What is Aermacchi Harley Davidson - What are the Harley AMF Years
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4 жыл бұрынWhat is Aermacchi Harley Davidson - What are the Harley AMF Years - Here I discuss all the motorcycles and the history behind H-D buying Aermacchi, an Italian motorcycle manufacturer in the 1960s
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@RevelatorAlf 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Let us know if your have more details about any of the Aermacchi HD models or if you own a particular model too. More videos like this here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLmgCmljtdCzVONymdAQaATNeRMwEQ77af
@unwrangler11 5 ай бұрын
I bought a 1975 SS250 brand new. It was a great bike and my first. I learned a lot about riding on that bike. After I rode it a couple of years and had to replace the tires, I put a pair of Yokahoma semi-knobs and took it off roading too. The kick lever kept on stripping out so I had it welded to the crank shaft and never had a problem after. At the time, it seemed to be able to keep up with hyway traffic and I even rode 2 up on it. I ended up upgrading to a bigger bike in the mid-80’s. I loved that bike and would have kept it but for the fact that I didn’t have room for 2 bikes.
@Hobby-zn7ce 3 жыл бұрын
Bringing a "72" Aermacchi SS350 back to life.
@RevelatorAlf 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@oneofmany1087 Жыл бұрын
I'M working on a 1973 ss 350, it runs great, but the electric starter isn't working. so, I have a new one just has to put it in. I got lucky and found one NOS from an old Harley shop
@rickvia8435 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comprehensive history of the Aermacchis. The displacements listed along w/ the horsepower ratings - very Interesting. My folks bought me a new 1972 65cc Leggero when I was 11. I didn't know what to do with myself. That thing was a blast, but the shifter arrangement was a nightmare and I don't think it ever worked correctly - missed shifts, falling out of gear, etc. Harley called it the "Quick Selection" shifter.
@alessandrogoglione113 Жыл бұрын
I worked in that italian firm at Varese in the 70's......
@rogersmith3149 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 1971 MLS 125 Rapido that my dad bought for me new when I was 11. Just dug it out of the barn where it had been deteriorating for the past 30 years. Last had it running and licensed around 1990. Plan on doing a restoration on it. With its high exhaust pipe, unique dual rear sprocket setup that allowed for a change of gearing without removing the rear wheel, and stock semi-knobbly rear tire the bike was more of a dual sport/scrambler than a strictly road bike.
@RevelatorAlf 3 жыл бұрын
Ah beautiful. Be great to see that running again
@elwoodberg960 3 жыл бұрын
I have tbe same parts but I cant find parts.
@kimschaefer7855 2 жыл бұрын
Sonny’s in lowell Massachusetts does Aermacchi restoration, I have a 1970 Rapido restored by Ross and it is beautiful.
@Cj-yw8cs Жыл бұрын
Bought a lil H.D. over 30 yrs ago. Thought for sure ya needed s.a.e. wrenchs for the basterd. Just put the low speed jet in the delorto carb for the 1962 250cc. I will see it run ( looks pretty good so far) Don't want to get ahead of myself, but there is a rapido that is getting its come up after the sprint runs
@yardbird-wh2bx 3 ай бұрын
Having a tough time getting the 62' to make electricity
@paullivingston7350 2 жыл бұрын
Running now 74 sx175 always wanted one.
@fedricoekkelenkamp5384 4 жыл бұрын
I had a Harley Davidson SX 175 two stroke bike from 1975. after a restoration i sold it to a fellow Harley Rider .
@RevelatorAlf 4 жыл бұрын
Ah excellent. Do you have any photos?
@mikeskidmore6754 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video Great History .. I think HD Manufactured their own light weight two stroke Motorcycle and scooters in the USA in the 1950's before they bought into Aermacchi. The only thing missing from your Video is photos of some of the bikes the road race bikes in particualr.. Yamaha Started selling the TZ-125 250 500 and 750 cc road race bikes in 1974 so it's Impressive that Aermacchis beat even Yamaha in that era of road racing.. The Itilian bikes were pretty good but this when the Japanase "Big-4" were just getitng going .. and just like the Britich Brands they did not keep up with the Japanese..
@mattmonteith2175 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 1967 Harley davidson 250 dirt bike just bought it don't know much about it I know it rare
@mikeskidmore6754 3 жыл бұрын
There is a Great Promotional Video form 1974 on all HD Models it was filmed around Road America Race course in WI
@joeambaye8681 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review - I learned something new! You deserve a 🍺
@RevelatorAlf 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe
@noelhernancolohualopez4625 2 жыл бұрын
Yo tengo una AMF HARLEY DAVIDSON 2 TIEMPOS .pero tengo dudas sobre la cilindrada...pero me parece que es 250cc..ocupo de tu ayuda..tengo dudas!!?
@geneclarke2205 4 жыл бұрын
Harley made and sold snowmobiles between 1971 and 1975 using Aermacchi manufactured two-stroke engines the Y-398cc and Y-440cc. The snowmobiles were initially assembled at the York, PA facility under the AMF brand which was a part of AMF's Western Tool Division. When AMF acquired H-D they branded the snowmobiles as Harley sleds and moved assemble to Oak Creek, MO which assembled the then branded Harley-Davidson golf carts. The Harley sleds couldn't compete in the established market against Polaris, Artic Cat, and Ski-Doo (Bombardier) and the Harley sleds gained a reputation for poor frame and drive train quality even as the engines performed well. A good book to read is "Well Made in America: Lessons from Harley-Davidson on Being the Best" about taking H-D private from AMF and their 5 year turnaround strategy. H-D was within 3 days of closing its doors before they found a bank that would take a chance and provide funding.
@RevelatorAlf 4 жыл бұрын
They sure did. Thanks so much Gene. Cheers
@davidmacgregor5193 3 жыл бұрын
Harley - Davidson also built Golf Carts from 1963 until 1982, the carts were powered by a 245 cc single cylinder 2-stroke motor. Elvis Presley was an owner and rider of Harley - Davidson motorcycles, in 1967 Elvis bought a brand new blue and white Harley - Davidson golf cart and he didn't even play golf, Elvis used the cart to drive around his vast Graceland estate. Elvis's H-D golf cart is on display at the Graceland estate to this day.
@jessicastefanoff4304 3 жыл бұрын
Was just traded an SX 125 Harley-Davidson run missing light in gear shift
@RevelatorAlf 3 жыл бұрын
OK cheers
@davisworth5114 2 жыл бұрын
You missed two of the nicest Sprint road bikes, the C model and the H model, both 250cc flat singles, the H model was very popular and could run with the Sportsters on the highway, also you missed the fact that you could go to your Harley dealer and buy a ready to race flat-tracker, the CRS, and the road race ready CRTT. These racers were very competitive, Mert Lawwill races a CRS in "On any Sunday" and the 350cc 4-stroke CRTT is still being raced today in Europe and South America, their flat single motors led to excellant handling, In 1966 a 250cc CRS Sprint set a world record in the 250CC class, turning over 176 mph. There are a lot of picture of these machines on the web, they are among the most handsome machines ever built.
@bryanwhitton1784 11 ай бұрын
Don't forget the ERS. That was the 350 CC version. I raced one in 1971 - 73. Great handling bike. I won a lot of TT races and more than a few 1/4 mile races. I even won one 1/2 mile race in Calistoga, CA. In reference to Mert Lawwill, I was "helping" him unload his factory racer at the San Jose 1/2 mile national in 71 or so and I asked him how could I make my Sprint more competitive. His answer; "Get a Yamaha". When a bike is talked about as a "great handling bike" that is usually a nice way of saying no power. I still loved my ERS. I have a 1972 Sprint that I have been wanting to restore with 1973 components to get the 5 speed and better head for more power. Maybe someday.
@mikeskidmore6754 3 жыл бұрын
I see they is a Compnay still supplying Aeramacchi parts HD could care less they want you to spend $25,000 on a new Crusier bike
@375GTB 3 жыл бұрын
Ask the man who rode one! 1967 250 1970 -1976 $400 with 6 Thou on the clock.... A neighbor & truck driver.... Sold for camera repair school money.... Still miss that bike. At age 71.... J.C.
@robertchapman1516 2 жыл бұрын
You have to do better on your report. There were many dealer 1 off special designs for America. The backbone designs produced bikes in all classes and fiction. From Trials to Gpg in America. Check your history about the HD in America. Universal backbone frame made for a unlimited bike designs.
@RevelatorAlf 2 жыл бұрын
ok
@predictableskater 2 жыл бұрын
I own a 1976 sprint and it’s quick
@RevelatorAlf 2 жыл бұрын
nice
@rameybutler-hm7nx 5 ай бұрын
Harley should have kept the italian branch. It could have been soo much more.
@robertchapman1516 7 ай бұрын
You have no Sprint pictures
@saddle8bag 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting. I wonder if they sold that stuff in the states. I don't remember ever seeing any of them. This was my first bike. www.mecum.com/lots/CM0616-243696/1972-suzuki-tc90-dual-range/ The one I dreamed about back then was this one: i.pinimg.com/originals/d6/7c/1a/d67c1aa7c79ec3155ffbb1f440e46ede.jpg
@RevelatorAlf 4 жыл бұрын
Oh yes they were indeed. Not I’m massive numbers but they had a presence sure
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