Author Topic: 1906 motor bike engine (Read 125107 times)

vtsteam · « **Reply #150 on:** September 18, 2013, 07:59:18 PM »

Extra cool!

AussieJimG · « **Reply #151 on:** September 18, 2013, 08:57:19 PM »

The saddle looks great (but I wouldn't want to ride too far on it).

It seems that there is no end to your talents.

Jim

NeoTech · « **Reply #152 on:** September 19, 2013, 03:13:51 AM »

Saddle looks bit.. uncomfortable.. You should take a look at how the made old spring suspended seats (basicly an outer frame, with a plate in the center alot of springs) then cover it with some closed cell foam and then wrap it in leather.. (theres alot on this subject in biker forums and chopper build books, that usually make old scool / 20's styled seats)

Stilldrillin · « **Reply #153 on:** September 19, 2013, 03:27:20 AM »

It's ALL looking good Tom!

David D

micktoon · « **Reply #154 on:** September 19, 2013, 04:43:35 PM »

Top work Tom , it just looks right to me , the whole bike that is............. I would think your machine will get more attention at a show than some of the real expensive custom type bikes as it oozes character and looks functional with class

Keep up the good work

Cheers Mick.

John Stevenson · « **Reply #155 on:** September 19, 2013, 06:02:46 PM »

Tom, Details of the kickstart please.
Is it just for show or how do you get it to come out of mesh ?

OKTomT · « **Reply #156 on:** September 19, 2013, 09:16:27 PM »

Thanks for the comments it keeps me posting.
sir John go back and view the video on post 145 and it will answer your question.
Guy the seat is correct for the time period I am tying to represent which is the teens. I know it is not comfortable but I think in this time period if you did not have to walk or peddle a bicycle you did'nt care how comfortable you rear end was

. here is a couple of pictures I used to build the saddle.

vtsteam · « **Reply #157 on:** September 20, 2013, 08:09:02 AM »

Excellent workmanship as always, Tom! Looks period, and to me, looks cushy compared to a tractor seat. Gosh springs, and leather! And it seems wide enough, too.

It's the narrow ones that get you.

tom osselton · « **Reply #158 on:** September 20, 2013, 01:54:57 PM »

Your doing a great job but what was that seat attached to in the pic.

BronxFigs · « **Reply #159 on:** October 28, 2013, 06:23:26 AM »

Hello TomT and others-

Just thought I'd check back to see any new postings. The bike is just great, and finally, I was able to see the engine videos again.

Because of this thread and my interest in similar engines, I have found and read many interesting sites, and viewed some incredible videos showing home-built motorcycle engines. I thank everyone for the links, photos, videos, suggestions, etc, especially TomT for taking the time to answer everyone's questions.

Continued good luck TomT.

Frank

EDIT: Check: "thekneelslider.com" website for some monster engines mounted on bikes! NSU 2000cc single-cylinder engine, gigantic V-twin engines, etc. Interesting concepts.... I guess.

oldgoaly · « **Reply #160 on:** October 28, 2013, 06:55:15 PM »

Very impressive! Thank you for sharing your project!!!!

OKTomT · « **Reply #161 on:** December 12, 2013, 08:24:03 PM »

I am working on the bike again and I have made a little progress
I built some hand grips, a rear belt pulley, and a new headlight here is some pictures.

Tom osselton The seat was on a 1912 excelsior.

Brass_Machine · « **Reply #162 on:** December 12, 2013, 08:39:08 PM »

Wow. That is stunning!

Eric

AussieJimG · « **Reply #163 on:** December 12, 2013, 08:49:33 PM »

A superb project.

Jim

Stilldrillin · « **Reply #164 on:** December 13, 2013, 02:17:20 AM »

It just keeps on developing and improving......

David D

micktoon · « **Reply #165 on:** December 13, 2013, 04:18:23 AM »

TOTAL Class Tom, just keeps looking better and better

,If I was at a show I would spend hours looking at you bike and not even notice all the pimped Harleys were there

Cheers Mick

Doc · « **Reply #166 on:** December 15, 2013, 10:16:26 AM »

I' totally at aww nice work looks awesome!!

BronxFigs · « **Reply #167 on:** January 03, 2014, 07:45:31 PM »

Tom...you are really making some progress. The bike looks great. I boggles my mind that someone can have such a wide variety of skills to fabricate all the disparate parts, make them fit, and eventually, function as planned. I learned so much from your photo-build, and the videos.

Good luck with the rest of your masterpiece.

Frank

OKTomT · « **Reply #168 on:** January 06, 2014, 11:24:56 AM »

Thanks guys
I built a chain guard and installed a copper fuel line, built a brass bowl cover and a velocity stack for the carburetor . I still need to finish the brakes,clutch,feet rest and build some fenders.

Doc · « **Reply #169 on:** January 06, 2014, 07:08:13 PM »

Man that ride is looking sweeeet. I love the over all look of it wish I had the talent and patience to do something like this.

Meldonmech · « **Reply #170 on:** January 07, 2014, 04:22:57 AM »

What an authentic machine you have constructed, simply amazing.

Well done Cheers David

RadRod67 · « **Reply #171 on:** January 28, 2014, 11:28:44 AM »

That is very impressive.

micktoon · « **Reply #172 on:** January 28, 2014, 05:59:00 PM »

Hi Tom , it is still looking better every time you post new pics, do you have a final plan for painting it , colours etc, I like it in metal but assume it would not be practical in the real world to leave it like that ?
Keep up the good work

Cheers Mick.

Bishop · « **Reply #173 on:** February 10, 2014, 02:16:51 AM »

Unbelievable work... A few years ago I would never have believed a person could build their own motorcycle from scratch in their garage. It's amazing to me how talented people are.

Shawn

John Stevenson · « **Reply #174 on:** February 10, 2014, 05:09:57 AM »

Not to decry Toms effort but as he posted at the start of this thread this was all from a 1906 book published for the amateur engineer in the days of flat belt treadle lathes and no milling machines.

It makes you wonder what we have lost in the intermediate years ?

As a reminder a link back to the original book.

https://archive.org/details/motorbicyclebuil00hasliala

I must admit that this thread has been my favourite thread during the last year

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