Timeless Motor Company

[Clotho]

I was researching motors for Jim's project and I came across this:

Timeless Motor Company

Funny thing is I had a dream a few weeks ago of myself riding on something that looks just like this.

I think I am going to have to get myself one.

 

[NunyaBidness]

I really don't know why you, of all people, would get one of those. The bike that you built is much better looking. As a matter of fact, your bike is my screen saver, I keep it for inspiration.

 

[HoughMade]

I would buy one in a second...if I could get it licensed for the street somehow.

 

[Michigan Mike]

Just curious ... is there some reason other than no lights that would keep this bike from being street legal? Anyone know how much they cost? Beautiful bike!

 

[2door]

Just curious ... is there some reason other than no lights that would keep this bike from being street legal? Anyone know how much they cost? Beautiful bike!

I've heard that because of the clutch actuator and the way it works these bikes can not be made street legal. Apparently you have to manually disingage the clutch because it is on a ratchet mechanism. Anyway, that's what I was told. Doesn't sound like anything a good mechanic couldn't overcome because they are neat bikes.
Tom

 

[bbb]

where do they start at with pricing?

 

[HoughMade]

...and thats the other reason I may not jump on one right away.

 

[eDJ]

Oh yeah, I like the vintage.

The Classic Street Bike particularly.

But for now I'll likely be fabricating my own from old bicycle parts. It's one of the reasons
I liked those Russian motors Grubee had. But they just wanted too much for me. Perhaps
I'll find one on Craigs or fleabay someday. They're with the old look that would fit in to
a vintage replica. I figure I could conseal the turn signals to where they aren't so obvious
and the other things Ohio BMV wants to be street legal.

 

[leftywoody]

10,000 buckaroos

 

[HoughMade]

I'm working on turn signals- I'll post pics when they are done. Very compact.

 

[Laker]

Nice stuff.

 

[camlifter]

they start at $8995.00 i would love to have that engine.

 

[Arnold Layne]

Just did a search to see if anyone else was interested in these. I ordered the street bike kit, should be here this week, I will post some porn when it gets here.

 

[Sideshowbob]

I got mine titled registered and insured in Oregon but it was a major hoop dance with DMV. In Oregon if you have all NTSI required safety equipment, there is an EPA exemption for 49cc or less, and an Assembled vehicle form from DMV. But finding a way to insure it seems to be a hang up for some folks. I got Progressive to insure mine as a "PUCH other model not listed" I have PUCH stickers on the frame and I had to add one digit to my frame nuumber to make it long enough to be a VIN # but DMV later issued me an issued VIN sticker after they accepted my paperwork. Total cost was $144 to DMV for reg. title, VIN inspection (4years registration) and $6.25 a month for insurance. Its worth it cuz now the cops don't hassle me, I ride cafefully and with a DOT approved helmet so they can all just piss off eh! It was well worth the hassle, I just had an answer for every question and 6 different forms to submit, they just seemed kind of baffled at DMV. Be pateint and polite and be the first one in line in the morning that can help too. Good luck.

 

[hoodoo]

SSB:
I don't understand your reference to the displacement re the Timeless motorcycle being 49cc, I admit engines are a mystery to me. I am very interested in how one might get one legally roadworthy, although for me personally, I would rather put that 10K into 10 motorized bikes. That way I have nine friends to ride around with. However I Can see the timeless for a person who likes to attend vintage motorcycle get togethers (I need a friend with lotsa money that I can get hooked into this hobby locally). There is no question that that long stroke engine is far more satisfying in terms of noise and power than modern motorized bike powerplants.

 

[camlifter]

the timeless is 440cc. they come with a manufactures statment of origin. don't see why you couldn't put lights on them and get a title, same as getting a title for a dirt bike here in ohio.

 

[Zman]

Very nice bikes, they starts at 7295 $, this is 5354 €. Not really too much, but when I think about the shipping costs and taxes/tolls to Germany.....


Timeless Motor Company_Classic

 

[hoodoo]

Very nice bikes, they starts at 7295 $, this is 5354 €. Not really too much, but when I think about the shipping costs and taxes/tolls to Germany.....


Of of the motorized tribute bikes on my "list" is the pre-early WWI Wanderer to go with our Fokker Triplane and DVII. If I lived in Germany I would have to have a Wanderer, not a Harley....I keep trying to talk Achim Engels who builds German WWI aircraft replicas in Germany to either build one or pick one up before they are all off the market.....the famous Ace Werner Voss, rode a 1914 Wanderer as his off base transportation. I am trying to remember if they showed it in the Red Baron film....although the Harleys and Indian orignals are high, there are many other originals in the 10-15K range, maybe less for a project "bike".

 

[Zman]

German vintage motorbikes in good restored or original condition are not cheap....look at this 1909 NSU Yesterdays

The worst problem of these bikes : you can not use it on bicycle lanes, and for the regular traffic in this country they are to slow...

I would prefer this here : Yesterdays

Perfect for bicycle lanes

 

[hoodoo]

German vintage motorbikes in good restored or original condition are not cheap....look at this 1909 NSU Yesterdays

The worst problem of these bikes : you can not use it on bicycle lanes, and for the regular traffic in this country they are to slow...

I would prefer this here : Yesterdays

Perfect for bicycle lanes

To be honest, unlike some of the folks here, I don't see this old motorcycles or motorized bicycles as "cruisers" in the orignal sense. They are more occassionally "ridden to be seen" in parades, events, although they could be good farm "hacks" or large acerage private property...more of a problem in Germany of course than Texas. I don't want to compete with any motorized vehicles even here in Texas...they give anyone a license and nearly EVERYBODY drives. The old motorcycles are maintenance hogs anyways. The 1917 Indian recommended taking the heads off the engine and cleaning the valves every 750 miles! With tribute bikes you get the eye appeal more than the practical transportation. These
bikes might make good corporate ambassadors also. I hope to get some local companies or sports fans to sponsor some. Everyone uses electric golf carts but the tribute bikes have some panache.