Monday, November 22, 2010

1920 Harley Davidson Bicycles Catalog


These are scans from an old reproduction catalog, however, my friend owns the original and may be willing to part with it for the right price....



Old Island Cycle Supply Catalog, great reference info...

Saturday, November 20, 2010


I got to see this bike and talk to the owner, it was simply called "Grandpa's Motorcycle". A 1930's Snyder, his Grandpa bought it new and later added the Evinrude "Speeribike" motor. He actually had it registered as a motorcycle in Oregon and rode it to fires as a volunteer fireman. Eventually the family moved up to Washington and the bike was put in the basement where it sat for 60 years, Grandpa had coated it with Cosmolite, a wax like rust preventing product. The current owner, Roy, still rides the bike and is trying to decide weather to restore or leave it as-is. Either way, an amazing piece of americana...Enjoy...
PS. The black and white's are family photos from when the bike was new, check out that sidecar!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010


Grandpa's motorcycle with home-made trailer

Grandpa's motorcycle with sidecar before the motor was added...circa 1938