1981 Harley Davidson FLT Tour Glide Motorcycle
VIN: 1HD1AEK18BY112858
Model: AMF FLT
Odometer Reading: 03,716.4
This 1981 Harley Davidson FLT Tour Glide Motorcycle is a member of the Dennis Fode Collection of bikes selling NO RESERVE on July 12, 2025 at the 13th Annual Montana Classic Car Auction!
Dennis Fode, living in Anchorage, Alaska, was an avid motorcycle rider and collector. In addition to the 2-wheeled variety, Dennis was also known to find and bring home classic and collector Plymouths as well! As the original owner on many of these bikes, Dennis rode and enjoyed them over the years, many very sparingly. When father time began to gain on Dennis in the early 2000’s the bikes were parked and stored with the majority of them stored in climate controlled facilities, important for the Alaska climate. A few of the bikes even resided in his house!
Following Dennis’ passing, the bikes were brought out of their slumber in 2024 and 2025 and brought to Montana where he had family. The bikes were assessed, prepped and started to prepare them to present at auction. Please note: While the cold start videos indicate the running condition of the bikes, following long term storage they will need additional attention to optimize their mechanical and riding condition.
DESCRIPTIONS: “Tour Glide”
Paint: Factory, black, “Flying Wing” tank graphics, good condition
Frame: Factory, black, steel, full cradle, front suspension cartridge twin-disc, Showa 38mm, rear twin shock swing-arm disc, 64.7-inch wheelbase,
wet weight 782 #
Tank: Black factory graphics, 5 US gallons, very good condition
Engine: Confirm VIN “AE” model FLT known as the “Big Twin,“ factory 80 ci (1340cc), 81.58 ci, V-twin OHV, 4-stroke, rated @ 70 hp, air-cooled, factory specs 7.4:1 compression ratio, electronic ignition, 12-volt electrical, transverse-mounted, single carburetor, specs top speed 102 mph
Transmission: 5-speed, chain, complete condition
Wheels/Tires: Factory black aluminum spoked, good condition, original MT 90-19-inch front, MT90-16-inch rear, fair condition overall
Rear fender, Front fender, side body panels: Factory steel, painted, FLT trim, complete and in good condition
Brakes: Factory, front and rear disc, front dual with 2-piston calipers, rear single disc with 1-piston caliper, operating condition, good condition
Exhaust: Factory chrome, two-into-one, good condition
Seat: Factory 2 up, black leather, good condition
Bars, Gauges, Controls: All factory, speedometer, odometer, 5400 rpm tach and fuel gauge, high-beam indicator, low oil pressure warning, neutral and turn signal indicators, complete and in good condition
Lamps: Factory, integrated in fairing, complete and in good condition
Accessories and Other features: Full fairing with integrated windshield, factory radio/stereo, factory chrome mirrors, forward foot boards, hard bags of which the fiberglass has been repaired, kickstand has been repaired
OVERALL CONDITION: Good
Observations: Part of collection of rare and special interest bikes, parked indoors, same ownership.
The Vehicle has been consigned to the 13th Annual Montana Classic Car Auction, hosted by the Classic Car Auction Group. The auction is Saturday July 12th, 2025 at the Expo Center in Metra Park. To consign your car and/or to register to bid on this and other cars in the auction go to http://www.classiccarauction.us.
