I have been doing a lot of research on how the 1941 Harley-Davidson U-models were supplied to the Union Defence Force (primarily from Bruce Palmer's book "How To Restore Your Harley-Davidson").
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| Photo of UDF (SA) Harley-Davidson from Bruce Palmer’s book |
Here is a list:
DISTINCT FEATURES
Distinct
Features of the SA UDF Harley-Davidson U-models:
·
Iron heads Black
·
Civilian-style 7-inch round dry mesh air cleaner
assembly Khaki?
·
Clutch release lever with one hole
·
Long front fork legs khaki?
·
Ride control ?
·
16-inch wheels with star hubs khaki
·
Front stand khaki
·
Rear stand with sand pads khaki
·
Gas tank no drain plug khaki
·
Speedometer without trip meter and black and silver
air plane-style face
·
Clutch release lever with one hole
·
Civilian-style tail lamp (bee hive) khaki
·
Front licence plate olive
drab
·
Early luggage rack (tubular style) khaki
·
One piece inner primary chain cover ?
·
Bolts are mostly parkerized
·
Early type horn
DID NOT HAVE
The
motorcycles did not have:
·
No black out lights
·
No front fender lamp
·
No rear chain oiler
·
No skid plate
·
No oil-bath cleaner
·
No aluminium heads
·
No speedometer with trip meter
·
No windshield
·
No leg shields
KNOWN 1941 HARDWARE FINISHES
Motor
Black Painted
·
Cylinder Sleeves 8
@ #057
·
Cylinder Heads (Iron) #9-40M
& #10-40M
Cadmium Plated
·
Tappet guide screws 8
@ #057
·
Timing gear cover
screws 11
@ #056
·
Timing plug #2326-38
·
Oil pump spring caps
·
Feed oil pump studs
and nuts
·
Crankcase relief pipe
screws 4
@ #036
Parkerized
·
Head bolts
·
Head studs and nuts
·
Cylinder base studs
and nuts
·
Crankcase studs and
nuts
·
Crankcase bolts
·
Crankcase drain plug
·
Oil pump bolts
·
Scavenger oil pump
studs and nuts
·
Upper and lower motor
mount bolts, washers and nuts
·
Top motor mount
bracket
·
Top motor mount
spacers
Silver Painted
·
Oil pump bodies
·
Tappet blocks
Natural Finish
·
Crankcases
Carburettor
Cadmium Plated
·
Manifold #1107-36A
·
Manifold nuts 2
@ #1115-32
·
Lever screws
·
Low speed lever bolt
·
Bowl lock nut #1268-29
Parkerized
·
Mounting bolts
·
Support bracket
Natural Finish
·
Carburettor body
·
Air Cleaner
Khaki Painted
·
Air Cleaner Cover –
Main colour scheme
Parkerized
·
Air cleaner backing
plate
·
Air cleaner mounting
bolts and support bracket
·
Mounting bolt lock
plate
·
Exhaust
Transmission
Cadmium Plated
·
Shifter rod end bolt
and nut
·
Tank shift lever stud
nut
·
Transmission side
cover screws
Parkerized
·
Shifter rod end nut
·
Shift gate screws
·
Tank shifter lever stud
·
Transmission shifter
cam shift lever
·
Transmission mounting
studs, washers and nuts
·
Transmission
adjusting bolt
·
Transmission top cover
screws
·
Transmission filler
plug
Black Painted
·
Kick starter arm
·
Kick starter spring
·
Foot clutch bearing
cover
·
Foot clutch release
spring
Silver Painted
·
Transmission Side
Cover
Natural Finish
·
Transmission case
Starter Crank and Pedal
Parkerized
·
Starter pedal axle
cover
·
Starter pedal axle
·
Starter spring stud
Clutch
Parkerized
·
Foot clutch pedal
·
Bracket
·
Washer
·
Release spring
·
Spider washer
·
Cable ends
·
Cable housing
·
Clutch release lever
·
Clutch release bolts
and lock washers
Sprockets and Drive Train
Parkerized
·
Primary chain cover
screws
#037
Frame, Safety Guards and Stands
Cadmium Plated
·
Grease fittings
·
Control coil clamp
screws
·
Primary chain
inspection cover screws
Parkerized
·
Head cone nut
·
Rear stand hardware and catch
·
Front stand hardware and catch
·
Complete jiffy stand (except spring)
·
Safety guard U-bolts and nuts
Black Painted
·
Frame
·
Rear stand
·
Jiffy stand
·
Front stand
·
Foot board rivet
·
Safety guards
·
Saddle pan
·
Buddy seat yoke
clamps
·
Seat T
·
Ride control knob
·
Handlebars
·
Handlebar spirals
·
Inner primary chain
cover
·
Outer primary chain
cover
·
Primary cover
inspection plate
·
Clutch cover
·
Rear chain guard
·
Tool box
·
Tool box bracket
·
Muffler
·
Muffler clamps
·
Exhaust pipes
·
Exhaust pipe clamps
·
Frame Head
Cadmium Plated
·
Neck cups
Parkerized
·
Steering damper rod
·
Steering damper
spider washer
Forks
Cadmium Plated
·
Steering damper
washer #2784-30
·
Steering damper large
nut #2785-30
·
Steering damper screw #2781-37
·
Frame head bracket
Parkerized
·
Plate, rocker 2
@ #2636-36N
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Spring, upper 2
@ #2618-30A
·
Spring, cushion 2
@ #2620-37
·
Spring, bumper 2
@ #2622-30
·
Spring, buffer 2
@ 2622-36
·
Rod, spring 2
@ #2631-36
·
Bushing, spring rod 2
@ #2632-31
·
Nut, spring, rod,
acorn 2
@ #2634-36N
·
Ride control slider
washer
Black Painted
·
Fork legs #2605-40M
& #2607-40M
Stainless Steel
·
Ride control sliders
Handlebars and Controls
Parkerized
·
Handlebar clamp nut
·
Handlebar pinch bolts
and end nuts
·
Spark control coil
frame clamp #3344-26
(45)
·
Control coil clamps #4162-30
Natural Finish
·
Front brake hand
lever and bracket
Tank, Fuel and Oil
Khaki Painted
·
gas tank – main
colour scheme
·
oil tank – main
colour scheme
Cadmium Plated
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Gas valve spacer
·
Gas shut off knob
screw
·
Gas shut-off rod seal
cap
·
Oil tank drain plug
·
Oil line tank nipples
·
Vent line banjo bolt
Black Painted
·
Tank top strip #3502-37B
Parkerized
·
Tank top plate bolts #3532-18
(45)
·
Gas tank mounting
bolts and nuts
·
Chain oiler screw
Mudguard / Fender
Painted
·
Front fender – main
colour scheme
·
Rear fender – main
colour scheme
Parkerized
·
Front and rear fender
mounting hardware
·
Mud
flap screws
Toolbox
Parkerized
·
Tool box mounting
screws and washers
Chain Guard
Parkerized
·
Sprocket cover
·
Sprockets and sprocket
nuts
Seat Post
Parkerized
·
Seat mounting studs, bolt and spacers
·
Seat T pivot bolt and nut
·
Seat clevis pin #3111-29
·
Spring, Seat clevis pin #3112-29
Foot boards
Parkerized
·
Footboards
·
Footboard studs
·
Footboard support rods
·
Foot clutch sidebar
·
Rear brake sidebar
Rear Axle, Brake and Wheel
Cadmium Plated
·
Rear axle adjusting
screws
·
Parkerized
·
Rear axle and nuts
·
Axle sleeve and nuts
·
Axle sleeve collar
·
Axle spacer
·
Star covers
·
Star cover screws
·
Rear brake pedal
·
Pedal bracket
·
Backing plate anchor
and nut
·
Rear rod and clevis
·
Clevis pin
·
Brake rod lock
·
Brake drum socket screw
·
Brake actuating lever
and cam
·
Brake pivot stud and
plate
·
Brake rod shaft lever
and cam
Khaki Painted
·
Rim
·
Hub
Front Axle, Brake and Wheel
Cadmium Plated
·
Front brake lever
pivot bolt and nut
·
Front brake cable
clamp washer
·
Front brake lever
bracket screws
Parkerized
·
Front axle and nuts
·
Axle sleeve and nuts
·
Axle sleeve collar
·
Axle spacer
·
Star covers
·
Star cover screws
·
Front wheel adjusting
lock nut
·
Shackle
·
Shackle bolt and nuts
·
Brake cable adjusting
screw
·
Brake cable lower
connection
·
Clevis pin
·
Brake cable oiler
·
Brake actuating lever
and cam
·
Black Painted
·
Khaki Painted
·
Rim
·
Hub
Instrument Panel
Parkerized
·
Instrument panel
mounting hardware
·
Dash cover mounting
screws #4505-39a
·
Dash cover mounting
bolt #4518-36
·
Wire clips #1602-30
·
Wire clips #4727-30
·
Wire clips 2
@ #4730-30a
·
Wire clips #4728-25,
Speedometer
Parkerized
·
Cable clips #11136-36
·
Cable clips #11136-39
·
Drive retainer and
screw
Electric
Cadmium Plated
·
Horn mounting screws #031
·
Horn cover bolts and
nuts
·
Headlamp mounting
washer #0228
·
Generator end cover
screws
·
Spark cable packing
nuts
·
Headlamp and horn
switch cover screws
·
Headlamp bracket
bolts #3475-36
·
Stop lamp switch
screws
·
Battery terminal
screws and nuts
·
Battery cover wing
nuts
·
Ground wire frame
screw
·
Frame terminal screws
and nuts
·
Dash cover left hole
plug #4518-38
·
Horn terminal screws
·
Relay mounting screws
·
Relay terminal screws
·
Front fork wire clip 2
@ #4703-38A
Parkerized
·
Circuit breaker
mounting bolts
·
Ignition coil U-bolts
and U-bolt straps
·
Relay terminal screws
Black Painted
·
Generator steel body
·
Generator end cover
·
Generator mounting
strap
·
Battery case
·
Battery cover
·
Headlamp body
·
Headlamp mount #4966-36
·
Tail lamp body
·
Horn body
·
Ignition coil
·
Ignition coil mounting
plate
·
Stop lamp switch
spring
·
Voltage regulator
cover
·
Natural Finish
·
Generator commutator
end piece
·
Battery
Parkerized
·
Battery cover clamp
bolts
Wiring
Horn
Parkerized
·
Upper And Lower Horn
Brackets
·
Horn Bracket Mounting
Bolt #066
·
Screws and nuts #051
·
Horn Spring Plates #4861-29
·
Horn Straight Plates #4862-29
·
Horn Curved Plates #4862-31
Headlight and Taillight
Parkerized
·
Headlamp mounting nut
#0134
·
Headlamp bracket
bolts #13457-36
·
Tail lamp body screws
·
License bracket
·
Stop lamp switch
Speedometer
Cadmium Plated
·
Lamp knob stem
·
Lamp knob screw
Accessories
Cadmium Plated
·
Tire pump clamp wing
nuts.
Black Painted
·
Luggage rack
·
Mirror head
·
Mirror arm
·
Mirror clamps
·
Tyre pump
Parkerized
·
Luggage rack screws
and nuts
·
Luggage rack studs
·
Windshield clamp
bolts, spacers and nuts
·
Windshield apron
clamp #11307-41
·
Tire pump clamps and
bolts