PERIOD CORRECT PARTS. THIS IS A TRUE 1952 HARLEY THAT HAS BEEN MADE INTO A PERIOD CORRECT CHOPPER. WE HAVE AN ARIZONA TITLE THAT SHOWS THE BIKE TITLED AS A 1952 HARLEY DAVIDSON PANHEAD WITH THE VIN NUMBER 52FL4055. THIS IS NOT A SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION BIKE. WE RODE THE BIKE TO OUR SHOP, INSPECTED IT AND FULLY DETAILED IT. THE BIKE HAS NO MAJOR CONCERNS AND IT RIDES GREAT.



THE BIKE IS OUTFITTED WITH AN ORIGINAL 1952 HARLEY DAVIDSON 74ci PAN HEAD POWER PLANT WITH A STAMPED 52FL4055 CASE NUMBER. THE BIKE WAS ORIGINALLY BUILT FOR SHOW AND WHEN WE BOUGHT IT THE BIKE WAS IN RUNNING CONDITION BUT THE COMPRESSION WAS WEAK. WE JUST HAD THE TOP END OF THE ENGINE COMPLETELY REBUILT FEATURING NEW S&S .40 OVER PISTONS, FRESHLY BORED .40 OVER CYLINDERS, NEW RINGS, NEW KIBBLEWHITE VALVES, NEW S&S SPRINGS, NEW STAINLESS STEEL VALVE SEATS (runs unleaded fuel) AND A FULL COMETIC HEAD/BASE GASKET KIT. THE REBUILT COST ALMOST $2,400 AND WE HAVE THE RECEIPT THAT WILL BE INCUDED WITH THE PURCHASE. THE REBUILT ENGINE RUNS HARD AND MAKES PLENTY OF POWER. OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE A POLISHED BRASS LINKERT M74B CARBURATOR, CHROME LINKERT CARB BOWL, CHROME INTAKE MANIFOLD, CHROME CHOKE ASSEMBLY, CHROME AIR CLEANER, CHROME ROCKER BOXES, CHROME ROCKER TUBES, CHROME ROCKER BASES, CHROME PLATED "TIN" PRIMARY CASE, CHROME GENERATOR HOUSING, CHROME GENERATOR, CHROME COIL, CHROME IGNITION, CHROME VOLTAGE REGULATOR, CHROME UPPER MOTOR MOUNT, CHROME HARD OIL LINES, CHROME OIL LINE FITTINGS, POLISHED OIL PUMP, CHROME OIL BAG AND HIDDEN BATTERY (brand new) INSIDE THE OIL BAG. THE BIKE SENDS ALL THE SPENT GASSES OUT THE CHROME PLATED DUAL FISHTAIL EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE MOTOR IS MATED TO A FACTORY HARLEY DAVIDSON STRAIGHT TOP 4 SPEED TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION FEATURES POLISHED CASES, POLISHED UPPER COVER, CHROME BASE MOUNTING PLATE, CHROME SIDE COVER AND A CHROME KICK START ARM. THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFERS THE POWER FROM THE CHROME PLATED "TIN" PRIMARY CASE WITH A BUILT-IN CHAIN OILER AND IS SENT TO THE REAR TIRE VIA A CHAIN DRIVE. THE REBUILT MOTOR STARTS AND RUNS EXCELLENT WITH NO CONCERNS. THIS IS NOT A HARD BIKE TO START. WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD IT LIKES THE CHOKE ON, TIMING RETARDED AND 3 PUSH THRU KICKS TO PRIME THE CARB. ONCE PRIMED THE BIKE USUALLY STARTS WITH TWO-KICKS COLD AND ONE KICK WHEN THE BLOCK IS WARM. THE CLUTCH IS STRONG AND THE STRAIGHT TOP TRANSMISSION WORKS CORRECTLY IN ALL OF THE GEARS.



THE ORIGINAL FRAME WAS DISCARDED AND A CUSTOM PAUGHCO RIGID FRAME WAS USED TO BUILD THE BIKE. THE FRAME FEATURES GREAT GEOMETRY/RAKE/TRAIL MAKING IT VERY FRIENDLY TO RIDE. THIS BIKE FEATURES A RIGID FRAME WITH NO REAR SUSPENSION. THE FRAME HAS BEEN SMOOTHED, FRENCHED AND FEATURES PLENTY OF CUSTOM TOUCHES INCLUDING THE BUILT IN WIRING RETAINERS YOU SEE IN THE PICTURES. THE FRAME ALSO FEATURES THE CHROME KICKSTAND, CHROME CHAIN GUARD AND CHROME REAR AXLE ADJUSTERS. THE FRAME IS COLOR MATCHED TO THE TANK OF THE BIKE. THE FRONT END IS AN ALL CHROME ORIGINAL D&D 18 OVER SPRINGER UNIT WITH A CHROME PLATED ROUND MAIN FORK, CHROME PLATED SQUARE FRONT SPRINGER FORK, CHROME SPRINGS, CHROME ROCKERS, CHROME TREES, CHROME RISERS, CHROME SPIKE AXLE NUTS AND A SET OF CHROME PLATED SWEPT BACK BARS.

THE PAINT JOB ON THIS PERIOD CORRECT CHOPPER IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. THE PAINT SCHEME FEATURES A CORVETTE LASER RED METALLIC BASE COAT WITH CLASSIC HOTROD FLAMES. THE YELLOW/ORANGE FLAMES FEATURE AIRBRUSHED FADE GRAHPICS OUTLINED IN LIME GREEN PINSTRIPING. TO ENSURE PERFECTION ALL OF THE PAINT IS BURIED DEEP BELOW THE CLEAR COAT FOR A SMOOTH FINISH. THE PAINT JOB IS UNREAL IN PERSON. THE GAS TANK IS A CUSTOM PEANUT TANK FEATURING AN ORIGINAL CHROME GAS CAP WITH CORK GASKET. THE REAR FENDER IS A CUSTOM CHROME PLATED FENDER WHICH FEATURES THE MINI PASSENGER SEAT PAD, CUSTOM HAND FABRICATED CHROME SISSY BAR, LICENSE PLATE HOLDER AND A CLASSIC SPARTO CHROME PLATED TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY. THE PAINT SHINES LIKE NEW WITH ABSOLUTELY NO SIGNS OF ABUSE. THERE ARE A FEW VERY MINOR NOTICABLE PAINT CHIPS THAT WE HAVE POINTED OUT ON THE BIKE (see pics). THIS CUSTOM SPRINGER REALLY LOOKS LIKE NEW. WITH ALL THE CHROME AND PAINTWORK ON THIS BIKE YOU CAN NOT GO VERY FAR UNNOTICED.



THE CHROME PLATED BARS FEATURE PERIOD CORRECT RUBBER GRIPS AND A SINGLE CABLE THROTTLE ASSEMBLY. THE BIKE HAS A KEYED IGNITION THAT COMES WITH TWO KEYS. THE SWEPT BACK BARS HAVE A SOLID FEEL AND A GOOD SPREAD MAKING THEM EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE. THE RIDER IS SPOILED WITH A SPRING SEAT WRAPPED IN SIMULATED CROCODILE LEATHER. THE PASSENGER HAS A MINI SEAT PAD WRAPPED IN MATCHING MATERIAL. THE CHROME FORWARD FOOT CONTROLS GIVE YOU A STURDY SENSE WHILE RIDING DOWN THE ROAD. THE BIKE IS A JOCKEY SHIFT AND THE CLUTCH PEDAL AND SHIFTER HANDLE ARE BOTH PROPERLY LOCATED AND WORK WITH EASE. THIS BIKE ALSO HAS A SET OF FOLD DOWN PEGS FOR YOUR PASSENGER.



THE BIKE ROLLS ON A SET FACTORY ORIGINAL CHROME PLATED SPOKE WHEELS. THE FRONT WHEEL IS A 18 INCH UNIT WRAPPED IN AN ORIGINAL INOUE 2.50-18 BIAS-PLY TIRE. THE REAR IS A 16 INCH UNIT WRAPPED IN A PERIOD CORRECT DUNLOP K181 MT90-16 BIAS PLY TIRE. THE TIRES ARE IN GREAT CONDITION SHOWING 95% TREAD LIFE. THIS BIKE STOPS VIA A FACTORY HD DRUM BRAKE OUT BACK. THE BIKE STOPS GOOD. THIS BIKE FEATURES A SINGLE CHROME HEADLAMP AND A VINTAGE SPARTO TAIL LAMP. ALL OF THE LIGHTING WORKS CORRECTLY WITH NO ELECTRICAL ISSUES.

THE ORIGINAL BUILDER WAS NOT IMPRESSED WITH ANY LOCAL CHROME PLATING SHOPS CLOSE TO HIM SO HE SENT ALL THE CHROME PLATING TO A COMPANY IN CANADA. THEY DO A 5 STEP CHROME PLATING PROCESS INSTEAD OF THE TRADITION 3 STEP CHROME PLATING THAT MOST SHOPS PERFORM. NEEDLESS TO SAY THE OUTCOME WAS UNREAL AND THE CHROME ON THIS BIKE IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING.

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