Old friend

[Russwhitehouse]

Chaps
If anyone knows the whereabouts of a 1952 Harley Panhead which used to go under the reg 67GYO (and I presume still does) let me know. It was my old bike back in the early 80's and lovingly rebuilt by me. It ran like a Swiss watch ( by old Harley standards!) and I would dearly love to know what happened to it after I sold it(due to divorce) in fact I would love to have it back again if it's still out there.

[Tall_Paul]

Doesn't look good, last taxed in 1988 (although DVLA have that reg down as a 1964 HD).

From https://www.gov.uk/get-vehicle-information-from-dv...

[gareth_r]

According to the DVLA Vehicle Enquiry web site, 67 GYO hasn't been taxed since 1988.

EDIT:
Too slow!

[Russwhitehouse]

Interesting. She was definately a 1952 bike. A hydra glide with the rigid frame and telescopic forks. The duo glide came out in 1958 I think which had a swing arm frame, then the Panhead was fazed out in about 1964 to be replaced by the shovelhead. Wonder how the reg ended up on another bike and what happened to the original?

[gareth_r]

1964 may be the date of first registration in the UK.

[southgate]

I spent a good half hour last night going through old vehicles I've owned. Most SORN, untaxed, no MOT... sad

[crofty1984]

Bad times I'm hoping the reg was transferred to something rubbish.

[Russwhitehouse]

gareth_r said:

1964 may be the date of first registration in the UK.

Not the case. I bought it in a pitiful state from Riders of Bridgewater in about 83. It came complete with UK registration document which incidentally, confirmed it as a 52 bike. I rather fear the bell end I sold it to may have underestimated its power ( it had a lot of engine mods by the time I finished with it) and grossly overestimated its brakes, which were frankly shocking. I think she may have gone to the great recycling bin in the sky! Gutted!

[andburg]

Slightly OT

sorry for your loss!

the thought of a 60 year old Harley reminded me of a friend's recent purchase



http://www.holmevalleycustoms.com/2014/10/1949-pan...

[Russwhitehouse]

That's the boy. Rigid frame with hydraulic forks and abysmal front brake. The rear brake always worked pretty well. That is a lovely example with tasteful mods ( s+s filter for one) very nice.

[Cjhone]

Hi--realise its ages since the first post..however I too owned 67 GYO for a while !

If anyone is still interested please contact me

thx

[Rubin215]

Cjhone said:

Hi--realise its ages since the first post..however I too owned 67 GYO for a while !

If anyone is still interested please contact me

thx

Holy thread resurrection Batman!

Welcome to the forum, tell us a bit more about yourself and your bikes.

[Biker's Nemesis]

Someone should e mail the OP.