THE WORLDS BEST KING OF THE HIGHWAY 1974 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLH SHOVEL HEAD 1200 74 C.I. April 16 2024

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1974 Harley-Davidson FLH1200


THIS IS THE FINEST MINT ORIGINAL EXAMPLE LEFT IN THE USA

WORLDS BEST "KING OF THE HIGHWAY"

74 C.I. Shovel-Head

Concours Quality 100% Mint Original

One Owner Since Brand New

Stored In Carpeted Living Room, In His House Since New

From The Zauner Collection In Bakersfield California

A Rare & Mint Pristine So. Cal. Beauty

Matching Numbers & Full Provenance

Clean Title In Hand

Only 3,421 Careful Miles, Never Seen Rain


100 % Original Paint, Chrome, Seat, Tires, Everything is Original

100% Correct & Flawless, A Real Diamond 

The Best We Have Ever Seen

A 100 Point Investment Quality Example

A Timeless Classic ~ 50 Year Old Antique

Truly A Pristine Diamond Time Capsule


PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW FOR DETAILS  

We Just Invested $8,113 in Parts and Labor on this Beautiful FLH

45 Hours Shop Labor @ $150 PH = $6,750.00

Plus $1,363.00 In Shipping ($800) Parts ($363) & Fuel, Oil & Shop Supplies ($200)

New Yuasa Battery 

New Battery Tender Lead 

New Champion J12Y Spark Plugs 

New Ignition Switch Assembly 

Cleaned, Gapped and Set Ignition Points 

Removed, Disassembled, Cleaned & Rebuilt The Carburetor 

All New Carb O Rings 

New Carb Gaskets 

Lubed and Adjusted Choke and Throttle Cables 

New Intake Manifold O Rings 

Drained, Rinsed and Inspected Fuel Tanks 

New Carburetor Fuel Lines

New Fuel Tank Crossover Line 

Fresh VP94 Non-Ethanol Fuel 

Cleaned and Serviced Original Mint Mesh Air Filter 

New Bel Ray Engine Oil 

New Spectro Trnsmission Oil  

Rebuilt Front Brake Master Cylinder with All New Components 

New Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Gasket 

Rebuilt Front Brake Caliper with All New Components 

Rebuilt Rear Brake Master Cylinder with All New Components 

Rebuilt Rear Brake Caliper with All New Components 

 

Cleaned Inside Both Front and Rear Brake Hoses During Rebuild Process 

Bled Front and Rear Brakes with Fresh DOT4 Brake Fluid 

Set Rear Brake Pedal Height 

Cleaned and Lubricated Foot Controls 

New Saddlebag Key Set 

Set Tire Pressures 

100 Point Electrical and Mechanical Inspection 

  

 Fully Rotisserie Detailed

Hot Water Hand Washed and Degreased

 Polished & Waxed to Perfection  

Polished Engine Cases, Exhaust, Wheels, Forks, all Aluminum & Chrome  

Polished & Waxed Fuel Tank and All Painted Surfaces  

 A Pristinely Preserved Fun to Own, Ride, & Adore, 

A Real 50 Year Old Antique Classic In Showroom Condition  

 

PLEASE CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT 860-454-7024 M-F 9-5 


PLEASE CALL US AT 860-454-7024 9-5 M-F WITH ANY QUESTIONS 

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Sold on clear California title and recent service notes.
We now offer financing through Freedom Road.

Call 860-454-7024 and speak to Ken Kaplan Jr to get approved.

Message us your ZIP for a shipping quote!

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AUCTION TERMS:

All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.

All sales are final.

Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.

A non-refundable deposit is due within 24 hours of sale. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.

Cash (In-Person), PayPal (with 3.5% charge), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.

Full payment must be made within 72 hours of auction close.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. 
Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.
If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.

You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.

If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.

It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.

Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday - Friday

For our fastest service please call Kaplan Cycles at 860-454-7024.

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A $150 document fee will apply.

The buyer will pay the winning bid + the documentation fee. 

We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.
Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. 

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

In our listings, title status is always listed directly below the main description.

In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear or your money back. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a slight discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via two day priority mail with a tracking number. Documents are mailed on the 1st of each month.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

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Warranty:

All Motorycles sold "as is, where is" and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

Shipping:

All shipping charges and arrangements will be assumed by the purchaser.

If you purchased a motorcycle, send us your full ship-to address and we will make all arrangements

We can arrange transportation to your door. All contacts are DOT licensed, have cargo insurance, and use enclosed trailers.

We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.

We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.

We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and in some cases assistance to load for free.

All motorcycles will be shipped ‘whole’ by motorcycle specialists. We do not offer a pallet or crate service.

International shipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.