Shannons have several interesting HDs at their upcoming Sydney auction this Sunday.
See Lot X - Is that all a WLA is worth (coming off a collection, seems in good nick)?
NB: This post is just FYI only - I have absolutely no connection to Shannons or any of the bikes being put up for sale.
When i win lotto tonight, i will buy lot g as i have the perfect spot at home for it. I will always know where to find the g-spot.
Some of those old dungers are getting expensive
Harley-Davidson Topper
1964 Harley-Davidson Topper
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson
Assembly
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Class
scooter
Engine
10 cu in (164 cc) 2-stroke single-cylinder engine with reed valve
Compression ratio
A: 6.6:1 AH: 8.0:1
Top speed
46 mph (74 km/h)
Power
9 hp (6.7 kW)
Transmission
continuously variable transmission, between 18:1 and 6:1
Suspension
Front: leading link Rear: swingarm, two extension springs
Brakes
Front and rear: 5 in internal expanding drum
Tires
4.00 x 12
Wheelbase
51.5 in (1,308 mm)
Dimensions
L 75 in (1,905 mm) W 24 in (610 mm) H 37 in (940 mm)
Seat height
30 in (762 mm)
Fuel capacity
1.7 US gal (6.4 L)
The Harley-Davidson Topper was the only motor scooter that the Harley-Davidson Motor Company ever produced.
The Topper had a 165 cc (10.1 cu in) single-cylinder two-stroke engine mounted horizontally between the floorboards. The engine required a premixed gasoline/oil mixture. The starter was of the rope-recoil type similar to lawnmowers or the Lambretta E model. Unlike most scooters with enclosed engines, the Topper's engine did not have a cooling fan.
It was expected that the low, horizontally-mounted engine would be cooled by air passing under the scooter, but some Toppers developed overheating problems. The engine used a reed valve in its induction system.
The engine powered a continuously variable transmission that included a safety device that did not allow the scooter to move from rest at engine speeds higher than 1800 rpm. Final drive was by an exposed roller chain.
The Topper had 5 inch internal expanding drum brakes on both wheels. The front brake was controlled by a hand lever with a parking brake lock; the rear brake was controlled by a pedal.
The front body, front fender and floorboards of the Topper were made of stamped steel, and the engine cover and body were made of molded fiberglass.
The Topper H was introduced in 1961 (sold through 1965) with a new alloy cylinder head that increased the compression ratio to 8.0:1, the transmission placed in a sealed oil bath, a reusable foam air filter, and revisions to the cylinder ports and air intake tube.
A detuned version of the Topper was also available, with the power restricted to 5 hp (3.7 kW).This was advertised as the "Topper U"
