Legacy Project No.1

VL Heaven Legacy Project No. 1

Let's look at Harley-Davidson Police bikes and policing methods in the 1930s, then commercial terms for this project:

The Lawbreaker's Challenge

"Officials all over the country are finding that the methods of yesterday cannot cope with today's complex police problems. A few
short years ago machine-gun bandits, kidnapers, youthful holdup men, racketeers and gangsters were scarcely heard of, but now
they have become bywords in every community throughout the land.

The issue is the need for quick apprehension and swift justice for those individuals who have no respect for law, order, or the rights
of others. To whip this group into line there is an effective solution - virile, young, officers mounted on fleet Harley-Davidson
motorcycles. Nothing will strike more terror into the heart of a law violator than the scream of a police motorcycle siren. He realizes
flight is futile for he knows too well that the motorcycle officer can flash through traffic or fly over the highway and quickly overtake
him. And few lawbreakers will take a chance against motorcycle officers who are physically hardened and mentally quick and sharp
from their service in the open air.

The public is demanding that the menace of the lawbreaking motorist and the criminal be broken. An adequate number of modern,
Harley-Davidson police motorcycles is a vital part of the police equipment your department should have, to give your community
the protection it demands and needs." (1934 Police Brochure).

1934 Harley-Davidson Brochure

"They're newer than new, hotter than hot, faster than fast, and neater than neat. In fact, brother, they're honeys! These new 1934
model Harley-Davidsons make previous models, as good as they were, look out of date, and no foolin'. These 1934 dream ships with
their ultra-modern styling will make your old heart go pit-a-pat when you check them over. Boy, every time we look at a 1934
model our fingers start to itch to get at the throttle and listen to the pretty music from that new muffler.

Look at the new fenders. Ain't that sumpin! Streamlining adapted to a motorcycle at its very best. Air-flo design is what we call it,
and it matches up in style with the dynamite and wallop packed in the 1934 VLD motors. When you pour in that throttle, they cut
loose and start producing real horses, actually 36 h.p. at 4600 r.p.m., and we don't have to tell you that this means miles per hour
and lots of 'em. When this husky baby starts drinking in gasoline through that Y-shaped, no resistance intake manifold, things start
to happen and your speedometer needle begins to move like the second hand on a watch.

The 74 Big Twin is the battle wagon of the 1934 Harley-Davidson line. Flashing, rocket-like speed, bulldog power and unlimited
dependability are the characteristics of this TNT powered speedster. Class in every line. Just look at those new guards, the new
tank insignia, the chrome plated covers on the chain guard, the new Comfort Saddle and the trim tail light. Last year our special
motors were listed at $10 higher than the standard, but we're coming in on the New Deal, and for 1934 the $10 extra charge is
taken off. How's that, brother?"

Commercial Terms

This project aims to build about ten 1934-36 Harley-Davidson police pursuit bikes, in the US and Europe, then check that they will
record 100 mph on their speedometers, as the California Highway Patrol newsreel of September 1935. If you want to be part of the
project, you can purchase a bike as follows.

Standard Specification

1934/5 VLD or VD solo 74 cubic inch/1200 cc Harley-Davidson, with high compression heads, Police White with black striping CHP
color scheme, 100 mph Corbin speedometer, three speed gearbox, front safety guard, rear luggage rack, fire extinguisher and first
aid kit.
Price $42,000. One third nonreturnable deposit on ordering, one third progress payment when large components of machine are
assembled, one third on delivery. All bikes will be running, with titles, and sufficiently accurately restored to receive awards from
AMCA judging (85 points and above). All bikes will run at 100 mph recorded on the speedometer.

Options

1936 VLD or VD. Add $700.
1936 VLH 80 cubic inch/1300 cc. Add $1800.
Police special speedometer (few only). Add $2500.
Four speed VL gearbox (few only). Add $3800.
1934/5 aluminum heads. Add $400.
Fails to make 100 mph. Subtract $1000.

Please E-mail steve@vlheaven.com or call +44.1303.256266 to discuss options and delivery dates.