The 1950 harley 125s is much like the 48 & 49
Some differences that are more subtle then others
But one of the major changes was the seat.
Gone with the old multi spring seat and now the
Pan seat is used on the 1950.
Also the use of the fender trim on the front and
rear fender.
This model also had the new Delco Remy Regulator
with the screws to hold the cover on instead of bending over
the tabs to keep the cover in place.
Also this model had the neck casted and brazed
instead of welded.
This 1950 harley 125s was the third year of the small harley lightweights.
Notice the girder style front fork and the shroud which covers the headlight.
The front end had actual large black gum rubber, rubber bands which
stretched over the girder mechanics and that was the tension for the
front end shock.
This bike also had the burgess tail piece on the exhaust.
Some called it "fish tail exhaust".
This model also had the new kick stand which would
keep from bending out of its socket and cause the bike to fall like the
earlier models in 1948 and 1949.
This model had the speedometer in the shroud which covered
the headlight bucket.
The head light in this model is a little hard to find as it measures:
6" inches in diameter and 3"1/2" inches deep (no name on the can).
The head light bolts with a left and right bolt onto the shroud.
(if you have one of these headlight they are worth hanging onto.
This little lightweight came out with new 4 brush generator built into
the engine on the right side which replaced the earlier model 2 brush
systems which couldn't handle the lighting load.
External 6 volt coil.
L&L MFG carburetor.
Bolt on tool box on the left side of the bike under seat.
The gas valve of this bike is hard to find, its made completely of brass
and like the 1948 and 1949 was used up into the early 1950s
and sometimes brings upwards of $80.00 each, so if you own one
hang on to it for your next 1950 125s project.
At the end of the use of the brass gas valve the new 62125-50 came out
and replaced the brass 62124-47 valve.
This motorcycle had 19 inch tires, Rims measurements from outside to outside
of rim is: 20" 1/8". number in side of rim next to valve stem hole is: 41003-47