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1969 Harley-Davidson Rapido

Up for sale is a really cool 1969 Harley Davidson Rapido. I don't know much about the bike, but it runs great and has an awesome look to it. If you have found this ad, you may have more information on it than I do. I purchased it to use as a decoration piece in my man cave, but to be honest it is too nice to just hang up on the wall since it runs. I would hope that someone would buy it an potentially use it! It was in the Stone Mountain GA Harley Davidson museum for most of its life. It has 1102 miles on it. You could restore it, or just use it like it is. I think it looks great!

Here are some details on the bike from the internet:

Harley-Davidson Rapido

Years built:	1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972
Bikes produced:	???
*Price in 1969:*	$ 400 + Tax
*Vehicle Ident. # (VIN):*	MLS (1969 & earlier); 7A 1970 & later;
*Engine:*	2-Cycle, Single Cylinder, 123.5 Cubic Centimeters, Air Cooled
*Bore and Stroke:*	2.21 x 1.97 Inches
*Horsepower - HP (not PS):*	1.95
*Compression Ratio:*	7.65 to 1
Gas Capacity:	2.4 Gallons with 1 Quart Reserve
Transmission:	4 Speed
Carburetor:	Dell'Orto MB24A
Electrical System:	6V
Saddle Height:	???
Ground Clearance:	6.3 Inches
Wheelbase:	48 Inches
*Length (Overall):*	77.0 Inches
Width (Overall):	35.6 Inches
Weight:	???
*Wheel Rim:*	???
Tire Size (Front):	3.00 x 19
Tire Pressure (Front):	18 PSI
*Tire Size (Rear):*	3.50 x 18
*Tire Pressure (Rear):*	18 PSI

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