November 22, 2019
Dirty 1948 Harley Panhead Motorcycle
Harley Panheads were built and sold as 1948 through 1965 model years. The 1948 (like this one) was the last big twin Harley with a factory Springer front end, and the 1965 (first and last Panheads) was the first Harley Big Twin with an electric starter and 12 volt electrics.
Here is a mostly correct and original 1948 Panhead and quick explanation of how it works.
Filed under Classic Harley History by Buzz Kanter
OK, here is a photo of my next project bike in basic “as bought” condition. I plan to use this rare ex-police 1965 Harley Panhead – rare because it came from the factory with 3 1/2 gallon tanks and handshifter set up.
Rare 1965 Harley Panhead Tank-Shifter
This was the last year for actual tankshifters, as the 1966 Shovelhead came with the handshifter mounted on the down tubes. This one has been repainted a few times and has had some parts swapped out since it came off service as a police motorcycle.
Subscribe to American Iron Magazine to follow a series or articles on this bike later in the year.
Filed under Buzz Kanter Classic Motorcycle Blog, Classic Harley History by Buzz_Kanter
May 11, 2017
Classic Harley Panhead Art
Nothing special, but I like this photo of the left side gas tank and handshifter of my 1948 Harley Panhead.
I had just ridden to the local gas station to fill up and the sun was going down, so I pulled over to take this photo with my cellphone camera.
1948 Harley Panhead in late day sun
Looks artsy, so thought we’d share it here. – Buzz Kanter
Filed under Buzz Kanter Classic Motorcycle Blog, Motorcycles by Buzz_Kanter
