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1954 Model 165

 

The 1954 Model 165...

A Spring Special date February 26, 1954 announced an optional two-tone paint scheme - the tank is Brilliant Black with a 3" wide Daytona Ivory stripe encircling the tank, fenders and fork panel are Daytona Ivory.

Motor - General

Motor - Cylinder - Piston

Flywheels - Shafts - Connecting Rods

Crankcases and Fittings

Carburetor and Air Cleaner

Magneto

Not used on this model.

Generator The Model 165 used the same generator that was previously used on the 1952 Model 125.

See the Generator chapter for details.

Spark Coil and Spark Plugs

Starter and Transmission

Clutch and Clutch Control

Chain and Sprocket

Rear Wheel and Brake

Rims and Spokes

Front Wheel and Brake

Front Brake Control

Front Fork

Frame and Rear Fork

Safety Guard and Splash Shields

Jiffy Stand and Footrests

Body

Saddle

Dual Seat and Trail Seat

Buddy Seat

Luggage Carrier

Handlebars

Windshield

Fenders and Chain Guards

Gas Tank

Tool Box

Muffler and Exhaust Pipe

Battery and Holders

Speedometer and Drive

Headlamp and Tail Lamp

Front Fender Lamp and Parts

Horn

Wiring

Switches

Ammeter

Voltage Regulator

The 74510-47 voltage regulator is about 2.5 inches square. The cover is held on by bend-over tabs. This style was used from 1948 until 1954.

Auxiliary Seat and Footrests

Saddle Bags

Accessories

Tools

Miscellaneous Common Items

Accessories - Not in Parts Catalogs

Some text

Paint Colors

Standard: Anniversary Yellow, Daytona Ivory, Forest Green, Glacier Blue, Pepper Red
Optional Colors: None
Optional Colors (February 26, 1954 - later): Tank is Brilliant Black with a 3" wide Daytona Ivory stripe encircling the tank, fenders and fork panel are Daytona Ivory.
Undocumented Colors: There exists the possibility that the factory produced some bikes with "two-tone" paint schemes listed for KH/74 OHV/Servi-Car only.

See the Paint Colors chapter for details.

References


Brilliant Black

Anniversary Yellow

Daytona Ivory

Forest Green

Glacier Blue

Pepper Red

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