LEG SHIELD HARLEY WLA&WLC "J&M WORTHING" (PAIR)
JOHN & MARY WORTHING — CANVAS USA
Leg Shields Harley WLA & WLC (Pair)
Reproduction in leather and metal
Leg shields for military Harley-Davidson WLA and WLC motorcycles from the Second World War. These leg shields were mounted to the front frame tube to protect the rider against cold, mud and weather conditions during winter use. Supplied as a set of two with all necessary mounting hardware.
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Material Metal with leather mud flaps |
Finish Olive Drab |
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Vehicle Harley-Davidson WLA & WLC |
Set contents 2 leg shields with brackets and mud flaps |
Features
- Protects rider against cold, mud and weather conditions
- Metal shield with leather lower flap
- Complete with mounting brackets and clips
- Original part number: HD 11296-38N
- Suitable for W-series 1937-1952 and Servi-Car 1937-1965
★ Quality reproduction by John & Mary Worthing, specialising in authentic military canvas and leatherwork for WWII vehicles since 1978.
⚠ Important
- Only use in cold weather — not in warm or hot weather
- Serious engine overheating may occur when used in warm conditions
- Check that the right shield maintains sufficient clearance from the exhaust pipe
Application
Harley-Davidson WLA (US Army) and WLC (Canadian Army) military motorcycles from WWII. Also fits civilian W-models 1937-1952 and Servi-Car models 1937-1965.
Installation notes
Curved bracket is fixed to the front frame tube, lower section bolts to the footboard. Metal clip hooks behind the crash bars. The right shield has an additional protection plate to avoid contact with the front exhaust pipe.
Compatibility
Suitable for all WLA and WLC variants. Note: leg shields were packed as standard in the wooden shipping crate but were often not fitted, as they were only intended for use in cold weather.
Historical context
Leg shields were standard equipment on military Harley-Davidson WLA and WLC motorcycles during WWII. In July 1943, the Canadian MT User Committee advised removing leg shields, after which production was discontinued at the end of July 1943.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
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