1913 Thor Model 13-W ... HELP PLEASE!

[silentgreyfello]

Found this old photo of a bike that I tried to buy years ago. Don't have a picture of other side, but I suspect the clutch linkage is similar to Leitner's. This one is a belt drive, though. I think this is 1911. Small timing cover, open magneto, early style fork, small toolbox. In 1912 (I think) they went to the big timing gear cover, similar to my bike. If there is a Thor expert, or even slightly educated, jump in! I am WAY out on a limb here, and I can hear cracking.

[c.o.]

It definitely looks close. Did you see my last post?

[silentgreyfello]

Progress this evening: Removed the rock hard tires. I have a set of white buttons from Coker that will work. Took the muffler off, as the tin can portion has a huge rust hole in it. The end caps and guts are fine, so should be a relatively easy fix. It is 3-1/2" diameter, and just happened to have the right diam pipe in the shed. Straightened the rear stand. Pumped a bunch of Marvel Mystery Oil into the cylinder, etc, etc.

Still need to mount the tires, replace the control cable/wires, replace one spiral, soften the seat, replace the fuel and oil lines (cracks), and check out the magneto. I am contemplating opening up the motor to have a look, but it has good compression. Still, I think it would be wise to see inside. I just talked myself into it, but that will wait for now. I am on a mission to figure out the clutch mechanism. Going to make the drive south to Mathew Smith's at Antique Cycle Works in Oregon tomorrow. He is a wealth of information, and has lots of old and new parts, as well as literature and photos.

[silentgreyfello]

It definitely looks close. Did you see my last post?

Excellent! I hadn't thought of looking there!!! I went there a long time ago and tried to get in, and I couldn't. Forgot completely about the library! Thanks. Yes, looks like the white bike has the correct setup.

[silentgreyfello]

In my search for Thor stuff, ran across this bike. Single tank, twin motor?!! No toolbox door! It says "A show-quality restoration was just completed in May, 2010. "Best Motorcycle" honors was awarded at the 2010 Newport Concourse d'Eleganse. Absolutely stunning!" Wonder who the judges were? Car guys I guess.

Here is a link if you want to buy it! http://www.classiccars.ws/sales/1912thoru7/index.html

And here is a picture:

[silentgreyfello]

Here is what Shappy's should look like. From the Chandler auction.

[Tommo]

Are these any good to you
The two diagrams are out of Victor Pages book

[c.o.]

Excellent! I hadn't thought of looking there!!! I went there a long time ago and tried to get in, and I couldn't. Forgot completely about the library! Thanks. Yes, looks like the white bike has the correct setup.

No problem. It had me wondering and I had to figure it out for my own peace of mind...

Tommo, I must have breezed right by those diagrams as I thumbed through Victors' book. Good eye!

[silentgreyfello]

Are these any good to you
The two diagrams are out of Victor Pages book

Thanks Peter! I just got back from Antique Cycle Works. Mathew hooked me up with the castings for the linkage parts. He also sent me home with a complete assembly to use as a copy. I also bought CD's for the complete parts books and brochures. Also found a left spiral. He has a lot of Thor parts, both original and reproduction. Can't wait to get out to the shop tonight!

[silentgreyfello]

Here are some pics of Otis Chandler twin in Orig Paint. These are the photos I needed!!! Have more if anyone needs them.