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New to the forum, and in conservation of a bike this old.
I have more questions than answers at this point.
My intent is to conserve the bike as much a possible while making it rideable.
Most of the bike is there so im being careful not to do anything that impacts its history.
I don't have a lot of excess funds to make this shinny and 1st in class.....
On my to do list;
1) have the engine rebuilt by someone with a solid reputation with single (Yale type) and at a reasonable price. Can I send just the engine or should it stay on the bike to be fully functional?
2) Wheels and spokes are sketchy to be used as they are, so I'm assuming replacement wheel, spokes and rubber is OK?
3) Looks as if it did not have a magneto but batteries in stead, I need to know what type of period battery I should look for or should I make the switch to a Mag?
4) Seat pan and "Mesinger" stamped leather is still there but I would like to at least replace the leather.
5) Centrifugal clutch and bearings feel as if they are completely gone.
6) Fuel tank is original but had a fuel fire that caused the primer paint. I want to have it painted and patina to match the bike, at some point.
I'm open to "how to" suggestions and recommendations of vendors.
looking forward to the adventure.
respectfully, Ken
I have more questions than answers at this point.
My intent is to conserve the bike as much a possible while making it rideable.
Most of the bike is there so im being careful not to do anything that impacts its history.
I don't have a lot of excess funds to make this shinny and 1st in class.....
On my to do list;
1) have the engine rebuilt by someone with a solid reputation with single (Yale type) and at a reasonable price. Can I send just the engine or should it stay on the bike to be fully functional?
2) Wheels and spokes are sketchy to be used as they are, so I'm assuming replacement wheel, spokes and rubber is OK?
3) Looks as if it did not have a magneto but batteries in stead, I need to know what type of period battery I should look for or should I make the switch to a Mag?
4) Seat pan and "Mesinger" stamped leather is still there but I would like to at least replace the leather.
5) Centrifugal clutch and bearings feel as if they are completely gone.
6) Fuel tank is original but had a fuel fire that caused the primer paint. I want to have it painted and patina to match the bike, at some point.
I'm open to "how to" suggestions and recommendations of vendors.
looking forward to the adventure.
respectfully, Ken
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