Maytag Flyer

[Ludwig II]

Looking at the script on it, my non existent German leads me to believe that it's of the German Bicycle Company (so far so good) but Nied. Ost., is that Lower Austria, Nieder Osterreich? On the edge is the word Wien, which is Vienna. Given the brief period of Nazi enforced union, I'd say it's from Austria in the Anschluss period, so 1938 onwards but before open war broke out, since wartime decoration is reduced or abandoned.

But I may well be utterly, absolutely, wrong.

 

[Mr.B.]

I think you're German is pretty good, I ran it past Google translator and got "Vienna Association of German Cyclist Low(er) East"

-Kirk

 

[Ludwig II]

Well, if anyone has a sensitivity about the Nazi era and it's racial policies, I'd say it's an absolute no no. I ran it past my sister in law who speaks fluent German, and the badge is what I had thought it was. From 1938 onwards, The German Cyclists Association, Lower Austria, Vienna branch.

 

[truckd]

Sorry I didn't post the reverse side,I really didn't see all hidden agenda stuff insted just something to use as decoration, I also have lapedary and limited silver smithing skills so If I was to purchase something like this reguardless of it's geological and political origin? it would have been modified to suite another purpose

 

[OldHarley]

The secondary belt tension levers have always needed something to finish the hand grip portion.

I looked in the Maytag accessories catalogue and found that the Flyer should have some bling on the end of the lever.

Cut some pieces out and notched them to fit the levers.

Absolutely beautiful build. I wish I had the talent to be able to accomplish this level of work. I realize this is a fantasy build; however, a minor item, but Phillips head screws were not invented until around 1937, and would not appear on a nineteen-teens era motorcycle. Their purpose was so that the new automatic screw drivers would 'cam-out' before the screw was over-torqued.

BTW, There are none used anywhere on my 1941 Harley.

 

[Whozawhat]

41' Knuck or Flatty??

I had a 55' Pan many many years ago, heck even my current ride has been under me since 87'

Don't let any of the current hardware concern you, it pretty much all has to be changed out when the build is complete and before final assembly. I have been hanging it together mostly with random stuff that is in my junk box and will make a hardware list when its ready for paint

Some of the fasteners used at this point include 12 point heads on titanium screws that were first used on a turbine aircraft engine, as was the spring in that picture, before coming home with me, not exactly period stuff.

 

[mybike1]

I like how this is going. I can't wait to see more progress.

 

[Ludwig II]

I like the idea of modern fasteners on an old looking bike, it's an indicator that it's in active use, instead of being an ornament, or worse, an Investment.

 

[curtisfox]

I like the idea of modern fasteners on an old looking bike, it's an indicator that it's in active use, instead of being an ornament, or worse, an Investment.

I sorta do to like button head stainless with allen head sockets. But its not my build, must do what he want..............Curt

 

[Ludwig II]

Years ago I wanted to go vintage grass track racing, and just at that point the collectors moved in. From being £200 for a scruffy but usable runner, £250 got you 2 tea chests full of parts that you hoped matched.

Anyway, the Maytag will be the Maytag, and it will be a masterpiece whatever happens.

 

[Ludwig II]

I found a logo

 

[Whozawhat]

This is an original old Maytag logo which is planned for a head badge.

 

[msrfan]

Hey, I have one of those on a Maytag powered scooter.

 

[MEASURE TWICE]

I found a logo

Was that sign in Alliance NE, USA home of Carhenge

http://www.carhenge.com/

I watched pieces of the documentary yesterday on TV. I'd already watched the whole thing before. It is a take off on Stonehenge I suppose.

Don't ya see it's ART!

MT

 

[Whozawhat]

Hey, I have one of those on a Maytag powered scooter.

Pictures please....

 

[MEASURE TWICE]

http://www.gadgetengineer.com/motorcyclespecials.html

I found this in a search. Look at link by bottom of the page. Are they supposed to be made of wood?

Interesting.

MT

 

[GAS+RIDEZ]

Wow,that's nice handcrafted piece of art,I would like to have you as a neighbor to learn a little of that knowledge.

 

[curtisfox]

I got to learn how to post pictures. I seen a shift knob or handle that was made out of brass tube, it had a ovel shape hole cut through so it was on both sides. Had a couple of pieceses like your poker nobs you made on top and bottom. Inside was a hour glass. match your badge with the hour glass................Curt

 

[msrfan]

Pictures please....

It's buried on a shelf but I was able to get a photo of the steering head and the motor.

 

[truckd]

Thought I'd steel a corner of your thread with these pic's of the May tag v twin washer machine engine,don't know the year?