From:Peter Apostolou e-mail:Peterap-A-ptd.net
Subject:1954 st165 for sale Date:Tue Jan 13 17:54:41 2015
Hello.

I have a 1954 harley st165 that I'm looking to sell

The bike came to me with the typical story of sitting in a basement since the early seventies.

It seems that someone restored or simply repainted the bike back in 71. I have the 1971 title, the inspection sticker shows an expiration of 1972, and the license plate is dated from 71-72. So I want to believe the story.

The bike didn't run. I replaced the wiring harness, and gave the bike a full tune up. She shows just under 100 psi on a compression test.

The bike does run, but the carb is in poor shape to make it "road ready". The flange that mounts to the cylinder is cracked, and I think she's running lean because of that. I didn't want to push it. But it will start right up. Getting a good crisp idle and "snappy" acceleration is a chore.

It also seems that something must have fallen on the bike while sitting for 40 years. There is a minor dent on the gas tank, one of the seat springs is bent and the rear fender is a bit wonky.

I have been told that the exhaust is off of an off-road model harley. I kind of like the look so I left it alone.

The petcock currently leaks a very small amount of fuel when off. I am looking into sourcing a replacement

I'm ASKING $3700

Anyone is free to come check it out and I can send pictures of anything of interest. Bike is located in northwest New Jersey. 07825

Email is peterap@ptd.net

Thanks for looking,

Pete