1928 Harley Davidson Model BA (350 Single) For Sale

Completely stripped and rebuilt in 2016/ 2017. It's what I think is a very sympathetic restoration. While bringing the frame etc back to 'as new', I decided to leave the engine in a clean, but not mint condition,
to show the age and character. I also left the gear shift, ammeter and gas/ oil gaps, as well as the gear selector gate in original state.

The engine is a 1928 OHV, giving 4hp over the flathead which made 8hp. The frame is newer and from a 1932 model. I believe the bike originally had the flathead engine, but the OHV is the one to have.

The bike came from Holland, where it had spent considerable time in a museum. It was shipped dry with no battery (to avoid fire risk). The original dealers badge (from Delft) is attached to the front mudguard.

Here's a brief rundown on restoration:

Frame, forks and wheels media blasted and powder coated
Wheels trued
Handlebars straightened
Tinware prepped (media blasted, dents etc removed/ repaired) and repainted, including decals and pinstriping - looks incredible.
All fixings (nuts and bolts) vapour blasted and refinished
New brake linings
New rear sprocket (toothed band, not centre of sprocket)
New valves
Valve seats hardened for unleaded fuel
New wiring (with some period cloth-covered)
New battery
Valve cams reconditioned (by Newman Cams in Kent)
New gaskets
New cabling
New headset bearings
New Chain
Seat restored and re-upholstered
New footplate rubber 'mats'
New pedal rubbers
New grips
New gear shift knob
New headlight glass
New tyres

The restoration was overseen by a locally well-known restorer and wheel builder, with some elements (such as painting, leatherwork, powder coating) outsourced. I also spent a fair chunk of time sourcing parts!

No expense was spared and nothing was rushed - this had to be right, and I think it is spot on.

The bike starts and runs great (both original keys present, along with a key for the tool compartment) - absolutely no issues. Carb, clutch, gears etc all in perfect working order. Lights work (via switch on ‘dashboard), but buttons on handlebars (high beam and horn) are redundant.

I've got a small box of parts, some that came off the bike when bought, plus a manual/ parts directory.

V5 in my name

Exempt from everything, except insurance!

No Tax, No MOT required

This is a great bike for Sunday runs out, plus it'd be a great for shows and makes for a fantastic collectors bike. There are very few in this condition (if any at all) in Europe.


You could own a bike that (if kept properly) will still be running and riding in the not too distant future at 100 years old!

Lastly, I'm not desperate to sell but the funds would allow me to pursue other projects. If the right money is not achieved, I'll simply have to save for longer to start the next one!

The price reflects the agreed value I obtained from Carol Nash, which was advised to them by experts.

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