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The Hans Schifferle Collection 1987 Harley-Davidson 1,637cc Heritage Softail Custom Registration no. not registered Frame no. 1HD1BJL13HY010882 Engine no. DKM 231068
The Hans Schifferle Collection , 1987 Harley-Davidson 1,637cc Heritage Softail CustomRegistration no. not registered Frame no. 1HD1BJL13HY010882 Engine no. DKM 231068
The Hans Schifferle Collection
1987 Harley-Davidson 1,637cc Heritage Softail Custom
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 1HD1BJL13HY010882
Engine no. DKM 231068
1987 Harley-Davidson 1,637cc Heritage Softail Custom
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 1HD1BJL13HY010882
Engine no. DKM 231068
• Completed in 2000
• 2,395 kilometres since completion
• Registered as manufactured in 1987
An important event in the lengthy development of Harley's perennial v-twin occurred in 1984 with the introduction of the new all-alloy Evolution engine together with a diaphragm clutch, air-assisted shock absorbers, and toothed-belt final drive. By this time Harley-Davidson had freed itself from the American Machine & Foundry group, and one of the more significant developments of the immediately post-AMF era was the introduction in '84 of the traditionally styled Softail. The Softail featured a cleverly disguised rear end looking like that of a pre-war 'rigid'-framed Harley but was, in fact, sprung, as its name suggests, with the two dampers mounted beneath the frame. Completing the 'vintage' retro look was a girder-type front fork with bottom link and centre spring. This was the look the die-hard Harley traditionalists had been waiting for, and the Springer Softail and its derivatives would prove an enduring success.
Testing a Heritage Softail in 1987, Bike magazine's editor Roger Willis was amazed at the effect the Harley had on people, attracting admiring glances wherever it went. He was even more surprised to discover that it actually worked. "As a posing tool, the Heritage turned out to be utterly wonderful, but I still expected it to be utterly useless as a functional motorcycle. It was therefore a pleasant surprise to find that the fun extended beyond outrageous image projection."
If the standard offering could inspire such a reception, imagine the reaction when you turn up on something like this extensively customised Heritage Softail, which was built for Hans by a Munich based Harley-Davidson dealer at a cost of over €80,000. It features a Revtech engine incorporating S&S components and a 1987 frame exempting it from Germany's noise regulations. Other notable features include Axtel cylinder barrels; Lockhart oil cooler; Wiwo/Akront billet wheels; Wiwo swingarm; and plentiful chrome throughout. Completed and registered in 2000 (as manufactured in 1987), the machine has covered only 2,395 kilometres since completion and is presented in commensurately good condition. Accompanying documentation consists of a German Fahrzeugschein and an expired TüV (MoT) certificate and correspondence.
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N (NOVA): This lot is subject to a fee of £125 + VAT payable by the Buyer, to undertake the relevant NOVA and C88 (Customs) clearance applications. Please see the Conditions of Sale for further information.
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.
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