Custom Harley Davidson Track Board Bike - Should I buy it?

SeattleRider · #1 (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 11:53 PM

Sorry for the long title...

This is my second post so I hope I'm in the right area. I'm looking at buying a Custom Harley Davidson Track Board Bike (without motor) and I was wondering if I post some pics of it here if you guys can tell me if it's worth the cash. The bike itself is not too far from me so it wouldn't have to be shipped.

The cost he wants for this bike is $300. If the price is worth it what kind of engine would you guys put into the bike? Cost is a major factor for me so I can't go crazy with the extra parts I need. If I need to I will buy one part at a time. I'm looking at this as a winter project and I'll be the first one to say I have no experience with anything like this. I just really love old bikes and MB's in general and have always wanted to build one with my own hands...even though I don't have a clue how to go about it. What I do know is that there are a lot of smart people on here who know exactly how to help me and advise is for free. Plus being in a big city (Seattle) there are quite a few guys around that have and build MB's.

Anyway see the two pictures below of the bike... I asked the owner to send more detailed pics to me. What do you guys think?

Kevlarr · #2 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 12:32 AM

I would buy that in a split second! If I were closer you wouldn't have to be asking this question because I would already own that bike!

**BarelyAWake** · #3 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 03:54 AM

You could of course resolve your dilemma by giving it to me

you would still have to buy it first...

so yeah... good deal lol

It looks set up w/engine mount tabs already - I'd ask the seller which engine was meant to go there first

Reel Adventure · #4 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 07:41 AM

I am building one/ having it built right now and its going to be the same color etc. Buy it! You really cant go wrong!

SeattleRider · #5 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 02:57 PM

Looks like it's a good deal...I'm talking to the guy who's sellling it today to get info from him. I guess he built it!

Any questions I should ask about the bike...remember I'm a novice?

Venice Motor Bikes · #6 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 03:17 PM

It looks like a really good deal if that tank really holds gas!!!
If it doesn't hold gas? you might have a problem...

Also... put a 2-stroke in it!!! (they look the most like real motorcycle engines!)

SeattleRider · #7 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 03:27 PM

Does it matter what brand of 2 stroke I put in it? I realise that most if not all are coming out of china anyway. I think in my state (WA) I can have up to a 80cc engine without getting a special licence. If that is true should I go with the bigger engine?

SeattleRider · #8 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarelyAWake

It looks set up w/engine mount tabs already - I'd ask the seller which engine was meant to go there first

Good point about the "tabs" i saw those too...I will ask him. Heck he might even have an engine to sell me.

freewheeling frank · #9 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 04:11 PM

ya the tank could be a problem and maybe mounting the mill but i think it could be done and yes the bigger mill, and if you dont by it i think there might be a fight starting, frank

Crazy Horse · #10 (**permalink**) 09-24-2009, 06:18 PM

Crazy Horse, here just wanted to say I believe that bike to be built by none other than the legendary,

George Whitney of 12917 10th Ave S Burien, Washington 98168 he's just 2 blocks east of 509.

Good Luck SeattleRider

If he's selling that bike for $300.00 you'd better jump on it, he sells them with a motor starting at $1800.00 so purchase the bike first then ask about a motor.

George uses the Worksman newspaper boy cruiser for his Board Track Racer inspired builds, it's one of the toughest frames on the market and its American made.

Let us know that you bought it, or that he still has it for sale.

Peace Crazy Horse!