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1956 Harley-davidson Sportster on 2040-motos

US $3400
YearYear:1956 MileageMileage:99 ColorColor: Black
Location:

Williamston, Michigan, United States

Williamston, Michigan, United States
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Harley-Davidson Sportster tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):1,057 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

Harley-Davidson Sportster description

For Sale is a Custom 1956 KH Model Harley Sportster w/ a 900 Ironhead top end w/ Columbus Springer stock length front end

This is a NO RESERVE auction


Bike runs/ drives very good. 
Has lots of new and aftermarket parts(as listed below)

This is a classic example of the 56kh model being adapted to an early ironhead top end to make a stroked 64.50 cube 1057cc ironhead


Original numbers matching 56kh bottom end and clean title. Motor is kick start only.
4-6 kick bike every time 

 
Hasnt been out this year yet since being put away for winter.


NEW/ AFTERMARKET PARTS
  • Custom Billet front mounted piggyback oil tanks
  • Newly rebuilt fairbanks morse magneto w/ clear top
  • Newly rebuilt Lectron Carb/ intake w/ new throttle cable
  • Harley Dunlop "Qualifier" rear tire, 16" rear / 21" Front Chen Sing
  • Original Panhead 3.0 gal split tanks w/ thru style petcock
  • Lowbrow Custom grips 
  • Stainless braided metal oil lines
  • Aluminum finned rear mount Oil cooler
  • Polished/ Chrome Columbus Springer front end (stock length 26") w/ custom mount front fender
  • lowered 2.5" w/ harley/ Showa adjustable rear shocks
  • Slash cut shorty ground pounder pipes w/ 8" baffles
  • Buckhorn handlebars w/ original panhead risers
  • dual capacitor setup for electrical
  • Vintage custom aluminum finned primary cover
  • ground switch for mag and headlight on/off are wired for ease of use
  • New Blue Streak Wires w/ NGK spark plugs
  • New Fuel lines 
  • Converted to 12v electric w/ all new wiring and junction blocks

Very nice example of a classic/ custom K model ironhead stroker setup. Isn't perfect, but close. does have a couple of small paint chips on the rear fender by the seat mount/ tanks and front fender. Carb could use some fine tuning w/ the adjustable main , but the bike DOES NOT backfire.  Otherwise ready to ride/ customize as is.

Engine doesnt smoke and has good compression w/ no oil blow bye on the rings

does have a front sprocket cover oil leak when running, not major, but worth mentioning.rear upper jug mount is broken

Bike has a clean/ clear Numbers matching Ohio title

Buyer responsible for all shipping costs.Bike is located in Durand,MI zip 48429.Local pickup offered.
Feel free to ask any questions before bidding.Refer to pictures for additional details/ information. 
Bike is located in Durand,MI  and is available for inspection.I can provide a contact number/ running video for those parties interested. 


I reserve the right to cancel any bid due to lack of feedback or otherwise. 
Thank you, and GOOD LUCK

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