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  • Video=silent movie-Building a pre WW1 motorcycle

    Don't know if this was posted before.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m8PmMQK76s

  • #2
    It's been posted on Farcebook a couple times, very interesting.
    Rich Inmate #7084

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    • #3
      Very cool, thanks for posting

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      • #4
        such is the hand craftsmanship of yore still as we know it today in our efforts to bring 'em back to how they were when factory new. i couldn't help but notice the engine parts appeared to be assembled dry....? ps. that's a good looking engine, imho; love that timing cover. pss. that's a mighty fine looking motorcycle! and to have been that little kid fitting the rear belt!!! and the one test rider riding while smoking his pipe! Thanks for posting!
        Last edited by Steve Swan; 10-24-2018, 01:05 PM.
        Steve Swan

        27JD 11090 Restored
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClUPIOo7-o8
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtuptEAlU30

        27JD 13514 aka "Frank"
        https://forum.antiquemotorcycle.org/...n-Project-SWAN
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNRB...nnel=steveswan

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSDeuTqD9Ks
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwlIsZKmsTY

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        • #5
          Really enjoyed seeing that, thanks for posting it! It's the ultimate build thread!
          Pisten Bully is Harry Roberts in Vermont.

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          • #6
            Engine stand?

            We doan need no steenking engine stand.

            ....Cotten
            PS: Many thanks!
            Last edited by T. Cotten; 10-24-2018, 01:33 PM.
            AMCA #776
            Dumpster Diver's Motto: Seek,... and Ye Shall Find!

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            • #7
              When the guy was machining the crankcase, did anyone else cringe when they saw the guy leaning on the headstock with his long sleeve right next to the chuck?

              John

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              • #8
                Originally posted by TechNoir View Post
                When the guy was machining the crankcase, did anyone else cringe when they saw the guy leaning on the headstock with his long sleeve right next to the chuck?

                John
                I noticed that right away, John; I hope that machinist had a long, 2 fisted career. I have not seen that film before, but I am so grateful that someone realized how interesting, and important that manufacturing was, and made the effort to make a film of it. Cutting edge for the day. I particularly liked the test riding, and how confident the riders were in their mounts.
                Eric Smith
                AMCA #886

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                • #9
                  Very enjoyable to watch! Early on it said that this firm was the only
                  one that casted it's cylinders. How did other manufacturers do it?
                  Jack

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by AdvenJack View Post
                    Very enjoyable to watch! Early on it said that this firm was the only
                    one that casted it's cylinders. How did other manufacturers do it?
                    i would guess other factories didn't have their own foundries so they had to contract out cylinder casting.
                    Steve Swan

                    27JD 11090 Restored
                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClUPIOo7-o8
                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtuptEAlU30

                    27JD 13514 aka "Frank"
                    https://forum.antiquemotorcycle.org/...n-Project-SWAN
                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNRB...nnel=steveswan

                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSDeuTqD9Ks
                    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwlIsZKmsTY

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                    • #11
                      It makes me wonder... are there any Rover MC still around?? GREAT VIDEO! I noticed the only way to fit it is to HIT IT with a hammer! HAHA!!
                      Jim

                      AMCA #6520

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Jim View Post
                        It makes me wonder... are there any Rover MC still around??

                        Yes. A guy who works at the chrome platers that i use has one. Also a quick google found a couple sold at auction in the last decade or so. They are not common but there are certainly a few still in existence.

                        John

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                        • #13
                          Hi Steve,

                          Is there an alternative method to make a cylinder? Could one
                          be machined and bored out of a cylindrical solid section of iron?
                          Jack

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by AdvenJack View Post
                            Hi Steve,

                            Is there an alternative method to make a cylinder? Could one
                            be machined and bored out of a cylindrical solid section of iron?
                            Burt Munro made/cast a bunch of pistons for his "Worlds Fastest Indian", probably cylinders as well.
                            Rich Inmate #7084

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                            • #15
                              Brown & Sharp supplied the cylinders for Indian. Most motorcycle manufacturers left things like casting, forging, and heavy stamping to companies that specialized in those very dedicated trades. Those trades required craftsmen, engineers, and unique equipment to do those jobs properly. I believe Harley-Davidson was the exception to that.
                              Eric Smith
                              AMCA #886

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