KenB Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=320480 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beebop Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 ..Nice post..Very nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIEF DOC 99 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 ""Any motorcyclist caught holding up automobiles on a winding road will be forced to sell all fringed accessories, buy plaid coveralls and take up golf.""-- Peter Egan ... ""My internal dialogue was tuned up full on harangue. The Buddhist call this dialogue “the monkey mind”... well my monkey mind had a brand new tire in its cage and was whippin’ it around... -Vermin, The Grapes of Rat "" Thumbs up for the '08 Pioneer run pics... This gent looks quite content & prepared for the worst with that oversize toolbag upfront. "All these bikes will have unique features, but in general to get underway: put the bike up on the (center) stand, open the kill switch and petcock, tickle the carb, give the oil pump a few strokes, set the spark advance, open the compression release, disengage the clutch, select the best gear for starting, engage the clutch, put your hand on the throttle and then begin to pedal. As the engine begins to spin, close the compression release, carefully give it some gas and - voila - the engine began to fire. Quit pedaling, engage the clutch, tap the brake to stop the rear wheel from spinning, get the bike down off the stand, select first gear, tweak the spark advance, give the oil pump another stroke, disengage the clutch as you give it some gas and ride away." tcs ""That's fairly good, but a few items need clarification. Very few of those bikes have a CLUTCH! The Harleys, the Indians, the v-twin AJS, the Morgan, and possibly another 3-wheeler; otherwise, it's direct drive via belt from the crankshaft to the rear wheel - single speed, no clutch. If you want to stop, you kill the engine using the valve lifter lever (which lifts the exhaust valve a little bit off the seat, and the engine loses compression). Brakes are terrible; usually a bicycle-type stirrup on the front wheel, and a 'dummy rim' on the back, which you press a pad of friction material against a rim beside the tire (like a carriage). Throttles as we know them weren't invented until the late 20's, and most of these bikes use two-lever carbs; one lever controls the throttle slide (so far so good), the other raises and lowers the main jet, controlling the fuel intake (I lost you there, I know - it's really a pain at first, but becomes second nature after a while). Gearboxes didn't come into vogue until the early 20's, although some advanced marques used them in the 'teens (H-D/Indian, Sunbeam, etc). The American manufacturers were amazingly ahead of the curve until the late 1920's, and built the fastest and most robust bikes in the world. What happened after that is a long story, but I can tell you, a 1915 Harley is a FAST motorcycle for the day. Some modest tuning will see near 100mph on a bike with no brakes or suspension to speak of. I know the fellows with the 'original paint' H-D and Indians pictured, they certainly are aware of how special these survivors are. Amazing bikes. The event is organized by the VMCC in England (Vintage Motor Cycle Club). It's not easy riding a bike with no clutch or brakes in modern traffic.... These are great photos, thanks! If you want more pix and talk about old bikes, visit my blog:"" http://www.thevintagent.blogspot.com LINK TO 2012 Pioneer Run Photos KLIKKIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injun46 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Awesome, thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
335 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Thats some wild shit thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colo.gw Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 beautiful iron.. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micmac Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Gotta love those 'ol Teasippers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsahorses Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Great great old machines. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildhorse Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 Cool pics thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whadayawant Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 (edited) This Peter Egan guy musta known ckelly Edited April 3, 2012 by whadayawant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkrider Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 that's pretty cool!!! it must've been a exciting time for most of you to have been around back when those things where originally built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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