I wondered what became of him as he was an interesting builder.Here is a link to Ricks Rides. I purchased the tri car's motor from him that he'd modified for me. He had found a treasure trove of Gravely Model L's and he talked about how to modify them. I last heard from him years ago and his health had deteriorated to the point that he was not able to do much.
Steve.
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Thanks very interestingHere is a link to Ricks Rides. I purchased the tri car's motor from him that he'd modified for me. He had found a treasure trove of Gravely Model L's and he talked about how to modify them. I last heard from him years ago and his health had deteriorated to the point that he was not able to do much.
Steve.
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Indian22I wondered what became of him as he was an interesting builder.
Bruce W.R. was the guy who posted (this forum) of building a bike for his Gravely, but seems to have not posted any update of his work, if he completed it.
Do you recall the guy who was casting custom parts for the Gravely's Steve? He had some beautiful side plates with ornate factory style Gravely lettering and posted some nice photos of his work then nothing...
Rick C.
I think you meant me, Indian. I've been meaning to make a merkel wheel for a while, but I cant' find a slim enough engine to make it work. I graverly with a bosch magneto would work perfectly. I wish we had some around here.Thanks Steve for the update..
Russell I really like the idea of a Merkel motor wheel replica, with the huge mass of Gravely powering it; exhilarating and somewhat frightening at the same time.
Rick C.
Steve,I just sent him a PM, Rick. I doubt I'll hear back from him but it's worth a try. I believe he told me he had a major heart attack and wasn't doing anything with bikes any more due to his health.
I don't remember who it was that did the really nice parts for the Gravely's. I'll let you know if I hear back from him.
Steve.
I know of another CW engine, I think it was the iron horse but not sure. When I come across it I'll contact you.Are there any other known clockwise engines? That gravely is the perfect rotation and size for a merkel motorwheel replica
Sorry Rocket hadn't had my second cup of Joe went I posted.I think you meant me, Indian. I've been meaning to make a merkel wheel for a while, but I cant' find a slim enough engine to make it work. I graverly with a bosch magneto would work perfectly. I wish we had some around here.
Thanks. I would love to get one for a merkel wheel projectI know of another CW engine, I think it was the iron horse but not sure. When I come across it I'll contact you.
No worriesSorry Rocket hadn't had my second cup of Joe went I posted.
CW output kick start good for mounting next to the rear wheelThanks. I would love to get one for a merkel wheel project
It's a huge interest of mine, but for the love of god, I can't figure out how to make the mechanism work. A centrifugal clutch would work...I think?What an interesting article & bike project!