Un American history

[Ludwig II]

These are a few links to British/European early motorcycles from the many thousands available. They might inspire you, alternatively, they might confirm your preferences for US styled bikes.

http://www.yesterdays.nl/images/NSU-1909 4-hp-1.jpg

http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/itemimages/074/569/74569_Large.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r286/DaveM65/vossmotorbike.jpg

http://www.oakingtonplane.co.uk/a_advance_mm_co.php

http://www.swedishbrasscar.com/bilder/scania3.jpg

http://www.audi.com/etc/medialib/ng....0085.Image.jpg/704x396_1903_2_5_motorrad.jpg

 

[shwnrttr]

very cool stuff!

 

[Ludwig II]

Another Brooklands racer here in fine condition, a Singer belt driver:

http://images.wikia.com/tractors/images/8/8e/SingerMotorcycle.jpg

 

[shwnrttr]

thats a crazy lookin belt. is that leather?

 

[Ludwig II]

I think it's one of those composite fabric and rubber types. You can unclip links if they stretch too much for the adjusters to take up the slack. They're still made for some industrial applications.