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Flathead ford motorcycles

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Shaggy, Aug 12, 2008.

  1. Shaggy
    Joined: Mar 6, 2003
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    Shaggy
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    from Sultan, WA

  2. jhughes76
    Joined: Jun 15, 2006
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    Gotta love a motorcycle with the rumble of a flatty.
     
  3. Haunyawk
    Joined: May 14, 2008
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    No thanks Sir. put that motor where it belongs.
     
  4. Here's one from GNRS...Seems like a waste of a good motor!

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  5. eaglebeak
    Joined: Sep 17, 2007
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    What happens if it backfires?
    Roasted nuts?
     
  6. Ranunculous
    Joined: Nov 30, 2007
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    Two-wheeled hot rodded wannabe! Haa haa
     
  7. That is COOL. Will have a Flattie in a 46 ferguson farm Tractor soon.
     
  8. "Chestnuts roasting on an open fire....."
     
  9. Honest Charley's Speed Shop had one on display at the NSRA Nats around 4 or 5 years ago and offered them for sale in their store. The one on display was painted black and had a springer front end. If I recall, it was priced around $20K.
     
  10. autobilly
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    Sorry, but I'd be filing this one with the " '55 Chev roadster" from yesterday.
    I think that some things are better left undone. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
     
  11. 55 Chevy Roadster? I must have missed that one....
     
  12. filthy frank
    Joined: Jan 25, 2008
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    back in the 1970s, there was a bike shop in bell gardens,calif called unique customs,( shop was in the movie mask),doyle, the owner, put a big block chevy in a harley,and it was a two wheeler. sorry, i dont have any pics, allthough i was only about 10 or 11 , but when he fired that thing up, i could hear that bike from my house two blocks away.after seeing that flathead bike, it just brought back memories.filthy frank.
     
  13. Rootie Kazoootie
    Joined: Nov 27, 2006
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    from Colorado

    When God said: "let there be flatheads in motorcycles" THIS is what he meant:
     

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  14. 40Standard
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    I like to see flatheads in 8 & 9N tractors. put turf tires on them and away you go
     
  15. Fenders
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    You are right... my first bike was a 1938 Harley, with a flathead... Harley motor !!
     
  16. Shaggy
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    from Sultan, WA

    Well my bike is a '42 45 bobber with a XA springer and i'm building a bored and stroked 45 motor to repace it that is gunna be 57 cubes with a KR upper, so yea i know all about the normal stuff just thought this was an interesting concept
     
  17. BangerMatt
    Joined: Mar 3, 2008
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    This line on the site made me laugh.

    WARNING: Riding motorcycles is dangerous and can result in accident, injury or death. Flathead motorcycles are not suitable or intended for all riders and conditions. Operators/owners assume all liability for safe operation and suitability of purpose.

    Wow, riding motorcycles is dangerous, and you can get injured . .

    What next?

    I'm hoping that eventually there will be enough disclaimers on everything that all disclaimers will be removed and automatically implied.
     
  18. Haunyawk
    Joined: May 14, 2008
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    Is that 42 a XA? Or just the front end? If so do you want to sell the XA Motor, We have one but the motor is in pieces. If you have a complete motor, I'm Intrested. We have a 42 with a flathead motor (harley) that has a holster for a thompson machine gun, which is pretty cool. Your bike should be real nice, post some pics when you get a chance.
     
  19. Shaggy
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    Shaggy
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    from Sultan, WA


    Just the front end, about 6 or 7 years ago i did know a guy that had a motor, but he moved

    Heres my new 45 motor dont have a full bike pic right now http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=19665#post19665
     
  20. TMcCrea
    Joined: Aug 13, 2008
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    from Maryland

    How about a 12 Cyl. Lincoln?
     

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