1959 Harley Davidson Panhead
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Harley-Davidson
FLH Hydra-Glide
1957
Tried & True ~ Red White & Blue
This Harley-Davidson Is As American As It Gets
57 FLH Is Apple Pie & Chevrolet, Baseball & Hot Dogs
The Last Year Of The Hard-Tail Hydra Glide
A Rare Mint & Original Classic
MATCHING NUMBERS
Engine # 57FLH4134
Frame # 57FLH4134
Has All The Original Components, Fuel Tanks , Fenders, Saddle Bags
Tank Badges, And The Original Paint Scheme
From The Private Zauner Collection, In Bakersfield California
Mr Zauner Was A Wealthy Harley Dealership Owner
He Had A Collection of 43 Classic Motorcycles
No Expense Was Spared In Maintaining This FLH
A So. Cal. Diamond
An American Icon
It Is The #1 Best Performance Touring Bike of The 50's
This is The Bike That Put Indian Out Of Business in 54'
This FLH Has Harley’s Best Performance Innovations of the Period
Has the 74 Cubic Inch High Compression Big Twin Engine
Extra Cooling Fins allowed for Higher Speeds and Longer Distances
Cast Aluminum Heads with Hydraulic Overhead Valves
for Cooler Running and Lower Maintenance
Remarkable Performance for the Period
Top Speed 100+ MPH, Will Cruise All Day at 65MPH
A Cross Country Capable Classic
A Painstakingly Preserved Original ‘57 Pan
Truly A So. Cal. Belle
PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO FOR ALL DETAILS
Appraised #1 Value of $49,500.00
COMPARABLE SALES OF:
$49,500.00 (Mecum Vegas 2019)
$33,000 (Mecum Vegas 2022)
Full 100 Point Check-Over During Recommissioning
by Our Expert Mechanics at Kaplan Cycles ;
Just Invested $11,720 In Preservations Services ;
70 Hours Shop Labor ($10,500) Plus Parts & Shop Supplies ($320)
Plus Shipping to CT ($800)
New OEM Style 6 Volt Battery
Serviced Battery Positive Cable
Inspected All Wiring
Serviced Wiring on Generator, Regulator, Oil Pressure Switch and Oil Light
Removed and Inspected Spark Plugs
Cleaned and Set Ignition Points Gap
Verified Ignition Timing
Polarized Generator
Removed, Cleaned and Inspected Horn Assembly
All Electrical Functions Checked and Operational
Inspected Fuel Tanks Dry and Clean
Removed Fuel Lines, Rinsed and Blew Out Clean
New Fuel Line Sealing Washers
Full Carb Service
Removed, Disassembled, Cleaned, Inspected & Rebuilt Carburetor
New Carb Float Needle and Seat
New Carb Float Assembly
New Linkert Carburetor Rebuild Kit
Removed and Cleaned Intake Manifold & Clamps
New Intake Manifold O Rings
Replaced Intake Manifold Gaskets
Fresh VP94 Non-Ethanol Fuel
Cleaned Good Original Air Filter Mesh
New Engine / Primary Oil
Set Primary Chain Tension
New Motul Transmission Oil
Inspected Clutch Actuation
Verified Clutch Plates are Free
Cleaned and Lubed Throttle Twist Grip and Cable
Cleaned and Lubed Spark Advance Twist Grip and Cable
Cleaned and Lubed Clutch and Brake Cables
Lubricated Shifter and Rear Brake Linkages
Serviced All Grease Fittings Including Front and Rear Wheels,
Clutch and Rear Brake Mechanisms, Seat Post, Primary Gear, etc.
Disassembled Front End to Remove Forks
Drained, Flushed and Rinsed Old Fork Oil
New 30wt Fork Fluid
Set Final Drive Chain Tension
Set Tire Pressures to 22 PSI
Start Up and Tune Carburetor Mixture and Idle Settings
Runs and Idles Perfectly
We Just Gave it a Full Rotisserie Detail
An Incredible Machine, Everything Works Beautifully, Powerful!
A Unique Opportunity to Own an Amazing 1957 Harley Davidson FLH Hydra Glide
Ready To Display at Concours Motorcycle Shows
PLEASE CALL US AT 860-454-7024 9-5 M-F WITH ANY QUESTIONS
Call 860-454-7024 and speak to Ken Kaplan Jr to get approved.
Message us your ZIP for a shipping quote!
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.
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Full payment must be made within 72 hours of auction close.
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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.
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The buyer will pay the winning bid + the documentation fee.
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Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV.
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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.
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