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This page offers viewers a look into some of the restoration projects that are currently in progress. Be sure to visit often to see new projects that are being restored or to see the finished outcome!  Currently, we are building a Simplex.  Over Labor Day Weekend, we went to the Antique Motorcycle Show in Davenport, Iowa.  My good friend, Donald, helped me hunt down some parts.  We ran over to Mike's Motorcycle Shop to see if they had anything, but it was closed! 

1948 Lowther
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We've made real progress with this real Lowther.  Body is on, front brake is finished. Check back for future progress.

1948 Lowther Scooter
Lowther/Indian

Check out this real Lowther Scooter.  Lowther manufacturing only produced their scooter for one year.  Any scooters later manufactured by them were known as Indians.

The Turd

Mikes Motorshop

Rat Symplex Project

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Rat Simplex Project
We have started our Rat Simplex project.  Motor has been installed.  Check back for further updates.

Safticycle Commando Motorbike Project

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Safticycle Commando Motorbike Project
First thing back from Portland we reassembled this barn-find 1951 SaftiCycle Comando.
LaRay Motorbike Project

LaRay-ish Frame

New "LaRayish" Update
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November Update 2

November Update

LaRayish Update

LaRay Motor Bike Project
LaRayish project is still moving forward. Moving along with the project, the second picture shows how the fork and handlebars are done as well as the installation new seat.  Tune in for further updates...
Spiegel Airman Project

Airman Update

Spiegel Airman Project
Check out the new style front fork, wide handlebars, and cool color tires!   We are busy working on the 1950 Airman.  This bike is all custom - big tires, oversized motor, custom paint, custom exhaust, etc.  Hey Preacher, what do ya think?
SaftiCycle Motor Bike Project
Three Restorations
Safticycle Resoration Project

Safticycle - sanded frame and fenders plus more!

Safticycle Gas Tank

Safticycle Restoration
Safticycle Scooter Project
We had a lot of fun restoring this Safticycle scooter!
2008 Whizzer Ambassador Custom Project

New UPDATE - 2008 Whizzer Ambassador Project!
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Whizzer Motor Bike Ambassador Project

2008 Whizzer Ambassador

LaRay and Salsbury Restorations
2008 Whizzer Ambassador Custom Project

We would like to share the issues that we have been grappling over the past few weeks.  We need to let you know that this bike is overweight and underpowered.  We hope our efforts will improve these issues.  For now, here is an overview of what we've been working on:

  • Cosmetically corrected the right swingarm by removing the ugly tab
  • Replacing the 26" wheels with 24" wheels and  now use 24X300 DOT tires. 
  • Designing special sheave spacers to accommodate the wider tire. 
  • Repositioning the front pulley for a straighter belt position. 
  • Tackling the issues with the kickstand since it wasn't casted correctly
  • Relocating the fenders with shorter fender braces to accommodate the weight of the rear light by tapping and threading the braces into the swingarm.
  • Designing a block to handle the twitchiness of the rear swing arm
  • Working on a solution for the foot pegs - possibly relocating them

 

1940's Simplex Scooter Project

Simplex Frame

1940's Simplex Scooter Project
Our MikeyBike Team is currently working on a custom simplex frame.  We plan on using big parts: big tires, big seat, and big motor.  Come out and see the finished product in Portland for the 2010 Vintage Motor Bike Show
1940 Kraft Scooter Project

Restoration of a 1940 Kraft

2008 Whizzer Ambassador Custom Project
Here is the MikeyBike Team restoring a 1940 Kraft Scooter.
1947 Blue LaRay Motor Bike Project

MikeyBike Team and the LaRay owners - the Lynn Family

The finished product!!
Handlebars and more....
The addition of the belts and guard
Addition of more parts!
Adding the wire for the rear light

Adding wheels and tires....

Adding wheels and tires....

Now the addition of the motor!
The addition of fenders, stem, and lights
Picture of the motor badge

Close up of the head tube badge

And then the addition of the gas tank

Restoration of a 1947 LaRay

Restoration of a 1947 LaRay

1947 LaRay Scooter Project
We had the opportunity to restore a LaRay scooter for the Lynn Family.  This project was a blast.  Here are some images depicting the restoration project.