Classic Motorcycles and the "Fonz"

Classic Motorcycles and the "Fonz"

One of the best known situation comedy shows “Happy Days” which is still showing as repeats in various countries of the world, is still to this day an all time Classic TV. Show.
The leading character known as “The Fonz” (Arthur Fonzarelli {Henry Winkler}) dressed in iconic leather jacket, tight jeans and that white T shirt, rode a Classic British Motorcycle or three in the series. If the series was repeated in Australia. or U.S. today, only bike heads would notice the change in motorcycles and models used on the show.
The show Happy Days, was most popular towards the late seventies and ran for a staggering 11 seasons. (1972 the pilot, to the series end in 1984).
There were conflicting opinions as to what motorcycle he had from show to show. For example, the Happy Days Picture Gallery had him next to a Harley Davidson Sportster motorcycle and the in later episodes, a pre-unit 500 Triumph Twin (more on this later) and even a B.S.A. motorcycle.
Google Groups thought that one motorcycle was a Triumph, unspecified model, and the other a Harley Davidson Knuckle Head (doubtfull, because of the size) and not a Harley Davidson Sportster (more likely) So where's the evidence, it seems however, the Fonz was a man of many.....classic motorcycles, some even went so far as to name him “the father the son and the wholly Fonz”, of Fashon, Television, and Classic Motorcycles.

Classic Motorcycles and Handle Bars

A Triumph with two sets of Bars?

CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES, LEATHER JACKETS and WHITE T SHIRTS

CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES, LEATHER JACKETS and WHITE T SHIRTS

The most likely motorcycle featured on Happy Days would arguably be the Triumph, as it seems to stick in every ones memory. View the attached video closely, listen to the classical music of it's pipes, that certain growl, and make up your own mind. The Fonz’s clothing started a fashion industry craze in the late 70’s with a plain white t shirt under a leather jacket styled in that WW2 Bomber look. The Fonz made everything cool and sexy. The girls loved the look!.... I digress.
The motorcycles mainly featured were Triumphs and were most likely the 449cc TR5 Trophy Twin first introduced at the 1948 Motor Cycle Show.
For road use, it was a low compression version of the Grand. Prix. engine. This model was entered by Allen Jefferies, in the 1948 International Six Days Trial and the Triumph cleaned up this event.
The Knucklehead Harley Davidson that was also a contestant, t'was given it’s name by Harley because of the exclusive shape of the rocker covers, like a shiny set of knuckles on a clenched fist. This had a twin pushrod motor that replaced the previous Flathead (no not a fish) and in turn replaced by the Panhead engined model in 1948. The Fonz was also pictured along side a Harley Davidson Sportster. Most likely all but the Triumph, were purely promotional events to seize the moment of the day.

Classic Motorcycles on Reishi Ganoderma

Classic Motorcycles on Reishi Ganoderma

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Classic Harley Davidson Motorcycles not Depressed.

Classic Harley Davidson Motorcycles not Depressed.

Harley & Davidson's intention was to be dominant in racing and won its first race with a motorcycle that had a one cylinder combustion engine in 1905.
The famous "Bar and Shield" logo was first used in 1910 and this further established the "brand" of Harley Davidson.

The fabulous sidecar outfit was developed by Harley Davidson Motorcycles in 1914 and their potential was realised by the U.S. military. Harley Davidson motorcycles and sidecars alike, saw service in WWI and interestingly half the Harley production was used by the military.
By 1920 Harley Davidson was the most popular of motorcycle producers in the world and were in over 65 different countries of the world.
When the depression hit, Harley Davidson, like all manufacturers of the time, had stay on top. It had to stimulate it's sales by offering something that was ground breaking. H.D. came up with the iconic "Eagle graphic". The Eagle, being most powerful, helped H.D. through the depression. It effectively put a new emphasis on design, 'Personalised tank graphics'.