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The Art Of Mechanical Form. (P)ART Exhibition At Harley-Davidson Museum.

Published by Cyril Huze February 18th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.

11bisHDpart22HDpartThe (P)ART showcases 29 carefully staged and artistic photographs dating as early as 1912 that highlight the style of legendary Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts. At Harley-Davidson Museum January 16- May 17, 2015

Top Picture.
 This is it! – when you speak of motorcycle bumpers. It has everything; appearance, utility, class, and value.” – Harley-Davidson Parts and Accessories Catalog. Big Twin Fender, 1955. Harley-Davidson Archives.

Bottom Picture.
Do not pry the muffler slots further open because doing so only increases the exhaust noise and attracts undesirable attention, without better motor performance.” – Harley-Davidson Rider’s Hand Book. Four-tube Muffler for DL Model, 1929. Harley-Davidson Archives.

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  1. 1 805dude Feb 18th, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    That front bumper was referred to as “pedestrian slashers” by my old man.

  2. 2 DAYTONA DONNIE Feb 19th, 2015 at 9:12 am

    I remember an Ole Timer calling them ” Bug Splitters “

  3. 3 Shanedrive Feb 19th, 2015 at 9:29 am

    I’ve a customer w/’62 pan that has these on front and rear. He calls ’em “tater slicers”

  4. 4 grmp54 Feb 19th, 2015 at 10:03 am

    Cabbage cutter.

  5. 5 Chuck C. Feb 19th, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    I always heard cookie cuter

  6. 6 Pat Simmons Feb 19th, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    Cheese cutter…😝

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