1927 Harley-Davidson FHAC Factory Twin Cam Road Racer

Below is a factory photograph of one of my favorite bikes of all time......unfortunately, one that is not known to exist today.  The bike is a 1927 FHAC Factory Racer.

Keep in mind that this is an original factory photograph, so the bike is EXACTLY as it rolled out of the race shop after initially being built.  When looking a little closer, we see the special, magneto equipped FHAC two cam bottom end, with "straight fin" Ricardo racing cylinders, and three speed transmission. This combination was capable of producing speeds well over 100 mph. The Keystone chassis was also specially built, with steering dampener neck casting, side engine plates to anchor the motor, teardrop tanks, and dropped racing bars.  The front end is the '14-style racing front end with scissor shock dampener.

Here's a look at the left side of the bike.  I love the cutdown front and rear fenders, and the shortened primary cover.  This bike's got speed written all over it.  Standard Harley "Heel/Toe" rocker clutch was used, and I really dig the tall, 28X3 Goodyear Diamond Tread tires. 

It's my dream to build a bike like this someday.  Can you imagine running flat out on this thing, at about 110, hangin' on for dear life? 

I can!!!