News — 1952
PRISM SUPPLY | Harley-Davidson Panhead Starting Sequence
We thought you’d be interested in learning how we get these old motorcycles started - the process is a little more complicated than today’s modern electric start bikes to say the least.
BRONCO BRONZE | 1952 Harley-Davidson FL Hydra Glide Panhead Barn Find Walk Around
It’s been roughly four months since we completed the restoration of Bronco Bronze, the 1952 Panhead that we pulled out of a leaky storage container.
Bronco Bronze First Ride in 30+ Years
We just wrapped up a video series with Harley-Davidson and DicE Magazine about Bronco Bronze, the 1952 Harley-Davidson FL Hydra Glide Panhead we recently mechanically restored.
Road Trip of a Lifetime | Chapter 2 "Dreamboat"
Follow along in Chapter 2 as we reveal the motorcycle and learn about the bike and its history.
Road Trip of a Lifetime | Chapter 1
We recently had an epic road trip that we’ll remember forever. Follow along in Chapter 1 as we fly to St. Louis on a one-way ticket to buy a 1976 Chevrolet G20 Camper and trailer, then drive to Indianapolis to check out a lead on a survivor 1952 Panhead.
Bronco Bronze Chapter 2 - Restoration
During the teardown process, we inspected and cataloged each item diligently and, during that process, we uncovered a couple of things; the engine was in better condition than we imagined and the vast majority of original components were in good condition and able to live again.
Bronco Bronze Chapter 1 - Teardown
We introduced this 1952 Harley-Davidson FL Hydra Glide in October 2020 when told the story of Prism Supply owner, Jake Hides, buying the bike from the seller who passed it off as a “pile of rust”.
Today, we’re working closely with Dice Magazine and Harley-Davidson to do a mechanical restoration on Bronco Bronze as we’ve affectionately named it as a node to the factory paint color “Bronco Bronze Metallic” it proudly boasts.
1952 Harley-Davidson FL Hydra Glide Barn Find
It’s no secret that Jake Hindes, co-founder of Prism Supply, is into vintage Harley-Davidson motorcycles. If the fact that he and his brother built a company centralized around the niche isn’t enough, proof can also be found in his current and past personal collection. From survivor ’60s choppers to fully-custom show bikes, he’s no stranger to the brand from Milwaukee. But, there is one box he’s yet to check.