Finally a HOG! My '42 Harley Davidson WLA 750cc V Twin

damasthebiker · 16th August 2012, 13:29

here is the Video!

HD WLA 750 V twin sweet sound - YouTube

jagadeesh.b · 16th August 2012, 19:15

Hi Damasthebiker

Congrats & happy riding. Does this bike's number start with APX.

Thanks & Regards,
Jagadeesh

gthang · 16th August 2012, 19:37

@Damasthebiker,

Congrats on your acquisition. Great to see you keeping it running. Have you tried approaching HD for any assistance?

Since stock form is military dressing, I guess you have a blank canvas to start with if you are interested in restoring.

An unrestored 1942 WLA on display at the HD museum in Milwaukee.

Picture taken in Jan 2011.

Cheers.

damasthebiker · 17th August 2012, 12:33

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Originally Posted by gthang

@Damasthebiker,

Congrats on your acquisition. Great to see you keeping it running. Have you tried approaching HD for any assistance?

Since stock form is military dressing, I guess you have a blank canvas to start with if you are interested in restoring.

An unrestored 1942 WLA on display at the HD museum in Milwaukee.

Picture taken in Jan 2011.

Cheers.

Hi, No I dont wish to change any thing on this bike as of now - it has aged so gracefully over these years that it has almost turned into old wine. Moreover Harleys are know for their customisation so I dont see any point bringing it back to the stock military outfit. I really like the way it is PURE VINTAGE!

noopster · 22nd August 2012, 08:06

Congrats damas. You have achieved the unique distinction of attracting me to the Motorbikes section

Beautiful bike and all the best with your restoration effort. I love the way you have documented the history of the bike. Good to know there are people like you who follow their heart! Inspirational.

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jagadeesh.b BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: hyderabad Posts: 112 Thanked: 65 Times	Re: Finally a HOG! My '42 Harley Davidson WLA 750cc V Twin Hi Damasthebiker Congrats & happy riding. Does this bike's number start with APX. Thanks & Regards, Jagadeesh
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gthang BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 805 Thanked: 1,350 Times	Re: Finally a HOG! My '42 Harley Davidson WLA 750cc V Twin @Damasthebiker, Congrats on your acquisition. Great to see you keeping it running. Have you tried approaching HD for any assistance? Since stock form is military dressing, I guess you have a blank canvas to start with if you are interested in restoring. An unrestored 1942 WLA on display at the HD museum in Milwaukee. Picture taken in Jan 2011. Cheers. Attached Thumbnails
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noopster Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 9,278 Thanked: 13,192 Times View My Garage	Re: Finally a HOG! My '42 Harley Davidson WLA 750cc V Twin Congrats damas. You have achieved the unique distinction of attracting me to the Motorbikes section Beautiful bike and all the best with your restoration effort. I love the way you have documented the history of the bike. Good to know there are people like you who follow their heart! Inspirational.
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