This is our 1963 Duo Glide Supersport. This is Paul's favorite ride and is an original panhead with 6 volt electrics and kick-only start.
We've had this bike about 8 years now and it is ridden frequently. For our Yuma friends,... Yes, this is Postman's old bike from the Rough Riders MC.
This bike is equipped with rare F-1 and F-5 highway packages and is called the "King of the Highway" edition. Through the years we've changed several parts but always with kept original equipment. It is a FLHF noting that the abbreviations were modified during this production period. Usually the "H" meant "handshift" except for these higher compression baggers. For these Duos, the "H" actually meant Highway also identifying a higher compression engine. It is a FL tourbike, Highway, Supersport, with Foot shift.
As an interesting story, we've discovered than the search for Harley parts of this vintage may take you to Europe. It seems that the national police departments of Greece and the Netherlands bought a large number of Harley police bikes in the late 50's and early 60's. Along with that, huge parts supply packages ended up in local warehouses to support these Harlies. Two European gentlemen bought them some years ago and are now primary sources as we buy/bring BACK these parts to America. Strange, but true.
For anyone getting into classic bikes, they are truly a unique riding experience. My first encounter with the "odd" was watching my windshield bend back in the windstream as I cruised the Interstate. These old beaded windshields tend to do that. As with most older bikes, both the spark and throttle must be moved during operation. The throttle doesn't kick back by itself. This is why old acrobatic motorcycle groups were able to set speed and form those wonderful piramids of people! We hardily recommend seeing California's Victor McClaughlin's Precision Riding Club act!
I recently installed period saddlebag rails and the rear bumper. With that accomplishment, it is now truly a "bagger" with all the bells and whistles.
Somebody asked about the girls on the license plate holder. I made them from DeWars beer can holders. They were offered during the 1990's and are easy to modify once you find one. They attract a lot of attention and so far, people who notice them have nothing but compliments. I don't mind at all if somebody copies this idea. They come up regularly on eBay and are not expensive.
