Restoration Step 1

I have started with the restoration of the seat and battery box.

Before

The big disassembly

I have started with the disassembly of the Harley.

The bike as on 1 Nov 2014

1941 Harley Davidson Colour Schemes

Back in 1941, Harley Davidson painted their motorcycles in five colours:

Harley-Davidson Skyway Blue
Paint Code: B97-1S

More Before Photos and a preliminary repair list

Some Restoration Examples

Here are some examples of what 1941 Harley Davidson WL's can look like. The following photos came from a variety of Web sites and are all subject to copyright and they should not be downloaded and used in any way. 

A beautifully restored 1941 WL, with period correct tank trim and decals. Nice chrome job.

Bike Origin

 The 1st Owner - the South African Defence Force

After the outbreak of the Second World War against Germany in September 1939, two South African motorcycle companies, No's 1 and 2, were formed by the ‘Armoured Vehicle Battalion’ of the Union Defence Forces.  Simultaneously, the Defence Force purchased motorcycles (mainly BSA’s) from existing dealers in the Union.  These were augmented by the acquisition of other machines of various makes commandeered and bought from civilian owners.  By June 1940, when Italy declared war against the Allies, a third motorcycle company, No 3, had been formed and 93 motorcycles and 30 motorcycle combinations were by then mobilized for each company.

The 1941 Harley Davidson WL

We want to rebuild a 1941 Harley Davidson WL 45 cub inch motorcycle.