As Found

[Paps]

Wonder if it was used as a mail carrier ? Paps

[aka HAWG]

is that yours lonnie???

if I see right - someone drove this from the chair

I would love to see a shot from farther away to see the whole bike

aka HAWG

[Chris Haynes]

Looks like it was modifed to be controled fron the sidecar.

[jurassic]

[Tommo]

Barry I purposely didn't reveal what was there as that would spoil half the fun but surfice to say they are not what you would call exotic but are several very nice motorcycles and if I remember right a 1930's Packard with Chicago gangland connections.
Within the next few days I will post a picture of an Excelsior countershaft frame racer that just emerged here in NZ. Once again if my memory serves me right it is frame # 15.
Would that be exotic enough for you? and by the way if there had of been enough space left in the container that little Monza roadster would be here in my shed. It was a little honey.

[jurassic]

well as to the muffler ,having talked to some people that know way more about 52 chiefs than i do ,i discovered that in 52 there was a problem with the exhaust heating up the shock,and leaking oil all over the muffler.i was very ,very skeptical ,when going to look at this bike ,but when i actually touched it and carressed every part ,i realized that it was the perfect motorcycle.it was just perfect. the throttle and grips had been changed,but it was almost an NOS motorcycle. they declined my generous offer and decided to put it on display at the sturgis motorcycle museum.i believe that is the best place for it to be,as it belonged to one of the founders of the sturgis rally,and has never left the black hills area.and tommo,i'm riding south of rapid this weekend for sure ,thanks.

Hey Tommo, Forget About All That Land Yacht Crap, Tell Us Where The Stuff We Really Want Is! How About The 3 Cylinder Curtiss I Heard About Or The Experimental 6 Valve Excelsior Hillclimber Or The Load Of Cyclone Engines That Was Stashed In A Wisconsin Barn! Bonneville ,schmonneville, The Only Bonnie We Want Is The One Jurrasic Just Found ( Although I Would Take A 1959 Triumph Bonnie For Trading Stock) The Only Good Place For A Corvair Engine Is In An Indian 841 Chassis

[Ohio-Rider]

are those bags aftermarket as I had a set on a bitza 48 Chief years ago and always thought they were aftermarket.

Hi Barry, They appear to be aftermarket 50's era Buco bags. I'm not sure why the jewels are inverted from mine though.

[c.o.]

Ahhh.......it just shows that your in it for the love of the hobby Tommo. Most wouldn't have hit the "submit reply" button!

[Tommo]

Here's one for you guys that want something like what Lonnie found and as this is in his neck of the woods I suppose he will have a head start.
South of Rapid City near the Reptile Park is a sideroad that goes off to your left, 235 or 236 or something like that and if you travel down there about 3 or 4 miles on your right you'll see a wooded area, just like in Lonnie's photo, with a quantity of 60's American cars on view.
Those that go looking might be surprised what they find. I could drive you straight there if I was in the USA but didn't record exact details as I didn't think they would be needed again. Look out for a red and white Chev Corvair Monza, we bought a 455 cu in Pontiac Bonniville ambulance off the guy, it looked like it was straight out of Ghostbusters.
You'll need to be admitted into the sheds to see the good stuff, both cars and bikes.
I really can't believe I'm typing this telling you guys where to find stuff in your own country
and I've sat here for quite a while trying to decide whether to hit "submit reply" or not.

Man, that exhaust system looks pretty tough for only 4000 miles. are those bags aftermarket as I had a set on a bitza 48 Chief years ago and always thought they were aftermarket. The grips also look like 1960's Italian "Gran Turismo"

[Rubone]

Darn, I wondered where I left that thing! I'll have someone pick it up for me.
Robbie

[jurassic]

just as found 3 weeks ago ,20 miles from where pappy hoel sold it at the indian dealership in sturgis.4000 original miles,matching numbers,title ,clothing ,tools,books,history.

[Rod K]

It's a good thing the chickens were'nt home. Things don't survive too well when the chickens come home to roost. Rod

[jurassic]

thor from a chicken coop