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Old-Time Motorcycle Racers And Their Equipment

MUCH has been written about racing in America between the years of 1911 and 1929, but, to the best of my knowledge, there are still to be... more
The Motorcyclist: Mechani-Kinks

Boys, here’s the first news broadcast to riders about the 1934 Hailey-Davidson oiler. This oiler is efficient and should not cause any... more
Indian Motorcycles | The New Sport Scout 45

Last month there appeared in The Motorcyclist a photograph of the new Indian. It will be remembered that the men in the photograph blotted... more
Putt Mossman The Stunt Man

It was in the year of 1927, in the summer time and about halfway through the afternoon. The happiest lad in Eldora, Iowa, was riding down... more
The Motorcyclist Pictorial

How does Miny Wain nurse such sweet music from his speedway motors? Perhaps this early photo of him hints at the answer. Piccolo Pete, the... more
Harley-Davidson Presents A New Night Speedway Racer

IT MADE its first appearance at the New York Auto show, this brand spanking new Harley-Davidson. It appeared along with the rest of the... more
Britain’s Olympia

The Motor Cycle Show is back at Olympia. Last year, what with the industrial depression and all, the manufacturers decided to let this... more
The Importance of Motor Tuning | Mechani-Kinks

Q.-I’ve got a late model machine and for some reason I don’t seem to get the speed it should make. I’ve taken good care of it, and have run... more
Too Much Speed On The Speedway?

Talking about too much speed on a speedway may sound like grandma’s reaction to the races. Undoubtedly it will seem funny in the face of... more
Western Motorcyclist and Bicyclist becomes “The Motorcyclist” | Announcement (An Editorial)

Beginning with the November issue of this publication we are pleased to announce a change of name and a consequent change of policy. more
Some Predictions Regarding 1942 Models

There will be a number of new makes on the market, and all will have their pros and cons, but they will all be good machines. more
Western Motorcyclist & Bicyclist Two California Slant Artists To Watch This Year

March 1932 In Its 20th Year! more
Motorcycle Dealers | Not Bad (An Editorial)

With special permission of the copyright owners who may have or think they have the sole publication privileges on the blah blah regarding... more
Western Motorcyclist & Bicyclist

November 1931 in Its 19th Year! more
English Dirt Tracks

Ray Tauscher of Portland, Oregon, a hillclimbing product of the Northwest, has become a performer of class on the small dirt tracks of... more