1946 Harley-Davidson WL, in Black

This 1946 Harley-Davidson WL Solo is equipped with the original 45ci flathead V-twin, hand-shifted three-speed transmission & Inkert Carb.
Paint on fenders is original, tank has been repainted.
Easy to start. Matching numbers on the cases. Bike was just inspected, serviced, tuned and road tested by Oceana Cycles in Virginia Beach to ensure it's ready for the next owner with no maintenance or repairs needed. It's ready to show or ride (or both).
Bike is in excellent condition.
I'm glad to assist with shipping if needed and storing it is no problem while we're waiting on transport or pick-up.
Virginia Title is in hand, clear and in my name.
Engine Design The “flathead” WL 45 was the backbone of Harley's lineup. Not only did it serve well as a courier machine with tens of thousands manufactured for World War II, but also in numerous two and three-wheeled versions. And it was the mount of choice for many police departments. The WL series also enjoyed great commercial service and was the basis of a machine. Advantages of a flathead (side-valve) engine over an OHV (overhead valve) engine were cost of manufacture and simplicity. With valves positioned in the engine block beside the piston, instead of in the cylinder head as in an OHV engine, push rods and rocker arms were not needed. Cylinder heads need only be a simple casting with threaded holes for the spark plugs. Spark Control Grip Retarding the distributor timing helps cold engine starting, and on early Harley flathead models this was done manually. The left hand grip was referred to as the "spark control" grip. Before kick-starting the engine, the rider twisted the cable-activated left grip outward, moving the ignition timer outward. This would retard the ignition timing. Once the engine started and was warmed up enough, he would twist the grip back inward to it's fully advanced normal running position. Sometimes when riding, a rider might retard the distributor slightly to avoid engine knock under heavy load or acceleration.