Interesting motorcycles, not XS650

[gggGary]

1921 Reading Standard
Engine: 1,173cc (71.57ci) sidevalve 45-degree V-twin, 3.375in x 4in bore and stroke, 16-18hp (est.)
Carburetion: Single 1.25in Schebler Model HX
Transmission: 3-speed hand shift, chain final drive
Electrics: 6v Splitdorf generator, Bosch magneto ignition
Frame/wheelbase: Single downtube keystone frame w/engine as stressed member/NA

 

[RC4MAN]

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1921 Reading Standard
Engine: 1,173cc (71.57ci) sidevalve 45-degree V-twin, 3.375in x 4in bore and stroke, 16-18hp (est.)
Carburetion: Single 1.25in Schebler Model HX
Transmission: 3-speed hand shift, chain final drive
Electrics: 6v Splitdorf generator, Bosch magneto ignition
Frame/wheelbase: Single downtube keystone frame w/engine as stressed member/NA

Complete with NO SKID tires, it says so in the tread

 

[atom4488]

Complete with NO SKID tires, it says so in the tread

GREAT catch!

 

[Kevin Werner]

An American classic here.

A friend has that very AMF Sportster. He went through it a couple years ago and offers it to me for unreasonable $.

 

[Zmccleary7]

First day at the BRC and they have us on TW200’s and XT250s(photo of the one I’m on) quick little things.

 

[Jan_P]

A friend has that very AMF Sportster. He went through it a couple years ago and offers it to me for unreasonable $.

Not the Sporters so much here -- but the larger ones the asking prices makes one wonder if a hearing aid is need
been looking at ca 3
5.5 k with gear shift problem --- 7 k one had a fire in the harness and an oil spill under visible from 30 meters
as if a hole in the bottom
one in shape 14 k
The AMF are known for quality problems

 

[Guy]

I rebuilt a totaled 79 Sportster Roadster in1980, straightened forks replaced top and bottom tree front tier and generator. Had about $1800. in it, rode it for two or three years and sold it to a friend who kept it for the next thirty years and sold it to his nephew. Great bike. The Sportster being discussed looks to be pre 79 and frame and rear shock placement are more pre AMF design. It took AMF ten years to change that. I've always thought the older Sportsters of Harley or AMF were more dependable than the big bikes.. My two cents

 

[grouchie77]

View attachment 371313 I rebuilt a totaled 79 Sportster Roadster in1980, straightened forks replaced top and bottom tree front tier and generator. Had about $1800. in it, rode it for two or three years and sold it to a friend who kept it for the next thirty years and sold it to his nephew. Great bike. The Sportster being discussed looks to be pre 79 and frame and rear shock placement are more pre AMF design. It took AMF ten years to change that. I've always thought the older Sportsters of Harley or AMF were more dependable than the big bikes.. My two cents

That Norton....

 

[Guy]

Still have the Norton, should have kept the Sportster also.

 

[Jan_P]

View attachment 371321 Still have the Norton, should have kept the Sportster also.

1974 ? ??

 

[Guy]

72 750 with 74 850 engine. It's a bitsa , originally a Hi Rider, converted before I got it in the 80's.

 

[gunk]

View attachment 371313 I rebuilt a totaled 79 Sportster Roadster in1980, straightened forks replaced top and bottom tree front tier and generator. Had about $1800. in it, rode it for two or three years and sold it to a friend who kept it for the next thirty years and sold it to his nephew. Great bike. The Sportster being discussed looks to be pre 79 and frame and rear shock placement are more pre AMF design. It took AMF ten years to change that. I've always thought the older Sportsters of Harley or AMF were more dependable than the big bikes.. My two cents

I believe they went to plastic guages on the SPORTSTER AROUND the 1975 model year INSTEAD OF THOSE beautiful polished behind the bars jobs. if memory still works. As for the massive oil spill .they were a dry sump engine . quite a few were know to leak the oil tank contents into the crankcases and
then gradually out on the floor while sitting or stored for a long time. Have a friend with a stock 1973 XLCH in his garage. not tun in 25 yrs. It looks like a
2 wheeled rendition of the Exxon Valdeze spill.

 

[grouchie77]

Saw this when I pulled into the parking lot this morning. Don't know whose it is, but unfortunately there is no "for sale" sign on it.

 

[JOHNDADDY]

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Saw this when I pulled into the parking lot this morning. Don't know whose it is, but unfortunately there is no "for sale" sign on it.

Waay of subject, but the rust on that trailer's pretty cool lookin.

 

[grouchie77]

Waay of subject, but the rust on that trailer's pretty cool lookin.

Pretty sure that was built that here long before I started working here...

 

[gunk]

Waay of subject, but the rust on that trailer's pretty cool lookin.

As FOR WAAY OFF TOPIC, Bear in mind we're a bunch of old dudes that are looking for our keys or reading glasses when one set is on our heads and the other in our hand.

 

[Downeaster]

Why do you have your keys on your head?

 

[gggGary]

It sold for the $42K
Even at that price, note the seller's (Tim Stafford) comment.

 

[gunk]

Why do you have your keys on your head?

Oh you found em. thanks

 

[Mailman]

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It sold for the $42K
Even at that price, note the seller's (Tim Stafford) comment.

I was watching that one. Man those R69S bikes bring stupid money. Even their old 250 singles bring big money. Crazy!