My dad's bike... :)

[Kestrel Motors Inc.]

This is my dad's WWI style bike. He built it because he wanted one he could ride around without having to blow $100,000 on a Harley. Also, we do some "living history" things about WWI and we take it with us when we do that. Enjoy! Tell me your thoughts and stuff about it.

K.M.I.

[harry76]

Glad you posted your dads bike. That is just way too cool........ im going to need to look at these pictures for a while because there is a lot going on. Absolutely beautiful bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You and your dad do some nice work. Welcome to the forum

[harry76]

There will be so many questions coming your way..... what engine is it?............... What size rims are they? Standard 26"rims or smaller?............ and i really like the handclutch and pulley setup, i have a similar setup on my bike but thats way cooler........................ and thats a very large flywheel on that engine, love it

[fasteddy]

My thoughts exactly Harry and Mr. Kesterel I have the same questions. I'm sure everyone else does too.
Does your Dad let you toss a leg over this fine steed and go for a ride when ever you want? A most beautifully built bike indeed.

WW1 has a lot of interest to me since my family near and far left ten young men on the
battlefields.

Steve.

[Red Light Bandit]

Dont make us wait any longer. What is that engine!!!!
great job and well done.

[harry76]

Kestrel said something about it being a 1918 delco power plant..... I'd never heard of them, not that im an expert,or even novice on small engines but it looks like it belongs in that bike. Hats off once again!!!!!!!

[Kestrel Motors Inc.]

Home - The Official Delco-Light Plant Collectors Site there is what a Delco light plant is. Also, the flywheel was on the engine originally, (guess how he starts it? He stick his fingers in the flywheel and spins...) I'm not sure what the rim size is, but it used to be Kawasaki wheels that he, ermmm, MODIFIED to work. If you have any more questions, just ask, I'll ask my dad and get back to you. Thanks guys!

[harry76]

Did your dad fabricate a lot of the parts such as fork/springer, tank, handlebars etc?...... Also does the front headlight work? Or have you updated the light with LED's?....... I'll have more questions after I've stared/drooled a little longer.

P.S be nice to your dad and watch, listen and learn because your dad is a true craftsman!!!

[Velodrome]

One word: BAD A$$ ( the dollar signs make it, not a word )

[Kestrel Motors Inc.]

He made everything from scratch, including the front forks. No the headlight doesn't work, it's just there for show, because originally they ran on "Prestolight" which was I think kerosene... But we never ride it on the road (at least not legally ), so that doesn't matter that much. I'm glad that you guys like it, that'll make my dad's day...