Vintage Pics of the Day

[bobbyt]

The Excelsior is a 1913 magneto twin. Even though '12-'14 Ex's are very similar, the '13 was unique for the spark advance lever on the tank, new clutch arrangement, and relocated hand oil pump. 1914 was the 1st year for footboards.

Hi -- The '14s. '15s, and Series 16s (built from late 1915 to very early 1916, when the Series 17 was introduced) also had the spark on the left side of the tank. You're right about the footboards; also the '14s had the clutch on the drive shaft rather than the counter shaft. The '12s are easily distinguished by their tank panel without the dark outer stripe.

[exeric]

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Looks like that guy has all of his worldly possessions on that bike; and he does look very content.

[T. Cotten]

This is the life..

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....Cotten
PS: Let's never forget the ladies,...

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And last but not least, one of my personal favorites... Bessie!

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[BigLakeBob]

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[ihrescue]

Vintage Pic of the Day - April 9, 2021

Mike Love

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[Jerry Wieland]

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Bob Would you happen to know if this picture is taken at 'The Dells' of the Wisconsin River? It originally was called Kilbourn City but in 1931 the name was changed to Wisconsin Dells.

[BigLakeBob]

Sorry Jerry, I do not know.

[BigLakeBob]

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[BigLakeBob]

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[Jerry Wieland]

Sorry Jerry, I do not know.

I would bet it is. Terrain sure looks the same.

Jerry

[BigLakeBob]

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[ihrescue]

Vintage Pic of the Day - April 10, 2021

It makes me think of Louis Armstrong's song What A Wonderful World.

Mike Love

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[BigLakeBob]

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[BigLakeBob]

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[exeric]

Donna Douglas, every adolescent boy's fantasy. . . . Well, most every boy.