1916 Indian Motobike
This 1916 Indian bicycle, owned by Marc Pfisterer is the most deluxe model that was offered by the company, and is in very good original condition for it’s age. Officially called the “Electrically Equipped”...
Category: Antique Bicycles
Restoration of a 1918 Harley Davidson Bicycle – Part 7: Wheels and Tires
Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! The wheels on bicycles from this era are often a big challenge. The rims were typically made of a single piece of hardwood that was bent...
Restoration of a 1918 Harley Davidson Bicycle – Part 6: Pinstripes and Decal
Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! One of the most rewarding parts of a restoration, is the detail work that really brings the bike alive. The Harley Davidson bicycle has a lot...
1925 Hawthorne Flyer
This is one of my other restorations 1925 Hawthorne. Sand blasted, body & paint done by me. Seat done by Bob Usasi. Wheels laced by Summit Bicycl, Burlingame, Ca.
1910’s Sears Chief – photograph
This original photograph from the mid 1910’s to 1920’s shows a young man posing with his Sears Chief bicycle. The kid looks like he has some attitude, and why shouldn’t he? He has a...
Restoration of a 1918 Harley Davidson Bicycle – Part 5: Nickel Plating
Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! Just back from the plating shop! The shiny parts came out shiny, and they look great! Spokane Metal Finishing did the job for me, and I’m...
Restoration of a 1918 Harley Davidson Bicycle – Part 4: Handlebars
Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! The handlebars for the Harley Davidson Motorcyke, as this model is called, may look like ordinary cross-braced handlebars from that era, but they are actually a...
Restoration of a 1918 Harley Davidson Bicycle – Part 3: Plating Small Parts
Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! Prior to the introduction of chrome plating in 1928, polished nickel was the plating of choice to both beautify and protect metal parts. How do you...
Antique Harley Davidson Bicycle Photograph
This photograph, taken sometime between 1917 and the early 1920’s shows a boy dressed up with a hat and a tie, looking down on his presumably brand new Harley Davidson bicycle. Was this a...
1910 Reading Standard
Check out this extremely nice original 1910 Reading Standard. The double straight-bar motorbike frame and brown and green paint make this a unique bike. The “tiller” style handlebars are a very cool and desirable...