1947 Harley Knuck Custom Bobber
John Landstrom of Blue Moon Cycle, Inc. from Norcross, Georgia , United States made available these photos of his great lookin' 1947 Harley Knucklehead Custom Bobber.
John: "Here's my 47 Knucklehead. You might say it's a well dressed Bobber. Basically stock '47 but that's a 2" over springer from a Harley XA, front fender gone and Hollywood handlebars.
The extra couple inches of fork keeps the shiny parts from dragging in corners during TT races, that's Tavern to Tavern."
John: "I don't consider this bike to be a 'true' Bobber, it's more of a pimped out Stocker. I just has too many nice parts to be Bobber material. Fork is XA, dual exhaust, Hollywood handlebars, Cabbage Slicer rear bumper."
Straight Bobber or Custom Bobber?
To us, any Bobber is either a Straight Bobber or a Custom Bobber.
For more information, check out the Bobber Republic Info Pages!
Harley 1947 Knucklehead Engine
Engine is stock Harley FL high compression 74 cubic inch with Linkert carb.
1947 Harley Fuel Tank and Cockpit
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While he is the proud owner of quite a collection of vintage Harley Bobbers, John is also a BMW motorcycle specialist.
His company Blue Moon Cycle specializes in classic and vintage BMW motorcycles. For some real cool old school stuff, check out his website:
Blue Moon Cycle, Inc.
752 West Peachtree Street
Norcross, GA 30071
(February 2010)
