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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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