Description
National Motorcycle Museum | Solihull, West Midlands
Viewing: Tuesday 28th October from 1pm
Auction: Wednesday 29th October from 9am
Location: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull B92 0EJ
1997 Harley Davidson FLSTS Springer
UK supplied 88 cubic inch Heritage Springer
Estimate
£6, 000 - £7, 000
Registration No: R915 BND
Frame No: 1HD1BRL11VY044426
MOT: None
Pre registered to Bauer Millet, only 1 actual owner since
1340cc engine, Springer front forks with a Softail rear end
Fitted with saddlebags and a screen, supplied with a V5C
Harley Davidson was established in Milwaukee in 1903 and has gone on to become one of the world's most iconic and longest-running motorcycle manufacturers. Harley epitomizes large-capacity customs and cruisers, and despite numerous imitations none have managed to match the American firm’s image and prestige. The Heritage Springer FLSTS was based on the classic American custom bikes of the early post war years, when Harley-Davidson's reputation and identity was established. The chrome Springer front forks are based on a 1948 model and the Softail rear suspension gives the look of a Hardtail while still delivering a comfortable ride, with the styling rounded off with a full-floating front fender, fishtail mufflers, wide whitewall tires and a classic leather seat.
This Springer was first registered by Manchester Harley dealer Bauer Milet in late 1997, probably to achieve a year end sales target, and sold to its only keeper in March1998. The owner has now sadly passed away so unfortunately not much is known of its history, but it was last MOTd in July 2008 at 7809 miles and appears to have been in long term storage for a number of years. Fitted with a pair of saddlebags and a screen, some of the chrome has suffered with standing and the bike will need a good recommissioning before use and will be supplied with a current V5C.
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