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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Papaw on May 25, 2011, 03:29:06 AM

Title: Old motorcycles and such
Post by: Papaw on May 25, 2011, 03:29:06 AM: If you like old motorcycles, modern cafe racers, bobbers, etc, , you might enjoy Bike EXIF- http://www.bikeexif.com/about (http://www.bikeexif.com/about)
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This site offers a dose of the coolest motorcycles, several days a week. That means new and classic cafe racers, custom motorcycles, vintage motorbikes, retro track weapons and style icons. (He is) passionate about design, photography and classic motorcycles, and Bike EXIF is a way to combine all three—and connect with other people who share the same interests.
Title: Re: Old motorcycles and such
Post by: mrchuck on May 25, 2011, 09:49:34 AM: Here are the "old" motorcycles that I had growing up.
1. James- made in England, 1 cyl., 2 stroke, 3 speed hand gear shift on left side of gas tank.
2. Servi-cycle- made in the USA, a big rubber belt went around the rear rim and connected to a left foot rocker pedal. You pushed the pedal down slowly while adding gas and off you went. 4 stroke
3. Cushman scooter, Bench seat, soild floor pan, kick starter in middle of floor pan, speed sensitive centrifugal clutch. 4 stroke
4.Cushman Eagle, 2 speed gear shift, sat low, small tires like an atv of today. 4 stroke
5. Zundapp- made in Germany. 2 stroke, headlight pin starter key. super fast 2 stroke.
6.BSA 500 sport twin. Fast, pipes high up on right side. Out drag any car.

Hardest bike to ride was a 500cc AJS. single cyl, compression release, scary acceleration, bad brakes.
Title: Re: Old motorcycles and such
Post by: walker on May 25, 2011, 12:23:18 PM: mr chuck,have you seen the 1ajs e95 [plumstead porcupine]thats for sale in the usa.
only four built in 1954.price expected £500,000.my father in law of 83 worked on this bike in
plumstead where i was born.try googling the name,great looking bike & before its time.
brian
Title: Re: Old motorcycles and such
Post by: Hm Wrench on May 25, 2011, 03:17:57 PM: Mr. Chuck

Did the simplex have a tool kit, I have been unable to find any information on the tool kit subject??

Thanks,
Kirk
Title: Re: Old motorcycles and such
Post by: Hm Wrench on May 25, 2011, 03:25:14 PM: I almost forgot my list of Motorcycles.

1965 Honda 305 Superhawk
1966 Honda 305 Superhawk
1967 Honda 305 Scrambler
1966 Honda CP77
1972 Honda cb350
2- Honda 305 parts bikes
1- Harley Davidson aermacchi sx125
1- Harley Davidson aermacchi Z-90

Previous Bikes
1972 Honda cl350
1969 Honda cb350
1981 Yamaha dt100

Thanks,
Kirk
Title: Re: Old motorcycles and such
Post by: Papaw on May 25, 2011, 04:35:29 PM: I could make a list, but it would be way too long! Been riding 50 years!
Title: Re: Old motorcycles and such
Post by: lzenglish on May 25, 2011, 07:12:15 PM: Thanks for th Motorcycle link, great stuff!. It is funny you mentioned this, because I picked up two dynomite cycle books yesterday at a yard sale for a buck each. Every page has eye candy, but my favorite is the first "Disputed" motorcycle made, (between the first and second shown), and the Army Harley.

Wayne
Title: Re: Old motorcycles and such
Post by: mrchuck on May 25, 2011, 07:17:19 PM: I know of no wrench or tool kits on any of the old motor bikes that I had thru High School.
I remember a small metal box with a door under the seat, but it was always empty. I NEVER owned a new bike. Always used!!!
Title: Re: Old motorcycles and such
Post by: Hm Wrench on May 25, 2011, 07:20:56 PM: Thanks Mr. Chuck
Title: Re: Old motorcycles and such
Post by: EVILDR235 on May 25, 2011, 08:44:54 PM: There is a reason why motorcycles have a cover over the flywheel. If you don't know why, just ask my left leg.

EvilDr235
Title: Re: Old motorcycles and such
Post by: fflintstone on May 26, 2011, 09:40:02 AM: While owning a vintage Indian may be nice, I don’t ever see it in my budget. I saw a nice old Honda with café bars the other day. I owned and still have a thing for RD350’s right now I would like to own a Ural gear up, so I could ride with my son. My dream bike right now is a new or newish BMW GSA1200.

I am getting to the point that I don’t like wrenching on toys just to keep them running. I have so many carburetor issues do to lack of use and the bad fuel these days. My next dirt bike and street bike will be fuel injected.
Title: Re: Old motorcycles and such
Post by: Branson on May 28, 2011, 10:13:08 AM: Quote from: Hm Wrench on May 25, 2011, 03:25:14 PM
I almost forgot my list of Motorcycles.

My list's a lot shorter. Back around '69-70, I rode a BSA 650 Spitfire, lightened up just
shy of being chopped. Very quick machine. A very fun ride...
Title: Re: Old motorcycles and such
Post by: rusty on May 28, 2011, 03:35:09 PM: >Did the simplex have a tool kit?

There are at least 5 Simplex motorcycles.

The US one(Simplex Motorcycle). a Dutch one(Simplex?), an English one ( Patrick Engineering ), An Italian one( Luigi Pellini ), and an Australian one (?).
Title: Re: Old motorcycles and such
Post by: bgarrett on May 29, 2011, 10:37:29 PM: I have some Indians that were used on the Wall of Death
Title: Re: Old motorcycles and such
Post by: Hm Wrench on May 29, 2011, 11:25:10 PM: Sorry Rusty I should have said Simplex service cycle.

Thanks,
Kirk