Description
Genuine Military Harley Davidson MT350 E (Electric start model) From British army.
Realised directly to Withams Military Specialist from M. O. D.
I bought direct from them over 16 years ago and am first Civilian owner.
(No previous owners on U. K. logbook)
It is first production year of this H. D. spec model and Built on the Harley production line in the U. S. A. with special Harley castings from factory, like Headstock, fork legs etc.
Low early chassis No. and will be U. K. Tax + MOT exempt in a few years.
(Current M. O. T. until July 2026 & no advisories).
Original factory spec condition, Inc rare factory Exhaust silencer. Also came with 2 front storage / document satchels and headlamp guard (Unusual spec, not seen another)
Robust and reliable Rotax Air-cooled 350cc Single cylinder engine with Electric and Kick-start.
I con't the service history and fully stamped service book and a A4 binder full of receipts, records, info etc.
Full carburettor updates + modifications carried out as per 'MT-riders club' and runs nice now and returns 70 to 85mpg with current gearing and still suited for road and off road.
Bridgestone duel spec tyres fitted Fr & Rr only about 1/ 4 worn.
Heated grips, 2 settings and updated EBC Kevlar brake pads Fr & Rr + LED headlamp bulb conversion and Venhill latest spec for light operation clutch cable, brake caliper rebuilt and Master-cylinder etc etc.
Been in regular use in my ownership, for commuting, military shows and bike meets, always attracts a bit of a gathering or people wanting to know the history, but not used in extreme winter or if roads have been salted, so well preserved for age!
Fully Comp U. K. classic bike insurance guide £78 per year for a 49 year old and low road tax bracket and 70 to 85 mpg perfect in this current climate!
Rides nice and overall presentable condition, but not mint, but please bear in mind it's a 34+ year old motorcycle. Brief Model History.......(I have a folder full of hardcopy info Inc in sale and Rotax manual etc)
In 1984, CCM-Armstrong company who mainly manufactured winning competition bikes, was awarded the contract to supply motorcycles to the British Army. Based in the North West of England, CCM (Cloyes Competition Motorcycles) had a renowned history of competition success dating back to the early 1970s.
Initial contracts were for the supply of approximately 3, 000 CCM-Armstrong MT500s to the British, Jordanian, and Canadian armies between 1984 and 1987. Thereafter, manufacturing rights were sold to Harley-Davidson USA & had many more improvements, including electric start, improved suspension and brake updates etc.
From the late 1980s, the disposal of MT500s began; and in 1993, the replacement MT350 was sourced directly from Harley-Davidson. Similar in many ways to its predecessor, the 350 shares similar and some of the same cycle parts as the 500.
The MT350 general-purpose military motorcycle far outlived its life expectancy—a testament to the bike's design and strength. It successfully served where many bikes have failed. The fleet of MT350s was finally Auctioned off by the MoD in 2009 and steadily found its way into civilian ownership.
Reluctant sale and been pondering whether to sell for nearly 2 years, unfortunately pending back operation forces sale!
Based in Norwich, East Anglia.
£2795 or best offer.
