1981 Ironhead Limited Edition Series One

June 16, 1981. AMF sold Harley-Davidson back to a group of investors including Willie G. Davidson, the grandson of company co-founder William A. Davidson.

To mark the occasion Harley-Davidson released a limited serie of 1000 Ironhead Sportsters. Each one sported black paint and a discrete purple glare clearcoat topped of by acidulous decals on all tins.

Each “Limited Edition Series One” XLH had a unique number decal on its tank.

Rust is Gold Co. reproduced these tank decals for the first time since 1981.
For obvious reasons none of the 1 to 1000 numbered decals will be remanufactured. Instead we’re continuing the numbering from 1001.

Each reproduction kit includes the huge tank top eagle, side trims and a unique numbered top badge.

Parts for Harley-Davidson® motorcycles

MPN: 81XLLTD
Thickness:70 microns (2.76 mil)
Water Application:Recommended
Clearcoat Over:Mandatory
Replica of Harley-Davidson® Part Number(s):
1 x?Left Side
1 x?Right Side
1 x?Tank Upper Side
1 x?Tank Upper Side, Unique Number

130.00

Description

June 16, 1981. AMF sold Harley-Davidson back to a group of investors including Willie G. Davidson, the grandson of company co-founder William A. Davidson.

To mark the occasion Harley-Davidson released a limited serie of 1000 Ironhead Sportsters. Each one sported black paint and a discrete purple glare clearcoat topped of by acidulous decals on all tins.

Each “Limited Edition Series One” XLH had a unique number decal on its tank.

Rust is Gold Co. reproduced these tank decals for the first time since 1981.
For obvious reasons none of the 1 to 1000 numbered decals will be remanufactured. Instead we’re continuing the numbering from 1001.

Each reproduction kit includes the huge tank top eagle, side trims and a unique numbered top badge.

Parts for Harley-Davidson® motorcycles

Additional information

Weight100 g
Brand

Rust is Gold Co.

Limited Edition Series One

1965 of 1000, 1966 of 1000, 1967 of 1000, 1968 of 1000, 1969 of 1000, 1970 of 1000, 1971 of 1000

Every decal in this store is made to order from our workshop in Charleroi, Belgium.

Orders are dispatched twice a week and usually reach Europe and North America within around 10 days, and the rest of the world in 10–30 days. Registered Mail is free for orders over €150 / $150.

Every decal is redrawn from NOS / deadstock originals, so shapes, proportions and colors stay as close as possible to the factory artwork.

They’re printed on 3M-like cast vinyl using heritage American-made machinery, with small-batch production to keep quality consistent.

  1. f your kit comes as a combined sheet, cut it so each decal is on its own piece.
  2. Mock up the decals on the tank using masking tape and measure to confirm the correct placement.
  3. Degrease the tank thoroughly.
  4. Remove the backing paper from the first decal and place it on the tank.
  5. Using a soft squeegee, chase any trapped air bubbles from the center out to the edges while the application tape is still on.
  6. Peel off the application tape.
  7. Repeat steps 4–6, one decal at a time, until the kit is fully installed.

Please refer to the specs table to see:

  • whether clear water (wet application) is recommended for this decal set,
  • whether the decals can or must be clearcoated.

Caution: acrylic lacquers only.

Parts for Harley-Davidson® Motorcycles.
Reproduction decals 100% redrawn and produced in Belgium.