Topic: My dad on my grandfather's motorcycle

[sparty]

This picture was taken in 1949.  My dad is on my grandfather's motorcycle.  Any idea on what bike it is?

Art

[bucky katt]

that could be an early excelsior henderson, maybe a brough superior

[jtb]

No idea, Art.  But... it's pretty cool.

[CBJoe]

    Very Cool.......  I wonder if it was actually ALL BLACK???  






.......OR it could be that whole black and white photo thing 

[Gordon]

that could be an early excelsior henderson, maybe a brough superior

Henderson was the first name that I thought of, too. 

That's a great picture!

[bill440cars]

 Man, don't get ME started, I haven't a clue. I just DON"T THINK it's an Indian and that's about as close as I can come myself.

         Pretty cool though. You ought to post it in the Memories thread.

[754]

Took a 4 second look, it is a 17-25 Harley.
 will take another look..

 looks like it is probably 17 -19 by the width of the forks.. got a beatup set of them sitting in my shop..

[bill440cars]

Took a 4 second look, it is a 17-25 Harley.
 will take another look

  Frank, when I saw YOU were online, I figured you'd have a pretty good guess on it.

[CBJoe]

Took a 4 second look, it is a 17-25 Harley.
 will take another look..

 looks like it is probably 17 -19 by the width of the forks.. got a beatup set of them sitting in my shop..

Definitely looks to be a 1919 or so model Harley.

Joe

[azuredesign]

Great photo Art! I wish I could help with the bike ID, but I have not a clue. That photo sure does make 1949 seem like a long time ago though. I got to go put some oil in my joints, I'm starting to seize up.

[754]

Its likely a dark olive drab color, but ity could have been repainted as it is around 30 yrs ol in the pic.

 If its a repaint it could be as early a 16, but not a 15..

[tramp]

great pic