Restored Harley-Davidson Sprint Is a Nod to the Old Days

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10-24-2018 | 01:57 PM

ScottinAZ

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Originally Posted by IronAss

A quick internet search answered my question. H-D did own them for several years.

As I remember, and I could be wrong, Harley got them as part of a war reparations deal from WW 2. Lots of "foreign" businesses on the losing side ended up belonging to the winners. VW was a notable example of one that stayed German, Nobody wanted them.

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10-24-2018 | 07:34 PM

Johnny Mayday

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Originally Posted by hd4evr2008

Used to flat track a 350 Sprint back in the early '70's. Champion frame, no brakes! There's a whole class for them at vintage flat track races (AHRMA).

Oh wow, that's a hot machine!

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10-25-2018 | 09:50 PM

Johnny Mayday

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That's interesting that nobody wanted VW... I wonder how many companies had second thoughts after seeing the success of the Beetle? Ha ha.

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10-26-2018 | 11:10 AM

JOHNNYFLHR

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From: TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY

I have an 1978 SX-250. This was the last year for them. I'm told they only made about 468.
Harley bought the Aermacchi company so that they could compete with Honda in the small bike area.
Mine is still in need of restoration.

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