1915 to 1919 Sears Chief - Documentation & Bike Thread

[frank562]

Here are some pictures of my chief, I believe is a 1915 model.

 

[mikecuda]

I own one. Never for sale. hope to restore it in 2021.

 

[mikecuda]

Here are some pictures of my chief, I believe is a 1915 model.

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What do you recommend for tiller handlebars like your bars? THX

 

[Freqman1]

What do you recommend for tiller handlebars like your bars? THX

I'd call those either "Shelby" bars or "braced motorbike" bars. Tiller bars are a whole different animal. V/r Shawn

 

[Rusty72]

 

[Rusty72]

I have owned like 6 Chiefs in the past . None like the one that I will be getting soon !
Probably the best one I've ever seen !

 

[mikecuda]

I have owned like 6 Chiefs in the past . None like the one that I will be getting soon !
Probably the best one I've ever seen !

Keep us posted. BTW. How many spokes on the rims of a Chief. 36 or 40?

 

[oddball]

rims

The early Chiefs have 36h back and 32h front

 

[Rusty72]

 

[oddball]

That was a good Chief day, when Bruce was still with us, love you and miss you Bruce!