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1981 Harley Davidson Sturgis

Rare Stunning Classic Original Sturgis

1 of 1,833 Produced 

Classic Shovel-Head Sounds & Looks

 Showroom Mint Condition With Original Black & Gold Paint

Original Chrome Like New

Wheels Upgraded to 1982 Gold Harley Davidson Wheels

From The Zauner Collection In Bakersfield CA

Southern California Bike So No Rust

Stored In Living Room For 35+ Years

Original Seat Like New

Has Backrest and Drag Specialties Leather Pad

A 43 Year Old Classic That Runs Like New

 Matching Numbers 80CI 1340cc V-Twin Shovelhead Engine 

Kick + Electric Start

Sturgis Commemorative Badging

4-Speed Transmission

Noted by the "B" in the model name

Original "Sturgis Twin Belt Drive" Logo On Chain Guide Looks New 

 Driven by Twin Toothed Belts Instead of Chains

Factory Special Edition With Forks Extended by Two Inches @ Factory

 Gold trimmed Harley-Davidson Mag wheels

Fat Bob Fuel Tanks With Matching Twin Filler Caps

 Center Console Mounted Speedometer & Tachometer 

Gold Mag Wheels With Dunlop Eagle Raised White Letter Tires

Triple Disk Brakes

Highway Pegs

Drag Bars On 3" Pull Back Risers 

Electrically, Mechanically & Cosmetically This Bike is a 10

Looks Runs & Rides Like Brand New

Engine Rebuilt 

New Base Gasket 

New Head Gasket

New Cylinder Bolts 

Has The Original Harley Davideson Mid Mount Controls

 With Highway Pegs

Factory Oil Cooler

New Footpeg Rubbers on Order

Only 21k Miles

The Nicest Original We Have Seen


PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO FOR FULL DETAILS;

We Just Invested Over $6,490.00 in Parts & Labor

Just Fully Serviced, Tuned & Detailed

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32 Hours Shop Labor @ $150 PH = $4,800

$890 In New Service Parts + $800 Shipping from California to CT



  • New NGK Spark Plugs
  • Fuel Tank Drained, Rinsed, Cleaned and Inspected
  • New Fuel Petcock
  • New Fuel Lines
  • Disassembled, Cleaned, Inspected & Rebuilt The Carb 
  • Replaced Carburetor Inlet Nipple
  • New Carb Intake Seals
  • New Air Filter Element

  • Flushed & Bled Rear Brakes with New Motul Fluid
  • Rebuilt Front Master Cylinder 
  • Flushed & Bled Front Brakes with New Motul Fluid

  • New Crimp Connectors on Coil Wires
  • New Dual Fire Ignition Coil 
  • New Ignition Coil Bracket 
  • New Stator Assembly
  • New Voltage Regulator
  • New Flasher Relay

          Removed & Completely Rebuilt The Primary Side Of The Engine;
  • New Main Clutch Shaft Seal 
  • New Engine Shaft Seal
  • New Transmission Main Shaft Seal
  • New Transmission Main Drive Gear Spacer
  • New Motor Sprocket Shaft Spacer
  • New Clutch Hub Nut Seal Kit 

  • New Primary Cover Gasket
  • New Starter Cover Gaskets

  • Drained and Cleaned Oil Tank 
  • Installed New Oil Filter
  • New Maxima 60wt Engine Oil 
  • New Transmission Oil 
  • New Final Drive Pulley

  • New Hand Grips
  • Cleaned Motor Top To Bottom

12 Hour Professional Rotisserie Style Detail

Entire Bike Cleaned & Polished

Steam Cleaned, Hot Water Power Washed & Hand Washed

All Painted Surfaces Polished Then Waxed


Please Call With Any Questions 860-454-7024


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Sold on clear title.

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.