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1942 Harley-Davidson XA


This is Motorcycling Unobtanium

An 82 Year Old Museum Quality Harley-Davidson

In Showroom New Condition

Looks & Runs Like New

Very Rare One of 1,011 XAs Built For Military Use In 1942 

Very Few Survived In This Pristine Condition

Extremely Rare Limited Production Military Spec Harley Davidson

XA; X=Experimental A=Army

Matching Numbers Original

Frame # 42XA1018

Engine # 42XA1018

Frame Up Restored

Clean Title In Hand 

Was On Display In The Zauner Collection Since 1974 (50 Years)

Restored By Mr Zauners Harley-Davidson Dealership 

A So. Cal. Bike From Bakersfield California

Harley Davidson’s Wartime Trial for the US Army

Experimental Army (XA) Models Only Produced in ‘42

The Goal was to Produce a Low Maintenance and Highly Reliable Motorcycle for our Troops

One of the Rarest of All Harley Davidsons

All Features of this Model were Designed to Survive the Demands of Wartime Use 

Built to Withstand Adverse Conditions in the Deserts of North Africa 

 Leading Link Springer Front Fork 

Plunger Rear Suspension  

45 Cubic Inch Opposed Flat Twin  

Lower Center of Gravity for Better Handling 

Engine Design Yields 100 Degree Cooler Oil Temps than the Sister V-Twin WLA 

Simple and Reliable Side Valve Construction 

Wide Ratio 4 Speed Transmission 

Gear Shift Operated by Foot or Hand 

Shaft Drive Eliminates Wear Prone and Troublesome Chain Final Drive 

 23 Horsepower 

5.7:1 Compression Ratio Allows for the Use of Low Octane Wartime Fuels 

Large 4.1 Gallon Fuel Tanks for Greater Range 

Oil Bath Air Filter Mounted Between the Cylinders for Protection and Better Performance 

High Performance Battery 

Radio Shielded Ignition System 

Top Speed About 65 MPH 

A True Survivor That’s Beautifully Preserved 

Formerly on Long-Term Display in a Private California Collection

Appraised #1 Value of $48,500

Comparable Sales of:
$46,200.00 (Red Civilian Repaint - Mecum Vegas 2021)

$48,400 (Military Scheme Restored - Mecum Vegas 2021)

$45,100 (Military Scheme Restored - Mecum Vegas 2022)

$38,500 (Civilian Model Needing TOTAL Restoration - Mecum Vegas 2023)

 

*PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO FOR ALL DETAILS*  

Full 100 Point Check-Over During Recommissioning 

by Our Expert Mechanics at Kaplan Cycles 

 New OEM Style 6 Volt Battery 

Removed and Inspected Spark Plugs

Set Contact Breaker Points Timing 

Cleaned and Set Ignition Points Gap 

Set Pushrod Adjustments 

Removed, Flushed and Inspected Fuel Tanks 

New Fuel Petcock Rebuild Kit 

Removed and Fully Serviced Linkert Carburetors 

New Linkert Carb Rebuild Kits 

Fresh VP94 Non-Ethanol Fuel

New 60wt Engine Oil

New Transmission and Final Drive Gear Oil

Checked Primary Chain Tension 

Opened Transmission for Inspection 

Installed New Shifter Pawl Spring 

Installed New Gear Selector Shaft Detent Ball 

Inspected Clutch Actuation 

All Electrical Systems Checked and Operational 

Set Final Drive Chain Tension 

Set Tire Pressures 

Runs and Idles Properly 

 An Amazing Machine, Everything Works as it Should, a Joy to Ride!  

   

A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity to Own an Amazing 

1942 Harley Davidson XA Experimental Army

 

Use it as a Classic Rider and for Display at Concours Motorcycle Shows 

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

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Sold on Clear Title + Q1 bill of sale.
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.