High powered engines (100+ mph) in sparse frames. No brakes. Just a kill switch. At the beginning of the 20th century, the daredevils riding these machines on wooden planks with up to 60-degree corners, protected only by leather helmets, attracted each weekend huge crowds all over the country.
Harley-Davidson and Indian were reigning supreme in most races. As severe injuries, deaths of riders and even of spectators grew in numbers, the plug was pulled on that form of racing. But the gorgeous machines remained to be admired by the next generations.
On display at The National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa. Photography @ Doug Mitchel.
The definition of elemental…
Sharkey. Can you do better in one sentence?
So pure, so beautiful.
I would kill to own it!!!
Beautiful machine!!
Beautiful bike! Incidentally, the MC museum in Anamosa Iowa is top notch. If you have the chance go there…
Just beautiful!
*slobber*
It’s a beaut! Plus those guys had very large attachments, lol.