Another week has gone by with a huge forward momentum! The bike has been delivered to a top secret location for a two-week vacation. During this time a lot of linkage work will be completed. Both throttle and ignition controls are operated by a series of rods and clevis that make up all the linkage. Here is the bike ready for a road trip.
Arriving at the remote workshop we could compare a set of original linkage pieces from a different 1911 Excelsior to a completely new set for my bike.
Quite a complicated arrangement! I am extremely lucky and grateful for true friends to make this all happen. Here is one example of an original 1911 linkage piece (on the left) and a completely new piece made by one of these guys.
Also was able to have a look inside the ignition and cam area to discover a stamped cam gear with 1911.
So all is moving ahead at a good pace. Stay tuned for the next update.
Cannonball, Chase, 1911 Excelsior, 1923 Harley J tales 