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1913 Pierce Project

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There is something very satisfying about breaking free hardware that has not moved in 100 years. The Chain tensioner and set screw are finally apart.


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With some help from a friend who also enjoys early motorcycles, I was able to locate more original parts this week!
I now have a perfectly matching front rim, 23” with raised spoke holes and 36 spokes. The hub is period but not correct as I continue my search for a rim and Corbin “hourglass” profile with 40 hole. This will definitely do in the interim!

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Also located another set of forks in great condition, and an original exhaust pipe and cut out, removed from an original single cylinder model many years ago during a restoration. The nickel on the exhaust is excellent, but the forks have been replated with chrome at some point. I plan to have the chrome removed to expose what nickel layer is underneath.
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