1917 EXCELSIOR TWIN
BIG VALVE BOARD TRACK RACER
Engine # 92433
Frame # N/A
The Excelsior Motorcycle company was one of the big 3 manufactures of motorcycles in the early teens. Excelsior routinely held records for the fastest mile and won races against Indian and Harley Davidson. This 1917 Excelsior Board Tracker was purchased from a motorcycle aficionado who was starting to downsize. This motorcycle was a part of a small collection of Excelsiors that were used as displays by the author of a Book on Excelsiors “American Excelsior: the History of Excelsior, Super X, and Henderson Motorcycles”. This Excelsior Board Tracker had been in his possession and on display in his house for over 5 years. He had it as displayed and had no information on the builder or the restorer. This motorcycle has never ran during his ownership.
The restoration of this motorcycle is not currently chronicled, but it is extremely well done. It is correctly appointed and appears to be ready for the next event.
61 CI inlet over exhaust V-Twin engine, Big Valve, Schebler race carburetor, Hand pump/splash lubrication, Chain to jack shaft primary with chain final drive, 55 ½ inch wheelbase.
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MILEAGE: N/A
PAINT: Painted in the traditional Excelsior blue grey with correct “Red X” tank panels of the Excelsior logo. Paint is in excellent condition.
SHEET METAL: Sheet metal appears to be correct for the year and model. Sheet metal is in excellent condition.
CHROME: No Chrome on this motorcycle. Polished nickel is correct.
MECHANICAL: This motorcycle has not been operated under the last two owners. It has compression and appears to be ready to go. It has been stored without gasoline or oil. The exhaust pipes show signs of the engine having been ran, (soot) and there is oil residue around the push rods. Magneto is a Berling Type B-21.
WHEELS & TIRES: Rims are painted steel Clinchers with Stainless Steel spokes and nipples.
Front tire is a White Clincher; Universal Tire Co. 18 X 2.5 / 2; button type.
Rear tire is a White Clincher; Universal Tire Co. 18 X 2.5 / 2; button type.
TITLE: Sold on Bill of Sale. (Title in name of purchaser is available).
Engine # 92433
Frame# Letter A on the front down tube
Value Guide Valuations:
NADA: Not Rated
HAGERTY: Not Rated
Mecum Auction Results:
2023 $60,500 Sold 1917
2023 $46,200 Sold 1918
2015 $60,500 Sold 1911
2015 $36,500 Sold 1913
ACCESSORIES: Old helmet and goggles.
PRICE: Offered on the range of $52,000 to $57,750 with a Buy Now of $62,000
