Elgin Motorbike....pics

[richtrix]

Hi Guys.....I just bought this bike off ebay and would appreciate any information / thoughts from the knowledgeable folks here. I haven't received the bike yet so all I've got is the pics.

Pre war Motorbikes are new to me, Ive wanted a nice original for a while and with a little light cleaning I think this one will fit the bill.

The wheels are not wood but I can't tell if they are clinchers. I'm hoping I can find some tires.

any info appreciated.

 

[fordsnake]

A very nice find...I'm jealous.

 

[ratdaddy]

Yea i watched that bike nice ride

 

[Talewinds]

The wheels look like the steel-clad wood Lobdell style...

 

[bud poe]

I saw that bike in real life, it is a beautiful original. I'm glad you saved it from being parted out!
Solid repro tires will probably be your best bet for something to fit those wheels, ebay or memory lane I think...

 

[Andrew Gorman]

Harper Machine tires are supposed to be the best for singletube replacements, but they are now out of production. Here is a thread at the Wheelmen about them, and some other options:
http://thewheelmen.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3375
Hopefully your rims are clinchers, but they are not too common in the US at that time.

 

[IJamEcono]

congrats on your purchase. I saw that on ebay too. And then I saw it in my dreams..which was where it had to stay!

Hope you find your tires. Enjoy the ride!

 

[richtrix]

Thanks for the information and compliments guys.
I had just sold my 49 Phantom so I figured while I had the (bike money) I had better jump on it. I know he had listed it a few times before, starting out at about a grand. I gave $700 shipped. I was looking for an original with the exact survivor look so I'm happy to get it.

TALEWINDS, I bet you are right, for some reason the owner wasn't sure about the wheels

 

[OldRider]

Beautiful bike! Your rear rack is very likely a Wald aftermarket rack,its very similar to mine, they first appeared in catalogues in the early 30s, so it is period correct.

 

[richtrix]

Beautiful bike! Your rear rack is very likely a Wald aftermarket rack,its very similar to mine, they first appeared in catalogues in the early 30s, so it is period correct.

Glad to here that....Thanks for the info.....