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1941 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLATHEAD 3 WHEELER1941 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLATHEAD 3 WHEELER

DESCRIPTION
This treasure was tucked away on the drawing board for a number of years before it became a reality. When Dave owned the Broken Spoke Saloon he happened to meet an editor from Easyrider motorcycle magazine. He challenged Dave to produce something unique for the magazine. The 1941 Harley flathead 3 wheeler came out in the October issue in 1992.

Dave had this flathead engine gathering dust for 10 to 15 years. It was refurbished and put to good use in this one-of-a kind ride. The tranny came from an old 45' police trike and he used the early model I-beam springer front end. The rear end was found in a salvage yard on an ATV. The frame for this 3 wheel wonder was designed and hand-fabricated by Dave. He incorporated the gas tank and oil reserve into the top tube of the frame.

This little beauty stands only 30" high but would be noticed in any crowd. It was on display at the Broken Spoke Saloon when Dave owned the bar and is still the most asked about project. As recently as 2001 it won the Judges Choice award at the Motorcycle show and races in Del Mar, CA.

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1941 Harley-Davidson Flathead 3 Wheeler
Studio shot by EasyRider magazine
1941 Harley-Davidson Flathead 3 Wheeler
Trophy from Arizona bike week
1941 Harley-Davidson Flathead 3 Wheeler
EasyRider magazine shot-Dave looking classic!
1941 Harley-Davidson Flathead 3 Wheeler
Hard to imagine it's shorter than a bar stool!

FACTS AND FIGURES

FABRICATION BY Owner / Dave Iversen
YEAR AND MAKE 1941 Harley-Davidson
MODEL 45'Flathead
ASSEMBLY Owner / Dave Iversen
TIME 6 months
CHROMING Graves Plating
ENGINE
YEAR 1941
MODEL .WLA
REBUILDER Owner / Dave Iversen
lGNITION Stock
DISPLACEMENT 45 cubic inches
LOWER END stock
BALANCING stock
PISTONS 030 over H-D
CASES Harley-Davidson
HEADS Aluminum-shaved to fit
CAM Factory
LIFTERS Solid
CARB(S) Linkert
AIR CLEANER Custom by Roth
PIPES Stock headers
MUFFLERS Megaphone with baffle
TRANSMISSION
MODIFlCATIONS Custom kicker arm
YEAR 41'
SHIFTING Jockey
ENGINE SPROCKET 30 tooth
TRANS SPROCKET 17 tooth
WHEEL SPROCKET 36 tooth
PAINTING
MOLDING Owner / Dave Iversen
PAINTER Owner / Dave Iversen
COLOR Black and silver
TYPE Lacquer with urethane clear
SPECIAL PAINT Flamed
FRAME
YEAR Custom designed and fabricated by Dave Iversen
TYPE 3 Wheeler
RAKE Enough!
STRETCH Shortened
OTHER ALTERATIONS Gas and oil in top tube
ACCESSORIES
BARS Harley Hummer narrowed 2"
HEADLIGHT EarlyH-D spotlight
TAILLIGHT Guide bullet lights
FRONT PEGS Custom spoons
ELECTRIC'S 6-volt 3 brush
GAS TANK 1 gallon, in upper frame
OIL TANK 4 Quart, in upper frame
OIL SYSTEM Stock
PRIMARY COVER Stock
SEAT 52'K-model recovered
FORKS
TYPE RLi-Beam Springer
EXTENSION Shortened 5.25 inch
BUILDER Harley-Davidson
SPECIAL FEATURES Shortened springs
WHEELS - FRONT 18"
HUB
Spool
RIM WIDTH
2 inch
TIRE
Pirelli
BRAKE
none
WHEELS - REAR 17"
HUB
1933 Willy Wires
17x 3 1/2
RIM WIDTH
3 1/2 inch
TIRE
Goodyear
BRAKE
center drum
OTHER MODIFICATIONS
OTHER Narrowed 10" Sectioned 11" Shortened 14"

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