1956 Harley-Davidson KHK in Minneapolis, MN

Introduced in 1952, Harley?s Model K Sport and Sport Solo motorcycles were an all-new design.They featured styling and influence that was part 125 Model S, part W 45 Sidevalve and part FL 61 OHV Big Twin, with other innovations incorporated. The Model K was an exciting and different motorcycle. It represented the most technologically advanced and modern motorcycle that Harley Davidson had produced to date.The factory KR racers dominated the National Championships, winning every class `C` race with the efforts of brave men like Joe Leonard and Brad Andres.The ?56 model is lower and sleeker looking thanks to major changes including an all newly designed chassis with a much lower center of gravity. A sturdier 1" raised steering neck, 9/16" shorter rear shock absorbers, stronger seat casting with lower seat position and stronger upper shock attaching area and shock mounts. All this plus new larger shocks with more oil capacity and nice chrome covers, stronger swingarm coupled with 18" Wheels front and rear and speedster handlebars equals a lower, better handling Model K. This geometry remains basically the same through 1966. The 1956 frame is one year only, as it has a cast upper engine mount while the 1957 and later have a Fabricated Steel Mount of basically the same dimensions. Having seen very little use in its 58 years, it is offered in truly excellent original condition. Not perfect, by any means, but a great original bike in original Black with Champion Yellow slash paint.The engine starts and runs well with good compression. It shifts well through the gears via a good clutch. Brakes and suspension work well.