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Old 05-04-2018, 02:16 PM
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Hello, I'm trying to identify the motorcycle in this picture of my father. The date as best as I can determine is the mid to late 1930s. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
 
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By the look of the primary I would guess Knucklehead but can't see the motor very well.
 
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Old 05-04-2018, 03:13 PM
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By the look of the primary I would guess Knucklehead but can't see the motor very well.
I would agree, looks like an EL to me too.

 
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J/K - That little bit of art-deco decal on the tank suggests '36-'38 EL
 
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I'm going to say '37 UL Flathead.
 
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Nice picture of your Dad. I think the mid 30's looking at the bike. There are some knowledgeable folks here, or maybe just a lot of old guys. I'd also ad that his tie predates the 40's for sure. Don't see many suits astride HD's these days.
 
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I'm going to say '37 UL Flathead.
I think you are correct
 
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Old 05-04-2018, 09:24 PM
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I'm going to say '37 UL Flathead.
this is what i'm going with too ! looks like a flathead.
 
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Don't see many suits astride HD's these days.
They’d just be branded as RUB’s (rich urban bikers) or posers by the so called “real bikers” lol.
 
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They’d just be branded as RUB’s (rich urban bikers) or posers by the so called “real bikers” lol.
You mean the Pirates?
 
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