1914 Harley Davidson Motorcycle Model 10-E

1914 Harley Model 10-E: 61 cubic inch F-head Twin with chain drive. Retailed for $250 and sold 5,055 machines.

This fine machine was rescued from an old collector’s warehouse and completely restored in the early 1980’s. The majority of the work was done according to Harley Davidson specs from 1914 and this machine should receive high honors if placed into AMCA judging. The motor was overhauled by a knowledgeable builder from the Pacific Northwest and was built to run on pre 16 rides. The bike has about 100 miles since the rebuild. It has been on display in a private showroom for the past ten years. Owner says it is time to move it on to someone that wants a quality machine.

Mileage: 100 miles on rebuild

Paint: Light Charcoal Grey. Correct decals and pin striping

Sheet metal: Original metal. No dings or dents. Correctly fitted

Chrome; All redone during restoration Chrome vs. nickel?

Tires and Rims: New at restoration Cooker clincher tires. Original Clincher rims fitted with stainless steel spokes.

Mechanical: Motor correctly rebuilt at restoration. Includes correct carb and magneto

TITLE:  Sold on a bill of sale

Engine #                      Frame #

NADA: This machine would be rated as a 1

http://www.nadaguides.com/Motorcycles/1914/Harley-Davidson/10F-TWIN-49-48ci/Values.

Accessories:  Taillight and luggage rack, (modern mirror)

Price: $38,000 to $45,000 – Buy now $47,500

Restored Motorcyles, Reproduced motorcycle, Klone motorcycle,Original motorcycle.

 Let the debate continue.

Current auction listings are using lots of desciptors for motorcycles.

The Hartung auction by Auction America was definitive in its presentation of the original or  born as motorcyle. Those bikes were purchased as original pieces and put away. Incredible motorcyles there for sure. Go take a look http://www.auctionsamerica.com/events/all-lots.cfm?SaleCode=LH11&CFID=8277531&CFTOKEN=d70c8bbdaa74df84-D72F049E-CADA-FD03-3E666AE9A2331B12&jsessionid=84304358ae4d9cdbfc40a6b3738717539422

Bonhams auction at the Peterson Museum in los Angeles had exquisite examples of restored motorcycles, reproduced motorcycles and remanufactured motorcycles. http://www.bonhams.com/usa/auction/19466/

According to the AMCA a restored motorcycle at a minimum must have at least original motorcases and the majority of the frame needs to be original.  Well if the frame suffered water damage and completely split from the pressure during  a freeze how do you restore it? Best way is to be exacting as you reproduce the frame.

Reproduction or recreations are bikes or parts that are made from scratch with virgin material in such a manner that is is indistinguisable from the original part. It should be equal in strength or better than the original. I would not want to ride a frame made of light weight tubing! Rumor has it that a famous motorcycle guy built preproduction motorcycle frames of  real early motorcycles from light weight tubing,  wow!

Klone motorcycles are those that are made to such exacting standards that they are equal in every aspect to the original