Excelsior V Twin build

[DareDevil]

Hi Steve....I believe chrome plating didn't arrive commercially until the mid 1920's... I can stand corrected here...as there are a lot of different stories about it ......DD

 

[DareDevil]

Hi .... Have been playing around with the Casswell nickle kit..applied some nickel solution onto the lever rods...have applied more coatings on the levers as well...there will be a few hours polishing these items ...something to do !!!!!!!....DD

 

[fasteddy]

DD,

When I messed around with antique cars years ago there were always people who showed up with an early car or truck that had chrome plating when it shouldn't have and the fight would break out about if was right or not.
Your absolutely right. It was in the twenties that chrome plating started because the nickle finish was fairly easily scratched and the chrome was harder.

Steve.

 

[DareDevil]

Hi... Been messing around with the pedal spindal...have that installed ....fitted up the brake and clutch levers and cables...just cruizin along ....DD

 

[truckd]

If I fly all the way over there will you let me ride it? PLEASE!

 

[DareDevil]

Hi ... A couple more pics...DD

 

[truckd]

Hey DD you've been to quit for too long whats going with you and how is the build going??

 

[DareDevil]

Hi truckd.....I am away .....probally for another week or two......DD

 

[truckd]

I'm hoping you relize that we are waiting for progress reports & pic's of the Jolly Green Giant, get back to us soon! we miss you LOL!

 

[DareDevil]

Hi.... Have been busy on another project.....Have finished the pedal setup with the chain wheel attached ...its only there for apearance...the pedal set up actuates the rear brake by back pedaling and will be set in a position for gear changer on left side..got the wiring sorted now and just need to tidy up so it will fit inside left tank...have an amp meter setup in the battery loop for when I start it ..to make sure its charging....Have started the engine to day...I have only filled the carby bowl ..so it started on 2 cylinders....and started to run lean and only run on 1 cylinder...it stared first pop ....Amp meter was showing charging.....alls good... just a little busy at the moment to work on the bike.... DD

See the engine running on you tube....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opy0LhiRuv8

if you cant find it look for my other 2 videos ...Board Track Racer lookalike......DD

 

[DareDevil]

Hi ... Have fixed the link to Youtube .. I left out www ..Made and fitted a chain tensioner.....I didn't want to fit a 1/2 link in the chain...theres plenty of room the adjust the rear wheel back with the tensioner..DD


Start up engine

http://youtube.com/watch?v=opy0LhiRuv8

 

[truckd]

Absolutely Fantastic! and it sounds great too, I'd still say put a rear fender on it Bro.
I love this bike!

 

[truckd]

Hey DD where are you? been waiting to see if you've done anything lately on the Excelsior V Twin, lets us know how the thing's are going.

 

[truckd]

Hey D.D. haven't heard from you in a while where you at and what's going with you and the Big X ?

 

[DareDevil]

Hey .... Been working on another project not related to bikes....will get back to it in the near future...only a couple of things to finish.....DD

 

[truckd]

Well make haste with the other projects (lol!)and get back to the X factor I'd love to see you riding it in a video

 

[DareDevil]

Hi .... Sorry I haven't been on the forum lately....have rather large other project at moment...as I was silver soldering and soft lead soldering to day ....the fuel line for my Excelsior has been laying on the bench for months.. so I soldered it together today and fitted it up the fuel tank...still need some gas for it....not far off having a ride.....DD

 

[fasteddy]

Welcome back. Great to see the bike again.
How is the other project coming?

Steve.

 

[silverbear]

I never get tired of staring at your bike. What a build!
SB

 

[Intrepid Wheelwoman]

What a beautiful bike! How on earth did I miss this thread!