Country:
USA
Region:
WI
Make:
Other Makes
City:
Appleton
Zip:
54915
Model:
Excelsior Big X
Year:
1920
Color:
Blue
Condition:
Used
Engine:
1000
cc
Beautiful 1920 Excelsior Big X, Newly Restored.
When I purchased her she was a basket case. The engine and carb were completely rebuilt by world renowned builder John Eagles. The rest of the bike I sent to Dude Lane, who restores bikes for Corky Coker of Coker Tire fame. She received a full restoration and I received her back about a year ago. She has never had fluids in her and has been on display in my home since I got her back.
One of the many unique features of this amazing piece of history is the Midco Mag-Dyno, an optional feature offered by Excelsior for a couple years. I know the history of this mag-dyno. There are rare as hens teeth, and this one was fully rebuilt using the finest parts. I've been told by an Excelsior expert who is familiar with this particular one it is the finest example in existence.
I've never started or run the bike. She's never had fluids in her. I'm an Indian man through and through so I had this bike restored with the intention of having her only as a show bike. However, you can easily put fluids in her and run her in the Cannonball if you so desired.
There are a few minor imperfections I'd like to note. First, I have not wired her yet. It's about a 10 minute job but I've just never gotten around to doing it. Second, there are a couple minor fittings that are not yet nickel plated. It's just a couple small nuts and bolts and the footboard clevis pins. Very minor detail. Also, the front rocker grease caps got misplaced. I see them every year at Oley and Davenport so I know they are inexpensive and easy to find. Last, while it was in Corky Coker's possession a couple of the engine fins were broken and repaired. That's about it. It's not a 100 point bike but it's damn close. You could spend a few hours and $50 and have everything done. I just have too many bikes still to restore as well as a day job that eats up most of my time to get around to finishing up the minor details.
These bikes are extremely rare!
I have a clear title for her, she is registered as a 1916. She's not a '16, she is a '20 but I don't have the appetite for fighting our local DMV over it.
It is a superbly restored, rare and desirable bike. Even though I'm an Indian man I think it's the prettiest bike I own.
When I purchased her she was a basket case. The engine and carb were completely rebuilt by world renowned builder John Eagles. The rest of the bike I sent to Dude Lane, who restores bikes for Corky Coker of Coker Tire fame. She received a full restoration and I received her back about a year ago. She has never had fluids in her and has been on display in my home since I got her back.
One of the many unique features of this amazing piece of history is the Midco Mag-Dyno, an optional feature offered by Excelsior for a couple years. I know the history of this mag-dyno. There are rare as hens teeth, and this one was fully rebuilt using the finest parts. I've been told by an Excelsior expert who is familiar with this particular one it is the finest example in existence.
I've never started or run the bike. She's never had fluids in her. I'm an Indian man through and through so I had this bike restored with the intention of having her only as a show bike. However, you can easily put fluids in her and run her in the Cannonball if you so desired.
There are a few minor imperfections I'd like to note. First, I have not wired her yet. It's about a 10 minute job but I've just never gotten around to doing it. Second, there are a couple minor fittings that are not yet nickel plated. It's just a couple small nuts and bolts and the footboard clevis pins. Very minor detail. Also, the front rocker grease caps got misplaced. I see them every year at Oley and Davenport so I know they are inexpensive and easy to find. Last, while it was in Corky Coker's possession a couple of the engine fins were broken and repaired. That's about it. It's not a 100 point bike but it's damn close. You could spend a few hours and $50 and have everything done. I just have too many bikes still to restore as well as a day job that eats up most of my time to get around to finishing up the minor details.
These bikes are extremely rare!
I have a clear title for her, she is registered as a 1916. She's not a '16, she is a '20 but I don't have the appetite for fighting our local DMV over it.
It is a superbly restored, rare and desirable bike. Even though I'm an Indian man I think it's the prettiest bike I own.
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