1971 Aermacchi Harley-Davidson MLS125 Rapido

Here is a quick walk-around and start-up video of my 1971 Aermacchi Harley-Davidson MLS125 Rapido. "The Starchy Torquer" according to H-D's print ads of the time.
#Aermacchi
#HarleyDavidson
#Rapido

[@lilaccilla]

would go great with my hennaed hair . I remember when Harley came out with them . I wanted one soooo bad . 😢❤❤❤❤

[@changitoman]

Gorgeous! There’s one for sale in my area but I think it’s too far gone. They seem very hard to find...

[@michaelsams450]

They do seem to be pretty rare. Parts are equally rare and very expensive compared to similar Japanese bikes of the era.

[@realcanadiangirl64]

I have one for sale in Alberta

[@user-yh4ee4is2r]

I like Harley Davidson bikes its quality.

[@DaleearnheartIIIjr]

Do you know where I can find a picture of the wiring diagram for the ECU ? I am trying to get a 1969 running and that is all I have left to do is the wiring but I’m stumped

[@caddyworks3307]

Was my very first motorcycle 1971 125 rapido. I loved the dual rear sprocket there's a special name for that and the gas cap had the two-stroke oil cup built into the cap when you take it off and invert it. I was always running mine too rich and fowling plugs :-)

[@michaelsams450]

What a cool first bike! The measuring cup in the cap was pretty cool. I always had trouble with mine sticking. I was probably tightening it too much. I never did use the second sprocket, but I mainly just toyed around the yard with it. Thanks for watching!

[@caddyworks3307]

@@michaelsams450 Mee toooo.. lol. 😖

[@melodieranck5726]

I have one in the garage. Keep, sell, that is the question.

[@caddyworks3307]

Me three

[@old-fashionedJoe83]

I'm thinking about getting one, I found for sale in my county that seems mostly complete. I'm a big guy but lookin for something to ride on my property.

[@michaelsams450]

The more complete the bike is the better. Parts are very hard to come by and when you do find them they can be expensive. With that said, it was a really fun bike to ride, very different from similar Japanese bikes of the period.

[@paulbeer840]

i know its an old ad but what battery was fitted to this

[@michaelsams450]

I used a Power-Sonic B39-6 that I bought from techbatterysolutions.com. They sell for around $35 USD.

[@rrg6293]

Did you sell it already? I see you posted a year ago?

[@michaelsams450]

Yes, I actually ended up selling it the day I recorded the video.

[@milktruck9345]

I have one of them with 3500 miles on it.

[@kadonh9165]

Looking for one of those carbs. Need help!!!

[@michaelsams450]

Unfortunately parts for these bikes can be very hard to come by. You're best bet will probably be to just keep an eye out on eBay. There are a couple of specialty shops/websites you could try as well like
www.harleyaermacchi.com/
thekneeslider.com/

[@Cj-yw8cs]

Jims Harley in Ohio

[@crazyboy74100]

How much do u want for it

[@Cj-yw8cs]

I have a 72. Not near as nice as that one. Will be working on it at weather and moneys allow

[@michaelsams450]

It's a fun little bike to ride. Parts were tough to find, and expensive.

[@Cj-yw8cs]

@@michaelsams450 have already found some sources in Ohio 👍 was running once in about 2005

[@joshuavarnum3102]

Hello I messaged you on your instagram, I have a question about my Rapido. Need some help on wiring!? Would really appreciate some help