1923 Schickel - need help

[Kyrstin]

I have a 1923 Schickel Motorcycle that is not put together and I would like some guidance on how to get a value for it. Can anyone help? I have photos that I could upload but wanted to be sure this is the right forum to ask this type of question before I uploaded them. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

[exeric]

The Schickel is a very interesting, and historic bike. Our past Prez, Bob McClean had a Schickel and he was very proud of it. The Schickel is not on the same level as a same year Harley, Indian, Henderson, or Excelsior because they are so obscure, and being a 2 stroke motor; so different. However, that doesn't mean there isn't someone out there that is dying to have a Schickel for their collection. The AMCA is an excellent place to ask your questions, and post a few pictures. Ultimately, Ebay is probably the best place to offer what you have, and it gives your bike a world wide market to find it's value. Love to see some pictures.

[Mr. Meji]

Are you looking to sell? I am very interested in purchasing a Schickel. Do you have pictures you'd be willing to share? Feel free to message me privately.

[JoJo357]

Interesting, in 1924 Schickel successfully sued Indian for infringement on his sprung front fork patent, and they paid him $1750 – $.15/motorcycle which ‘borrowed’ his design (10,000 total had been produced), plus $250 for non-exclusive patent rights. He also sued Harley-Davidson for stealing his hinged rear mudguard patent, and they paid him $.10/motorcycle for his design (40,000 total) plus $1000 for non-exclusive rights to his patent.

https://youtu.be/84D8iTJYS6Q >>>Norbert Schickel Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction. *YouTube.

*M.A.D.*

[Steve Swan]

Interesting, in 1924 Schickel successfully sued Indian for infringement on his sprung front fork patent, and they paid him $1750 – $.15/motorcycle which ‘borrowed’ his design (10,000 total had been produced), plus $250 for non-exclusive patent rights. He also sued Harley-Davidson for stealing his hinged rear mudguard patent, and they paid him $.10/motorcycle for his design (40,000 total) plus $1000 for non-exclusive rights to his patent.

https://youtu.be/84D8iTJYS6Q >>>Norbert Schickel Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction. *YouTube.

*M.A.D.*

Thanks for sharing those tasty tidbits of information!