old photos

[pisten-bully]

Here's a couple I found that were labeled "Thor Boosters" :

[exeric]

Fantastic pictures Harry. Unfortunately, this is as close as we'll ever get to a time machine, but there are still many details, and a lot of atmosphere to glean from great pictures like these. Thanks.

[pisten-bully]

Ha, Eric! I said to myself if someone notices those pictures then I'll put up a few more!

[exeric]

I'm going to guess 1912 on the Indian, but I know what the Excelsior is; that is a 1919 Ex. The photo caption is wrong on the year, but I'm sure they're correct on the location Again, thank you Harry.

[frichie68]

A time machine indeed! If we could go back for an hour or two, or a day. Or until we were ready to leave . . . ?

[pisten-bully]

... here's a little racing action I found...

[exeric]

Two more great pictures Harry. The first is a Flying Merkel at speed.

The second picture is very interesting. We have H-D vs. Excelsior and it looks like street bikes, and amateur riders. . . . I'll bet an Excelsior won

[exeric]

I have a question about the 4th H-D from the left. The tank looks bigger than the 2 Harleys to the left.

[rbenash]

Loving that Flying Merkel pic. On the second what's that round thingie on the front just below the handle bar brace?

[Rubone]

I have a question about the 4th H-D from the left. The tank looks bigger than the 2 Harleys to the left.

Prototype "Fatboy"...

[exeric]

Loving that Flying Merkel pic. On the second what's that round thingie on the front just below the handle bar brace?

I assume you're referring to the bike on the far right. It looks like a bicycle light, which are usually seen on earlier motorcycles than these. Bicycle lights were small, and often had a carbide generator built into the unit. Carbide was stored in the bottom of the can, and a water drip would create acetylene gas.

Fatboy; that's good Robbie

[pisten-bully]

...here's a couple more:

[pisten-bully]

Thought I'd share this. I just purchased a Scout motor from a fellow in Norway, and he told me the story behind the engine he was selling me, and the story also included a Henderson. Seems his grandfather used to race his 101 Scout on frozen lakes in the winter, and one of his competition was a Henderson from Sweden. Years later when he tracked down the old Scout that his Grandfather owned, he also was given a photo of the Henderson his Grandfather used to race against. Here it is:

[Jerry Wieland]

Neat old picture - Thanks for posting it.

Jerry

[footclutch]

Excelsior Light Weight

Rich, I saw parts of an Excelsior Light Weight years ago at Davenport but I have never seen a complete example, or know anyone that has one. Even in early trade magazines, you rarely see one, and then it's usually in an Excelsior dealer display. The ad I posted is from 1917. I too would love to see pictures if any of our AMCA members have an Excelsior Light Weight.

Eric, I bought a project at Wauseon years ago, but incomplete. Then the former owner of the parts called me and sold me his complete bike, which I painted Grey like a '16/'17 style. This is probably an '18/'19 Khaki Green, since it has 2 speed, foot-starter, footboards, and clutch like the late ones.
Pretty cool bike, and very rare. I will have to get it to an AMCA meet so it can be seen.
John