HARLEY EASY RIDER MOVIE

Another says that four 1962 FLH Panheads were used. One theory has it that it’s based on a 1952 HD Hydra-Glide, which Fonda bought at a police auction, keeping only the original Panhead engine.

HARLEY EASY RIDER MOVIE

If reported claims that it was sold in October 2014 for $1.35 million are accurate, it’s also one of the most expensive Harleys.Įveryone involved in the production of the movie has a different story to tell about the Captain America, from what bike they used as a starting point to who designed and built it, and even how many of them were made, used and destroyed in the process. It’s also the most legendary Harley-Davidson in the world and a huge movie star, and one of the most disputed and controversial at the same time. Entirely crafted by hand over an existing frame, Paul D’Orleans, author of the book The Chopper: The Real Story, describes them as a “quintessentially American folk art form,” being a “type of customized motorcycle usually defined by a stretched out wheel-base, and pulled back handlebars, and a sissy bar, and a wild paint job.”Ĭaptain America is just that. Easy Rider became an instant hit, not just because of the stellar cast (Fonda, Hopper himself, Jack Nicholson), but also because of the choppers used.Ĭhoppers had been around for some time, but this film literally took them into mainstream.

Peter Fonda’s character took it on a cross-country, tragic ride, and it also featured in the final, fiery scene in the film’s third act. The bike was featured in the 1969 movie Easy Rider, directed by Dennis Hopper after a script he co-wrote. It embodies the rebellious spirit that signaled a cultural shift and inspired a counter-culture movement, and became a symbol of the anti-establishment. Please ask any questions before bidding.The Captain America bike is quintessentially American, and not just because of the bold American flag motif on the tank, made to stand out by the chrome paintwork on the body. I have a clear Arkansas title as a 1954 Harley Davidson, n hand. I could do all the work to get together the missing parts but I really do not have time or patience and fixing this is not of interest to me.

The reserve is low, ut I am not giving it away either. It's a really cool bike that needs some TLC. This old gal needs some help, ut it is not a basket case. This was a great running panhead that was unfortunately taken apart and now parts are missing. On a good note, his is one of the nicest panhead straight leg frames I have ever seen, t looks like new. I promised my friend I would give him back his mufflers, o I will give the new buyer a $175 refund for new mufflers. The seat looks like crap I would toss it. Oil tank is not original to this bike and is not properly installed, his was an oil tank I had laying around. Battery is missing and wiring is partially taken apart. The distributor looks like it need s work. The gas tank is missing the front bracket that attaches it to the frame. I did this best I could to bolt things together, ut it will need to be completely gone through and all missing parts replaced. When I got the bike, he fenders gas tank and sissy bar were also removed. Please note that the belly numbers do not match the side case VIN number, o I am assuming it was re-stamped in the past.

I am missing some head bolts and the some cylinder base nuts and a couple of studs. The heads look good, ne looks like it was disassembled and cleaned, have all the head parts. He removed the heads and cylinders, ee pics. Here is what I know the bike was a good running panhead with a beautiful original straight leg frame. I bought this from a friend, e began taking it apart to build something else and I acquired it from him partially disassembled. This Harley was done up as a Billy Bike replica from the movie Easy Rider. I am getting rid of several projects that I know I will not be completing. For auction, 1954 Harley Davidson Billy Bike (Easy Rider) replica.

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