Dec 1931 Harley Davidson Ad
Harley Davidson advertisement from December 1931 issue of Popular mechanics.
“Split the Air Like a Rocket!”
Harley Davidson Ad (original ad)
1925 Harley Davidson Ad
Harley Davidson advertisement from September 1925 issue of Popular Mechanics.
“Ride a New “Stream-Line Over the Thrill Trail!”
Harley Davidson Ad (link to original ad)
Motorcycle Jump
A Boise City man jumps eighty-four feet on his motorcycle. All of that without a helmet! 
Motorcycle In Jump Covers Eighty-Four Feet In Air (original article)
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1924 Harley Davidson Ad
Here is am advertisement for Harley Davidson from August 1924 issue of Popular Mechanics.
Harley Davidson Ad (link to original)
One-Wheel Motorcycle
This short new item describes a single-wheel motorcycle – monocycle.
“Round-You-Go” Motorcycle Runs On Single Wheel (original article)
Monowheel (Wikipedia)
Pennington Motorcycle
This article describes the new company formed by Thomas Kane and E. J. Pennington with an aim of manufacturing engines, motorcycles and automobiles.
Kane-Pennington Hot Air Engines – Racine Motor Vehicle Co. (original article)
Automobile Culture (Wisconsin Historical Society)
Riotte Kerosene Bicycle
This short article describes C. C. Riotte’s small engine powered bicycle, I guess one could call it one of the earliest ancestors of motorcycle. C.C. Riotte was a giant among the early engine designer-builder generation and was responsible for many innovations.
The Riotte Kerosene Bicycle (original article)
Ner-A-Car
This short news item describes then new Ner-A-Car motorcycle. This innovative vehicle was built simultaneously both in the US and in Great Britain. Ner-A-Car was the brainchild of Carl Neracher of Syracuse, New York. Financing was provided from King C. Gillette of the razor fame.
Machine Fills Gap Between Motorcycle And Light Auto (original article)
Ner-A-Car (Wikipedia)
Ner-A-Car (Ken Phelp’s webpage)
Feet Forwards Motorcycle (Wikipedia)
Steam Powered Motorcycle
This short article describes a steam-powered motorcycle built by a Denver, Colorado man. The builder claims a good combination of performance and economy. I’ve searched for more information about this machine but could find none.
Steam-Driven Motorcycle Economical To Operate (original article)
BSA Sidecar Cab
This short news item describes a British sidecar taxicab. It looks like BSA motorcycle with a BSA sidecar.
English Sidecar Taxicab Gives Economical Service
Alan B. Thompson Photo #1 (Flickr)
Alan B. Thompson Photo #2 (Flickr)
