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Posted By: Gary Drye 1981 Harley Dealer Promo Prints...any info? - Wed Oct 02 2019 07:38 PM
In 1981 I was given 2 sets of these prints after purchasing a new Harley. They depict the new models for 1981. The two sets are the only ones I have ever seen. I have checked Ebay periodically over the many years and not even "completed auctions" show anything. I recently contacted the Harley Museum seeking info, but they said they could not provide any info as it may "influence the market". These were originally just the prints and I had one set professionally framed. There are six prints total in each set and each print is a biker scene from Sturgis, Daytona and others. I am only showing 3 of the 6 prints. My question is...Have any of you owned or ever seen these prints? Rare? Although they are NOT for sale at this time, I'd like to know a value if anyone is knowledgeable. Just looking for info. If there is an artist, the name is covered by the frame and removing a print from these frames is not as simple as bending tabs back and removing it. Thank you for any info.

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Posted By: Loyd Pierce Re: 1981 Harley Dealer Promo Prints...any info? - Wed Oct 02 2019 10:18 PM
Gary good to see your post was thinking of you the other day. Was talking with Bob Drake , you ,him and a few more got me headed in the right direction. Thanks!
No help with the prints,other than dealer friend here says he somewhat remembers them,he didn't remember them being a promo give away. but he also said he has forgot more about the eighties than he remembers..
Posted By: Gary Drye Re: 1981 Harley Dealer Promo Prints...any info? - Thu Oct 03 2019 10:19 AM
Loyd, good to know you're doing fine. Hope your collecting is doing just as well. I don't believe these were "giveaways" per se. I think the dealer felt sorry for me! I had bought a new 1980 Lowrider in August and that January, it was stolen. He told me about a 1981 limited production model that was just coming out and asked if I was interested. I really don't remember if I got these prints before or after the bike arrived. Maybe each dealer got a couple of sets when they sold one of these limited production models?
Posted By: Catauladave Re: 1981 Harley Dealer Promo Prints...any info? - Fri Oct 04 2019 01:02 AM
I think that I have seen the Boot Hill print. Dave
Posted By: Alicecooper999 Re: 1981 Harley Dealer Promo Prints...any info? - Wed Nov 06 2019 12:49 AM
The museum thought info might influence the market?

So they couldn't tell you anything at all about them WTH?
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