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Interesting motorcycles, not XS650
- Thread starter Kevin Werner
- Start date
My parents have a few old bikes in pretty poor state that were inherited from an uncle, a 1920s leather belt drive Raleigh, Norton Jubilee and a very incomplete Navigator. I'd love to get my hands on them before they rot away but family politics and a mother who'd rather they rot than someone else have them dictates matters. I'll get some photos up sometime.
It is at times difficult with old bikes and old owners . I have heard of sellers not selling to a person he did not like
At the spot. " Not selling to YOU " not even talking of the sums money.
And I am fine with that -- It must be respected .. It is Their memories their property. Can even have promises involved.
It has to be done with Finesse. Courtesy and Patience.
If bikes not stored dry and warm.
I would try to be allowed to use some chemical to delay ageing . Values can be destroyed .Not sure which chemical is suitable
Tectyl was a brand used on cars against rust. But there can be other better that I don't know about.
Tectyl can be to difficult to get off in the future.
Zonie
XS650 Enthusiast
So wrong in so many ways.
Wait a sec....BMW Boxer engine with downdraft carbs.......and chain drive?....I'd love to see a side view of this bike!
Zonie
XS650 Enthusiast
That make two of us. I would have loved to be at the bar when they came up with that!
And thus, high pipes...
Inn this purdy?
How are all three airborne?
Britman
XS650 Addict
I am 74 years old and still ride this. Now it is about 100 miles yearly on the high side, but I just like having it in the garage. I really don't know why other than I like the look......I know the day is coming quickly where the knees won't bend enough and the back says a complete no to the ride, then I will put it the front yard and decorate it for Christmas.......750 Honda Motor with an 836 kit, Invader Mags, Forks by Frank, and other period goodies, most impractical thing I own besides two cats, but it is a keeper.....
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Happy birthday to William S. Harley, one of the four original founders of Harley-Davidson.
Harley served as head of Harley-Davidson product development, overseeing the design of some of the most important motorcycles in the first four decades of H-D history. He was also an accomplished motorcyclist, avid hunter, fisherman and photographer.
Ride on man, I dig it!
At 74 you certainly have time for 120-130 miles a year, don't you think? Ride, enjoy.
