redline1968
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Went to the Portland swap sat down for a few decided to go for a walk. I walked over 3 rows and behold this was sitting alone wet begging to be looked at.. So first I thought it was sold so I just decided to check it out. Identifying it as a real whizzer and was amazed at the weird handle bars and funky knobs and a suicide clutch. This thing was cool. Next thing the owner walked up and I asked if he bought it. He said no and it was for sale. Now I got excited. I wanted this bad I asked how much it was xxxx.. the deal was done.. after buying it I asked where did it come from. He said he purchased it 40 years ago from someone who got it out of a barn as you see it... He rode it a little and then parked it in his barn and was there for 40 years. He said he liked the funky set up so he left it just like you see it.... amazing... whoever had it made a ignition system from a coil and battery on the fender with a starter -light switch under the speedo.. can’t believe it works..... :0 then put a pull up compression realease switch in front... it has a pluming pipe exhaust and a lawn mower muffler... :0 next modified the clutch with a 8 ball knob suicide shifter on the side... the bike is originally green cream accents the h or j ( not sure yet too dark in garage) motor has great compression and complete... I’m going to keep the funky but make it safe remove the exhaust and put the right one patina of course..... The handle bars are interesting they look cafe racer style.. are they a whizzer option? Any way here are some pics of the bike and funky junk on it..better pics when it’s not raining..
