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Message started by MnSpring on 02/23/15 at 16:07:40

Title: Winchester MC's
Post by MnSpring on 02/23/15 at 16:07:40

I periodically receive catalogs, for, upcoming Auctions.
I thought perhaps, some here, would enjoy seeing these.

For me, Old, MC, and Firearm branded, all caught my eye.

Only problem, can't, 'live in one', cause would probably need to sell he house to afford one.

Title: Re: Winchester MC's
Post by MnSpring on 02/23/15 at 16:08:19

Next one

Title: Re: Winchester MC's
Post by Serowbot on 02/23/15 at 22:10:56

Neat!... I want one!... :)...

Ain't white tires just awesome?.... :-*...

Title: Re: Winchester MC's
Post by old_rider on 02/24/15 at 09:29:27

Would be nice to have a running reproduction, to ride around at bike shows with. Or just around town.... the problem is getting "to" town.
I live off a 4 laner..... 55mph posted... 65-70 actual. :P

Title: Re: Winchester MC's
Post by Art Webb on 02/24/15 at 15:08:29

*drooling*

Title: Re: Winchester MC's
Post by Kris01 on 02/24/15 at 18:36:00

Those old motorcycles really were bicycles with an engine attached. I like to watch "What's in the Barn?" or whatever it's called with Dale Walksler. He always finds the best stuff. Usually turn of the century Harleys.

Title: Re: Winchester MC's
Post by Art Webb on 02/24/15 at 20:32:43

they still make kits to motorize bicycles *evil grin*

Title: Re: Winchester MC's
Post by old_rider on 02/25/15 at 01:11:32

Oh GAWD!, why do you torture me so?...
Can I just buy a frame and an engine? On the cheap?
I'm sure I can find a bicycle or three to pull parts off of to make a "punk Winchester" :)

Title: Re: Winchester MC's
Post by Dave on 02/25/15 at 06:38:25

I saw this one at the AMA vintage days last summer...pretty cool. Especially if you get a bike with the old springer forks.

Title: Re: Winchester MC's
Post by Kris01 on 02/25/15 at 16:36:17

Dave, how tall do you have to be in order to stretch far enough to ride that thing? ;D

Title: Re: Winchester MC's
Post by Dave on 02/25/15 at 18:06:40

774E554F0C0D3C0 wrote:

Dave, how tall do you have to be in order to stretch far enough to ride that thing? ;D

Ya know! I didn't actually see anyone try to ride it. :o

Title: Re: Winchester MC's
Post by jachase1980 on 02/26/15 at 12:02:47

http://www.theraceofgentlemen.com/index.html

if you want to see some race on the beach. I went last year one of the coolest and well run events I have ever been too. Mostly cars but there were some cycles there too.

There was one race where both guys had to hand crank start their cars and they agreed to start the race with cars off was great

Title: Re: Winchester MC's
Post by Art Webb on 02/26/15 at 15:00:22

69504B511213220 wrote:

Dave, how tall do you have to be in order to stretch far enough to ride that thing? ;D

Those bikes are far smaller than they look: perspective, today's bikes, with some exceptions, are larger than bike of similar displacement in the past

Title: Re: Winchester MC's
Post by Kris01 on 02/26/15 at 20:10:09

That's true. The frame just looks waaay too long.

Title: Re: Winchester MC's
Post by Art Webb on 02/26/15 at 21:59:04

well the seat is farther back than on most bikes of it's time, It'd help if there was a person next to it in the pic, I bet it's pretty small

Title: Re: Winchester MC's
Post by Dave on 02/27/15 at 02:52:47

6A5348521110210 wrote:

Dave, how tall do you have to be in order to stretch far enough to ride that thing? ;D

Well it is a bicycle that someone converted to look like an old motorcycle...the seat used to be up there where the frame angles down at the back of the gas tank. They have modified the frame to fit the engine, made a fuel tank, turned the handlebars upside down, and "antiqued" all the paint. It would not have looked so long with the handlebars upright and the seat where it used to be.

Title: Re: Winchester MC's
Post by Kris01 on 02/27/15 at 18:45:44

Oh... so these aren't truly antique motorcycles? They're custom built bicycles with engines? Anything goes in the modified category - just open your checkbook.

Title: Re: Winchester MC's
Post by Dave on 02/28/15 at 14:49:11

2B1209135051600 wrote:

Oh... so these aren't truly antique motorcycles? They're custom built bicycles with engines? Anything goes in the modified category - just open your checkbook.

Well the Winchester that started the thread is....but that antiqued/converted bicycle I posted is a "look alike" copy. The scarcity and costability of the originals makes it necessary to be creative now and then.