engine number: 26J7137
1000cc 1926 Harley Davidson twin engine currently for sale by auction on ebay ending in Feb 2015.
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1929 Velocette KTT engine parts – SOLD
Engine no: KTT153
It is a shame this was never built but the makings of a wonderful 1929 KTT 350cc engine are here below.
The KTT was a production racer built by the Veloce factory in Birmingham for the Isle of Man TT. Only 1000 were made over a 20 year period starting in 1929. It is said that these were the most successful 350cc race bikes in their day. This engine is from one of the earliest models.
The parts available for this engine are all shown below and it includes a barrel, 2 flywheels, cases, new and original pistons, racing carburetor etc. It will be sold through ebay. The start date for the ebay sale is Thursday 25th September 2014. It is planned to end 10 days later.
CORRECTION: due to ebay pulling the item listing down and it having to be re-listed, this ebay auction now ends in the early hour of 07 Oct, 2014, at 00:11:37 AEDST (ie. you will need to be bidding around midnight AEDST on Monday the 6th October)
This is a wonderful opportunity for a Velocette fan or a classic racing enthusiast to acquire the makings of a renowned motor and either start on the creation of their own KTT or to add to an existing frame.
Having handled these parts myself to photograph them, I would also like to add that you can really see the craftsmanship that went into making them all those years ago – beautiful alloys and precision made pieces. Stunning.
1938 Royal Enfield S2 project bike – SOLD
Engine Number: tba
A fairly complete Royal Enfield project bike. This is a light-weight 250cc OHV from 1938 in original condition (apart from one primed rear mudguard and a new exhaust). It includes an original tank and a restored chrome painted tank (not a new or replica tank). Kevin had been slowly developing this project for over 20 years.
The S2 was the deluxe model 250cc produced by the Royal Enfield factory. It includes a Terry seat, luggage rack, rear registration and tail light plate, headlight, toolbox, Smiths speedo, horn and horn button, etc.
This will be a great restoration/rebuild project for someone wanting a reasonably rare and early, original, Royal Enfield. Historically, this bike was manufactured just as war was breaking out in Europe and at a time when the manufacture of Deluxe motorcycles in England was about to give way to the war efforts.
It includes the parts photographed plus some additional spares (photos still to be uploaded) and a 1938 Royal Enfield catalogue.
This bike was sold in October, 2014 to a lovely guy who is going to restore it and love it.
1926 JD Harley Davidson 1200cc project – SOLD
engine number: 26 JD 9724
Kevin ran a 26 J model Harley Davidson since the 1980s and had built up a strong collection of spare parts including an entire second engine. We have carefully collected all of these together to create this incredible motorcycle restoration project which includes:
- 1200cc JD engine with generator/distributor
- gearbox
- Frame
- Forks
- handlebars
- Spoked wheels with hubs and spare rim
- Complete petrol tank with caps and oil pump
- Carburettor
- ignition coil
- main switch box parts
- 2 mudguards and stays (1 x unrestored, 1 x under restoration and spare rear flap)
- chain cover
- headlight parts including stays
- footboards
- front and rear stands
- exhaust pipe
- battery box
- half seat pan
- reproduction messinger leather cover
- spare con rods
- …and more
This is most of a 1926 JD Harley Davidson and it is now on sale through ebay – please check our listings.
1911 Rudge TT
Manufactured in Rudge’s first year of manufacture. engine no: 9099
This is likely to be the oldest Rudge in Australia. There are a number of spares with this bike but sadly, it is missing one of its pedals
1929 Henderson Streamline ‘KJ’ – SOLD
For collectors, the Henderson KJ Streamline really needs no introduction. Even without its blue paint, this is already a beautiful looking Henderson KJ project and it is now up for offers.
The bike was never completed by Kevin but those who knew his love of this model, knew that he had collected parts for it since the 1970s – even digging them out of people’s gardens. His focus on collecting period correct pieces and his mechanical knowledge shows here in the quality of the parts and the restorations already undertaken. Kevin’s intention was to ride this bike when it was completed and this is relected in the calibre of what is on offer.
We have pulled the KJ parts together for display and viewing purposes and the engine has been loosly built up but the purchaser will need to undertake a rebuild.
However, Kevin’s massive long-term collecting for this project has resulted in a remarkably complete KJ project which includes:
- a rare original aluminium tank,
- a sand-blasted crank case with no cracks or welds
- dashboard with full collection of meters including a Corbin speedo, cable, drive and ring gear,
- a full set of the streamline cylinder barrels in near mint condition
- Bullet style headlight
- Timing gears and cogs that are in fantastic sharp condition
- Correct and near perfect manifolds
- Flywheel assembly
- Bosch FF4 magnento
- Front and rear mudguards/fenders (one stay is missing)
- Horn
- Switch
- Henderson nuts and bolts
- New JP pistons
- Rebuilt battery box
- Bearings and fork springs
- Correct Handlebar internals
- Correct footboards and connections (though found shortened and will need extending)
- New (unfinished) exhaust
The project is not 100% complete and various smaller items will still need to be located by the buyer.
We have tried to photograph the parts fully here but as we are offering a single viewing day on Sunday November 23rd 2014, we highly recommend that serious purchasers or their agent, come to look this over.
Viewing – please contact [email protected] to make an appointment
Date: Sunday 23rd November, 2014
Times: between 09:30am and 16:00pm
Location: The Australian Motorlife Museum, Integral Energy Recreation Park, Darkes Rd., Kembla Grange. 2035.
If you are interested in buying this, you will need to make us an offer in writing prior to the deadline of 17:00pm on Sunday 23rd November, 2014. Click here for full details on the blind auction process we are using.
1920-21 Henderson ‘K model’ project
The frame on this K model Henderson has been beautifully painted and pin striped and is complete. The enclosed style of chain guard is a replica and was only fitted to this model.
The crankcase has been repaired where a connecting rod put a hole in the side. There is a spare crankcase which will need minor welding and numerous spare parts which come with this project.
All engine parts are available except for a clutch release collar and cone, petrol and oil pipes and chain which are missing. The rear mudguard will need refitting as the stays are not connected properly.
It is a rare bike and a ideal and easy bike to complete restoration.
1918 Henderson ‘Z Model’
The frame here is from 1918 and pre-Excelsior changes. It has the shorter footboards and was not fitted with the Excelsior brake system. As such, the frame would have been painted Henderson blue.
The engine is not the original but is a 1918 Z model which would still make the whole bike a veteran one in Australia. The engine has almost been completely restored, timed and started with the present carburettor.
The big ends and main bearings have been white metalled and line bored. The clutch and thrust bearings are new. Cast iron pistons with new rings have been fitted. Eventually the cast iron pistons and valves may need replacing.
The magneto has been professionally rewired.
All nuts and bolts are either original or replaced with original looking ones. A number of threads have been recoiled back to original sizes.
The areas that will need attention are re-sleeving the inlet rocker arms and overhauling the Schebler carburettor.
A new chain will need to be fitted.
The gear and clutch lever need replacing but these are available in Australia and Germany. Petrol and oil caps, petrol and oil pipes, taps, control fittings and clips, cables are also missing.
The wheels have been fitted with Timken bearings and need replacing. New axles are needed for both wheels.
This could be fitted with an Excelsior brake system which has an internal brake connected to the clutch leaver. Otherwise the pre-Excelsior brake system could be used.
Various spare parts are included with the project.
1917 Henderson ‘G model’ project – SOLD
The Henderson factory was established in Detroit and started producing Henderson motorcycles from 1912. In 1917, the Henderson brothers sold the company to Schwinn and manufacture was later moved to Chicago. The G model was produced prior to the move, making it popular amongst those who collect Detroit models.
The 1917 Henderson was also a record breaker, breaking “Cannonball” Baker’s transcontinental record (across America) that had been set two years earlier on an Indian Twin. Hendersons are considered by many to have been the fastest bikes of the era and with this also classed as a veteran motorcycle in Australia, a G model Henderson is a particularly special motorcycle to own .
This is now open for offers as per our blind bidding system. Our deadline is at 17:00 AEST on Saturday 07/03/15. Please read our instructions on the link above and email any questions you may have to karen@kbcmotorcycles,com. Please also include your phone number.
In some circumstances, we can arrange a Skype/FaceTime/google video call viewing ahead of the deadline day. Please contact us at least 48 hours ahead in order to arrange this.
We often get asked by bidders to help them with ballpark figures and we suggest that people do some research and look at what similar bikes are selling for. As a project, we obviously do not expect bids to be as high as a running bike would receive but please be aware that a veteran Detroit model 1917 Henderson, even as a project, will be a particularly collectable bike.
We tend to suggest you simply offer us the price you are prepared to pay. We also say that you shouldn’t be put off making an offer by assuming you will be beaten. You never know – you may have the winning bid!
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1928 Harley Davidson OHV 350cc – SOLD
engine no: 28BA3537
This 1928 OHV Harley Davidson 350cc was a project bike that was almost fully restored by Kevin. He collected and carefully restored its components over many years. It has only recently been put together for viewing purposes in order to show what a magnificent motorcycle it was going to be.
The 1928BA was closely related to the racing single of the day known as a Peashooter and these too have come to be called “Peashooters”. They were sold by Harley Davidson as a speedy road bike to rival the sales of the Indian Prince at the time. Closely related to the Harley side valve ‘Pup’, the OHV version is a much rarer and faster beast.
This particular bike has matching crank-cases but has not had its engine and gearbox rebuilt yet. It is being sold with the main components for these in seperate crates along with various other parts (please be aware that the carburettor displayed in the parts photographs is no longer included in this package as a much better one was located and attached to the bike as shown).
As can be seen, this bike has most of the difficult to locate parts already such as the switch box, front and rear stands, chromed tank plate, battery box, mudguards (fenders) and stays, ignition coil, generator, front and rear lights. It requires very few items to finish it off and most of them, such as the exhaust, are easily purchased. Some further restoration work will be required – sticky tape on the tail light is not a good look!
Note that there is also a 1926 Peashooter model in this collection. Both bikes will be available for viewing at the same place on the same day. However, the blind auction for the 1926 bike will end the following day – 24 hours after this one ends.
The two bikes look great together!
Viewing – please contact [email protected] to make an appointment
Date: Sunday 7th December, 2014
Times: between 09:30am and 16:00pm
Location: The Australian Motorlife Museum, Integral Energy Recreation Park, Darkes Rd., Kembla Grange. 2035.
If you are interested in buying this, you will need to make us an offer in writing prior to the deadline of 17:00pm AEST on Sunday 7th December, 2014. Click here for full details on the blind auction process we are using.
It is hoped that collection of this Harley project by the successful buyer may be made as soon as the following day. Buyers will be responsible for arranging and paying for all packing, packaging, freight, insurance, customs clearance, duties and taxes and any other costs incurred to transport the bike and parts from the agreed collection point. We can put you in contact with a professional international freight company which specialises in antique vehicle transport.
