1912 Reading Standard Motorcycle

The companys slogan was Built and tested in the mountains. But a closer look reveals a pushrod-operated side valve engine most bikes of the day used an atmospheric intake valve relying on the vacuum created by the.

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1912 reading standard motorcycle. The accident killed Hasha racer Johnny Albright and 6 spectators. That year all of the assets were purchased by the Cleavland motorcycle company. Douglas snatched first second and fourth in the Juniorand persistent rain caused belts to slip encouraging the move to chains.

J Haslam J Stewart WH. Pennsylvania Reading Physical Description metal overall material Measurements overall. In 1923 production came to an end in Reading Pennsylvania.

Unusual in America Reading-Standard was the first with side-valve engines Pierce second using a unique two-cam arrangement. 9652 cm x 22098 cm x 5334 cm ID Number 2016000102 accession number 20160001 catalog number. 1912 yale motorcycle 4 hp 1 cyl ioe yesterdays single s146 ej cole collection 2017 500 cc sv pope model h f153 las vegas 2018 bonhams the ex steve mcqueen harley davidson x8e big twin engine no 7691b american belt drive tri car tbd indian board track racer an early 100 mph.

Gustafson before he transferred to the Indian Motorcycle Co and when the Readings appeared they were little more. FA Appleby on his TT winning Scott. In 1924 the Cleavland company sold Reading Standard motorcycles before pulling the plug.

The Cleavland company had no intension of resuming production of R S motorcycles. Nickel plating is used extensively. Enter into the data area for information you may do this either from the top of the page or the bottom button.

There are no 1912 Reading-standard for sale right now - Follow the Market and get notified with new listings and sale prices. At first glance Jacks AKD looks to be standard fare for 1912. 38 in x 87 in x 21 in.

Get prices comps alerts and more on this 1912 Reading Standard Single Delivery sold at Mecum Las Vegas June 2018. All Reading Standard models shown on this page. Initially its motorcycles were identical to Indians using motors from Thor a company owned by Aurora a major supplier to Indian.

The 1913 Reading Standard had a good 990-cc V-twinfrom a company that was but one among scores ofmotorcycle builders that wouldnt survive the 1920s. Big 26in wheels belt drive a bicycle-style frame and an acetylene lamp for those late night rides home from the pub. This 1912 Reading Standard Delivery model is an extremely rare machine with a fantastic provenance having been used as a bootlegger during Prohibition.

Note the enclosed shaft drive to the rear wheel the integrated fuel and oil tanks and 2-speed gearbox uncommon in 1912. 1912 Reading Belt-drive SingleEngine no. Seymour was leading the race in the New Jersey Motordrome on Sept 8 1912 when his Indian teammate Eddie Hasha lost control and crashed.

Motorcycle date made 1912 place made United States. This Flying Merkel of 1912 is an absolutely stunning motorcycle restored to perfection by the most knowledgeable man of this marquee. 1912 Reading Standard Motorcycle.

Located in the hills of eastern Pennsylvania Reading Standard built some of the most interesting American motorcycles between 1903 and 1922. Mike drives a hard bargain for this Reading Standard Motorcycle. See more motorcycle pictures.

Its advertising slogan was Tested in the Hills Early Reading models had side valve engines designed by Charles F. Reading Standard went as far as copying the forks for their factory competition machines. 1912 Reading Standard Motorcycle National Museum Of American History.

Theres a full report on the TT in the 1912 Features section. The Douglas Junior TT team from left. 1912 Reading Standard Brochure.

The name Reading Standard is derived in part from Reading Pennsylvania where the motorcycle marques factory was located with Standard coming from the popular idea that production motorcycles should incorporate proven industry standards. 1903 to 1923 Reading Standard Motorcycle data site. Reading Standard motorcycle models Year Picture.

As these are not suitable to make exact reproductions they still provide valuable information and reference. Reading Standard management decided in 1910 to stop sponsoring racers so Seymour moved to Indian and got his own factory tuned 8 valve. It was restored in 1998 to honor that heritage and has been painted to illustrate its use during this colorful period of San Francisco history.

A SCOTT YOWLED to victory in the Senior TT. By the time the 1913 Reading Standard motorcycle appeared the Reading Standard company had spent a decade attempting to make its bikes stand out in the congested. Taking its name from its hometown of Reading Pennsylvania Reading Standard or R-S as it came to be known was established in 1903.

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