Harley davidson xg750 street motorcycle with matte black denim paint and a screaming eagle exhaust and second stage tune from harley. Harleydavidson began producing the wla in small numbers in 1940, as part of a general military expansion. Black generator alternator 12 volt 17 amp conversion kit 320371 harley ironhead fits. Vintage antique motorcycle reproduction parts and wire harnesses for the restoration of harley, indian, henderson, excelsior, bsa and harley hummer parts, harley. Harley davidson 1943 wlc 750cc 2 cyl sv 2801 yesterdays. Harley davidson classic cars wlc for sale car and classic. Essential information for restoring your harley davidson. This was part370242m since it was designed or approved in 1942. The bike has been kept in pristine storage, the living room, since. Motorcycle parts for 1943 harleydavidson wla for sale ebay. The hagerty motorcycle valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1943 harleydavidson wlc and assess the current state of the classic motorcycle market. Most wlcs were produced in 1943, and are marked 43wlc.
Harley davidson forks set of original 19361948 big twin forks, used but in great coindition. Eagle cam bearings, nickelplated pistons with proprietary skirt coating. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. A harley davidson 42wla on display at the australian war memorial in canberra, australia the wla is a model of harley davidson motorcycle that was produced to us army specifications in the years during and around world war ii. It is filled with interesting information on how to restore vintage harley davidson motorcycles. It was first published in 1998 and sold out quickly. Harley davidson motorcycle data book revised 19401979 482 pgs new. Pictured with the black one from my wla for comparison, you are purchasing the one in grey primer only. Imagine a 70 year old bike needless to say it needs a resto. Wla parts 45 restoration company 45 restoration company.
Motorcycle parts for harleydavidson wla for sale ebay. Book how to restore your harley davidson bruce palmer. Postwwii surplus harleys, cheap transports for willy and the poor boys. Harley davidson 1943 wlc 750 cc 2 cyl sv yesterdays. Bike has only 7000 kims on it and is a joy to ride. Brian immel, of portland, oregon, works on his 1943 harley. Harleydavidson xr1200 motorcycle on two continents. Harley wla tm9879 technical service repair manual book wwii 19421945 ebay you are purchasing a very highquality original style 1992 reprint of the 1943 tech manual for the harley davidson wla wwii military motorcycle. Wlas were used extensively by us troops for messenger and military police duties and thousands were supplied to other countries thru lend lease agreements.
The bike has done less than 100 miles since it was built. In 1945, at the end of the second world war, nearly 60,000 copies of the harley davidson wla were built and production continued for a few years. Harley nos 1942 1943 wlc 1942 up wla rear stand catch. Nice picture of one early production domestic wlc 1943. Tan genuine leather 1943 style harley saddlebags for ww2 military wla wlc ea ua.
My liberator harleydavidson 42wla31854 dod early 1943. Harley davidson 1943 wlc hd flathead sidevalve harley davidson wla flathead engine sound flathead motorcycles are a type of bike that was a. The harley davidson combination straightening and aligning table service dept. Other parts were either natural finish, bright nickel plated or painted in different colors olive. Government placed orders with harleydavidson for a stout military motorcycle, and the 45 cubic inch sidevalve vtwin wl model was selected. Harleydavidson wla, a 45 ci side valve vtwin powered motorcycle became a. Beadblasted and primed, has light pitting, but minimal wear in all holes. It was based on an existing civilian model, the wl, and is of the 45 solo type, so called due to its 45cubicinch 740 cm 3 engine displacement and singlerider design. How to restore your military harley davidson motorcycle vol 2. Any experts out there or does anyone know of someone who is into these bikes.
Books 500 to 503 have photos, later books have exploded views. Its 45cubicinch engine was smaller than the companys existing 61 and 74cubicinch fhead vtwins, which then became known as big twins. The harleydavidson part numbers are for reference only. Harley davidson s first flathead vtwin appeared in 1929 as the model d. The feature photo shows a stunning 1944 harley davidson model ua with sidecar. Get the best deal for motorcycle parts for harley davidson wla from the largest online selection at. History of the harleydavidson wla motorcycle dday overlord. With the second world war well under way and with the american entry into the hostilities at the end of 1941, the u. Connect with friends, family and other people you know.
Read my book the dakota hunter for the amazing stories and 250 unique pictures. Original restored matching numbers wwii 1943 series iv military wla harley davidson motorcycle for sale auction may end at any time, unannounced, without prior notice. The americans, but also the canadians as wlc, the british and even the soviets are equipped with this harley davidson. See more ideas about harley davidson, harley, harley davidson wla. Harley enthusiasts began arriving in milwaukee today for a fourday celebration of the manufacturers 100th anniversary, which begins august 28. Hap jones racing team in 1946 at bayshore speedway san francisco ca. Harley wla tm9879 technical service repair manual book. Nickel plated, accurately reproduced nuts and nipples fit the following. The big book first came out in 1994 and was recently published as a second edition.
Harley davidson wla 1942 harley 45 for sale byford, wa. Get the best deals on motorcycle parts for 1943 harleydavidson wlc when you shop the largest online selection at. Vintage reproduction motorcycle parts, wiring harnesses. Harleydavidson motorcycle data book revised 19401979 482 pgs new. Get the best deals on motorcycle parts for 1943 harleydavidson wla when you shop the largest online selection at. The wlcs were built by the harley davidson motor company for the c anadian army during the years 19421943. Great for a beginner or someone of a smaller stature. Harley wla, 45 and similar rear brake linkage bellcrank.
Harley davidson classic cars wl for sale car and classic. Harley 45 flathead wlc spare parts list book tjsmotorcycles. Reproduced military 45 wla service repair manual harley flathead sidevalve book fits. Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates. Or if you want more, you can admission on your computer or page 23. Motorcycle parts for 1943 harleydavidson wlc for sale ebay. Part 370240m is mudguard,complete,front as used on the 42wla until approximately42wla53000 when the second pattern mudguard was introduced. Harley wla wlc m72 side car complete and ready to fit with no need for welding. Part 3577a is the pipe, oil pump feed introduced in. Just like the us a rmy wla model, the wlc had a 45 cubic inch engine with low compression for durability in the field. The basic books for every wla enthusiast are bruce palmers restoration guides. Everything in this book is also applicable to the wlc and wla models and to and extent servicars. Big and brawny, loud and proud, harley davidson is america on two wheels. It was based on an existing civilian model, the wl, and is of the 45 solo type, so called due to its 45 cubic inches 740 cc engine and singlerider design.
More than 88,000 examples would be built between 194145 with spares for an additional 30,000 bikes produced. Harley ww2 caution tag for 1943 45 solo wlc canadian sku. Find a honda, yamaha, triumph, kawasaki motorbike, chopper or cruiser for sale near you and honk others off. Postwwii surplus harleys, cheap transports for willy and. The harleydavidson wla is a harley davidson motorcycle that was produced to us army specifications in the years during and around world war ii. This stunning bike was found and restored by riestore a uk based military and classic vehicle restoration company. The harleydavidson wla is a harleydavidson motorcycle that was produced to us army. Jul 14, 2016 harley davidson wla 1942 harley 45 for sale byford, wa, australia. Original restored matching numbers wwii 1943 series iv military wla harleydavidson motorcycle for sale auction may end at any time, unannounced, without prior notice. The following parts fit a 1943 harleydavidson wlc edit. The later entry of the united states into world war ii saw significantly increased production, with over 90,000 being produced during the war along with spare parts the equivalent of many more.
1255 891 330 628 867 557 253 49 1461 1024 1213 1021 465 1318 365 397 477 1515 716 994 1230 1375 1422 953 455 1487 975 1295 70 505 303 156 696 184 505 511