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1918 Harley Davidson Motorcyke

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Articles | Tagged Davis Sewing Machine Co., Harley Davidson

This 1918 Harley Davidson “Motorcyke” bicycle was fully restored by Dave Stromberger of Dave’s Vintage Bicycles. To see the restoration process from the beginning and read about the details regarding this bike, check out the following articles: Restoration of a … Continue reading →

Restoration of a 1918 Harley Davidson Bicycle – Part 9: Finishing the Bike

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Articles | Tagged Davis Sewing Machine Co., Harley Davidson

Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! The final assembly of a restoration is always fun. It’s the time that you get to see all your hard work pay off. It’s the time that you get to see those … Continue reading →

Restoration of a 1918 Harley Davidson Bicycle – Part 8: Restoring the Pedals

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Articles | Tagged Davis Sewing Machine Co., Harley Davidson

Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! With many vintage bicycle restoration projects, the pedals aren’t too big of an issue. With earlier bikes however, they can be a challenge. This Harley Davidson is no exception. The pedals, while … Continue reading →

Restoration of a 1918 Harley Davidson Bicycle – Part 7: Wheels and Tires

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Articles | Tagged Davis Sewing Machine Co., Harley Davidson

Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! The wheels on bicycles from this era are often a big challenge. The rims were typically made of a single piece of hardwood that was bent into a hoop and finger-joined together. … Continue reading →

Restoration of a 1918 Harley Davidson Bicycle – Part 6: Pinstripes and Decal

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Articles | Tagged Davis Sewing Machine Co., Harley Davidson

Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! One of the most rewarding parts of a restoration, is the detail work that really brings the bike alive. The Harley Davidson bicycle has a lot of pinstripes that add interesting detail … Continue reading →

Restoration of a 1918 Harley Davidson Bicycle – Part 4: Handlebars

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Articles | Tagged Harley Davidson
Handlebars ready for nickel plate

Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! The handlebars for the Harley Davidson Motorcyke, as this model is called, may look like ordinary cross-braced handlebars from that era, but they are actually a bit special and difficult to find … Continue reading →

Restoration of a 1918 Harley Davidson Bicycle – Part 3: Plating Small Parts

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Articles | Tagged Harley Davidson
Nickel plated small parts

Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! Prior to the introduction of chrome plating in 1928, polished nickel was the plating of choice to both beautify and protect metal parts. How do you tell the difference between the two? … Continue reading →

Antique Harley Davidson Bicycle Photograph

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles | Tagged Harley Davidson

This photograph, taken sometime between 1917 and the early 1920’s shows a boy dressed up with a hat and a tie, looking down on his presumably brand new Harley Davidson bicycle. Was this a promotional photograph for Harley Davidson? Was … Continue reading →

Restoration of a 1918 Harley Davidson Bicycle – Part 2: Paint

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Articles | Tagged Davis Sewing Machine Co., Harley Davidson

Haven’t read part one yet? Check it out first! One of the biggest jobs of this restoration is the paint. The paint job on an antique Harley Davidson bicycle may look pretty simple from a distance, but up close you’ll … Continue reading →

Restoration of a 1918 Harley Davidson Bicycle – Part 1: Getting Started

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Dave Stromberger
Posted in Antique Bicycles, Articles | Tagged Davis Sewing Machine Co., Harley Davidson

Follow along as I do a complete restoration on a 1918 Harley Davidson “Motorcyke” bicycle! The bicycle that I’ll be restoring started out as a pile of parts collected from various sources. They are all correct parts to build an … Continue reading →

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