1. After 20+ years it's time to pass the torch. If you are interested in acquiring this forum please contact support@cv-performance.com for details. Any spam will be reported and blocked.
  2. Welcome to Bike Talk, a forum for all bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts. If you are new to Bike Talk, be sure to register for free and join the conversation.

    There's always someone around willing to help out with questions or give a friendly wave back. All Harley and metric riders are welcome.
Bike Talk Motorcycle Forum is For Sale Welcome to Bike Talk

Curious about Harley Aermachi Sprint, any thoughts?

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by HellBoy, Dec 29, 2009.

Page 1 of 2
  1. HellBoy

    HellBoy New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2008
    Messages:
    706
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    NYC
    I've been looking at Harley Davidson's Aermachi SS350 and 250's on ebay and Craigslist. I'm interested in knowing more about them, best years, most desirable features, known quirks/problems. Anyone here have any experience with one? I'd like it as a local runabout, not as a replacement for my Street Bob.
    HellBoy, Dec 29, 2009
    #1
  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2005
    Messages:
    12,545
    Likes Received:
    10
    i rode with a guy that had the 350 back in the late 60's...i was on a pan, and it kept up and he didnt have any abnormal problems with it......
    chucktx, Dec 29, 2009
    #2
  4. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2006
    Messages:
    9,926
    Likes Received:
    50
    Location:
    Alvin TX
    My brother & I had a friend who also had a 350 back in around 70-71 & he rode it all over the state ,New Mexico at the time & he stayed with us we both had sportys 1200 at that time
    cowboy, Dec 29, 2009
    #3
  5. HellBoy

    HellBoy New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2008
    Messages:
    706
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    NYC
    That sounds like it was fun. I was also wondering if it would be difficult to put forward controls on it.
    HellBoy, Dec 29, 2009
    #4
  6. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2005
    Messages:
    12,545
    Likes Received:
    10
    got a pic of the one you are looking at???? i dont remember from the 60's much, but with a pic we may be able to help ya out............
    chucktx, Dec 30, 2009
    #5
  7. HellBoy

    HellBoy New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2008
    Messages:
    706
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    NYC
    HellBoy, Dec 30, 2009
    #6
  8. HellBoy

    HellBoy New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2008
    Messages:
    706
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    NYC
    This is a rolling chassis of the 1973, I'll keep trying until I find a better image I can capture.

    Attached Files:

    HellBoy, Dec 30, 2009
    #7
  9. 59panhead

    59panhead New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 28, 2009
    Messages:
    60
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    3rd Rock from the Sun, Colorado
    Well the bikes were made in Italy and brought of here by Harley! They run great and a good friend in SE Wi about 38 miles from the Harley Motherland aka...Milwuakee has a ton of them....he still races a 350 in vintage flat track races around there! He has them hanging on the walls in his house....He is a major Aermachi guy and has parts and bikes in and out all the time! He has a nice collection of V-Twin bikes too!

    I can call him to see if he has any parts or complete bikes for sale! I did get parts from him for a friend restoring one in Denver and its a great runaround town bike !
    Last edited: Dec 30, 2009
    59panhead, Dec 30, 2009
    #8
  10. HellBoy

    HellBoy New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2008
    Messages:
    706
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    NYC
    Thanks 59, I'd really appreciate a contact with Sprint experience if you'd be kind enough to get me in touch with your friend. I'm not planning on buying one soon though. I figure I'll do some research, find out which model/year/color/features are considered the most desirable, and hopefully buy one late spring/summer. That's assuming I'm not out of work like I was last summer.. ugghh..
    HellBoy, Dec 30, 2009
    #9
  11. cardboard

    cardboard Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2007
    Messages:
    11,459
    Likes Received:
    56
    Location:
    Lake Livingston, Tx.
    If you can find a American Iron magazine Sept 2009 they have a small article on the bike you are askin about in the magazine dude, and a couple pictures. HD 250 Sprint on page 100.
    I know you can order back issues on the magazine.

    Harley Forum - American Iron Magazine Harley Magazine
    cardboard, Dec 30, 2009
    #10
  12. 59panhead

    59panhead New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 28, 2009
    Messages:
    60
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    3rd Rock from the Sun, Colorado
    When your ready let me know! :D
    59panhead, Dec 30, 2009
    #11
  13. 59panhead

    59panhead New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 28, 2009
    Messages:
    60
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    3rd Rock from the Sun, Colorado
    The later years of production on the 350 they added electric start with the kick start too!
    59panhead, Dec 30, 2009
    #12
  14. HarleysLR

    HarleysLR Active Member

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2007
    Messages:
    2,113
    Likes Received:
    13
    Location:
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Hey 59 where in Colorado are you, I'm in Colorado Springs.
    HarleysLR, Dec 30, 2009
    #13
  15. HellBoy

    HellBoy New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2008
    Messages:
    706
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    NYC
    love that kick start option!
    HellBoy, Dec 30, 2009
    #14
  16. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2005
    Messages:
    12,545
    Likes Received:
    10
    if the bikes were designed to compete with the british iron and flat track, the shifter will probably be on the right side......brake on the left. not sure tho.......
    chucktx, Dec 30, 2009
    #15
  17. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2005
    Messages:
    12,545
    Likes Received:
    10
    also, the bike on ebay doesnt have the front downtubes like the one you posted........without the down tube it may be a little more difficult to add forward controls.....
    chucktx, Dec 30, 2009
    #16
  18. cardboard

    cardboard Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2007
    Messages:
    11,459
    Likes Received:
    56
    Location:
    Lake Livingston, Tx.
    If i was spending 6000 ,I would be lookin at a 1200cc sportster.

    got a 09 nightster for 9000.00 brand new
    cardboard, Dec 30, 2009
    #17
  19. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2005
    Messages:
    12,545
    Likes Received:
    10
    he just got off a sportster..........lookin for a get around town bike.......i think..
    chucktx, Dec 30, 2009
    #18
  20. cardboard

    cardboard Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 12, 2007
    Messages:
    11,459
    Likes Received:
    56
    Location:
    Lake Livingston, Tx.
    A sportster ain't a git around town bike ?

    [​IMG]
    cardboard, Dec 30, 2009
    #19
  21. nebassin

    nebassin New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 26, 2009
    Messages:
    16
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    lincoln, ne.
    they where not worth a tinkers d-- then, and you would have a lot of trouble keeping them going then. let alone now. i may be wrong, just my own opinion.
    nebassin, Dec 30, 2009
    #20
Page 1 of 2

Share This Page

XenPorta © Jason Axelrod from 8WAYRUN.COM