A Guide To Orphan's Homes

A GUIDE TO ORPHAN'S HOMES

Need Parts for Your Rare or Out-of-Production Bike? Here's a Directory of People Who Can Help.

Dee Winegardner

Are you having difficulty keeping your one-of-a-kind motorcycle in running condition? Has the excitement of owning a rare machine begun to wane in the seemingly hopeless search for orphan parts? Do you doggedly follow the classified ads, study the history of the marque and join fellow enthusiasts in activities to pursue parts and technical advice? Are you driving the man at the local bike shop crazy?

Be not intimidated or dismayed. There are probably hundreds of small companies that buy, sell and trade orphan and hardto-find parts. To further this effort we have compiled a list of some nice, knowledgeable folks—some are well-known companies and others are individuals or small organizations— that because of the very nature of their business are not going to accumulate great fortunes. And because of space limitations, the list is not complete. If what you’re looking for does not appear in this compilation you might want to try a subscription to Motorcyclist Post, Box 154, Rochdale, Mass. 01542 or Motorcycle Trader, Box 73-MP, Folly Beach, S.C. 29439. These are two excellent publications with lots of classified advertising to help you find your missing part or to let folks know what you’re looking for.

Remember to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your correspondence. We cannot make endorsements or recommendations because we haven’t done business with them. But they seem to be interested, dedicated people who are willing to help you and your bike get on the road again. >

NATIVE AMERICAN

Mustang Motor Sales 3432 Memorial Drive Waco, Texas 7671 1 (817) 754-0670

Roy Stone is a persevering, dedicated one-man business operation supplying Mustang motorcycle parts around the world. He has a good supply of parts from 1950-1965 to help Mustang owners restore their machines.

Suffolk Cycle Service Corp.

204 Brentwood Road Bay Shore, N.Y. 11 706 (516) 666-0469

This company is well-stocked in Indian parts for the 50cc through 175cc bikes, all models. They service mail order customers anywhere in the U.S., shipping U.P.S., C.O.D.

Starklite Cycles 1 101-H East Ash Avenue Fullerton, Calif. 92631 (714) 738-9335

Anyone who belongs to the Indian Motorcycle Club of America is familiar with the fine work of Bob Stark. He builds and sells antique motorcycles, repairs and refurbishes original parts for Indian motorcycles. His restorations are strictly quality—no non-original or custom styles.

Antique Motorcycle Supply Route 3

Cedar Springs, Mich. 49319 (616) 887-0812

If you’re looking for obsolete H-D parts for 1909-1975 machines, AMS has genuine and remanufactured parts as well as some government surplus. They offer a catalog of vintage parts to customers for $3.00.

Joe Martin’s Motorcycle Parts 1 304 Kyle Street Chattanooga, Tenn. 37404

“Indian” Joe sells mostly new parts for Indians and Harleys. He has New Old Stock, some reproductions and Army surplus for 1953 models and earlier. His is a mail order operation only—no phone orders, please. Write for his catalog, available for $1.25. His motto: “Old fashioned service from an old fashioned rider.”

THE COMMONWEALTH

Walneck’s Vintage Motorcycle Sales 44 Stephen Street Lemont, 111. 60439 (312) 257-7788

Their specialty is British bikes from 1940 to 1970; Velos, Gold Stars, Rocket Ills and Nortons, etc. They now have a showroom with a couple dozen old bikes for sale. As for parts, it’s mainly used gas tanks, fenders, engines, and such. An inventory list is in progress for the many odd items available to customers. Their monthly 40-page newspaper, Classic fieds, features parts and bikes for sale or wanted by the readers. Subscription rates are $10/year, (third class), $16/year, (first class) and with your subscription you get a free ad. Write to Buzz for more information.

Coventry Spares Ltd.

1 84 Worcester Street WellesleyHills, Mass. 02181 (617) 235-5502

British is spoken here. They represent the Vincent Motorcycle Company, the Vincent Owners Club spares as well as the Velocette Motorcycle Company. The spares are sold mail order direct and they ship C.O.D. Their Triumph parts are distributed through dealers and other distributors, but they will always try to help the stranded customer who cannot buy the parts locally.

Dave’s Classic Bikes

Route 1 Box 343 Vashon Island

Seattle, Wash. 98104

(206) 623-8200 (Wash, only)

(800) 426-9902 (Toll-free)

If you’re looking for parts for Norton Commando 750s and 850s, or BSA Twins and Triples or even the older BMW R50 and R69, Dave’s Classic Bikes can probably help you. They have the resources to find, restore or remanufacture parts for most older Royal Enfields. The Madras 350 Bullet has been imported by them since 1978 and they carry a comprehensive list of Enfield spares for the older Model G, J. and 350 and 500 Bullets.

Sam Avellino Motorcycles 240 Harris Street Revere, Mass. 02151 (617) 284-5157

Avellino has plenty of spares for the Enfield 250, 500, 700, and 750 from the late 1940s through the 1970s. Parts are getting scarce but they can usually fill 90 percent of all orders. They will ship C.O.D. even to Hawaii, Alaska, Australia and sometimes England.

British Motorcycle Parts 1 3 El Cuenco

Carmel Valley, Calif. 93942 (408) 659-4958

Their specialty is the Villers-powered Greeves. They can supply almost every part for every model from 1959 to 1974. Limited Triumph parts as well as a good supply of early BSA spares are part of their inventory.

Since 1946 they have been working on and restoring British bikes. The latest restorations include the Sunbeam S7, the Rudge Special, an Ariel Red Hunter, a BSA Gold Flash and the AJS 500 Twin.

Accessory Mart 5218 Wooster Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

This is the mail order and retail-only sales division of DomiRacer Distributors, Inc., who are wholesalers only. They are well stocked to service most European machines from 1930 to the mid 1970s. The Vintage catalog sells for $ 10 and is a complete list of their stock including manuals.

No phone orders, please, but a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your inquiry will be answered promptly.

OTHER IMPORTS

Bertus Motorcycles 1340 N. Hacienda Blvd.

La Puente, Calif. 91744 (213) 330-6171

A good stock for CZ motocross bikes, Jawa Speedway bikes and limited spares on old Jawa ISDT bikes. They don’t send anyone away who has any questions or needs anything concerning Jawa.

Cycle Mechanix 959 Washington Street Route 1 38

Stoughton, Mass. 02070 (617) 344-7181

Here is another good source for Jawa/ CZ bikes, including street or dirt. They are also authorized to service Ducali and Moto Guzzi.

MCA Enterprises 4019 Glenwood Road S.E.

Decatur, Ga. 30032

Looking for Benelli replacements? MCA is offering their entire Benelli parts inventory for up to 50 percent off depending on quantity or dollar value of the order.

Marsh Motorcycles 36 North Road

Warehouse Point, Conn. 06088 (203) 623-7795

Fred Marsh is an excellent source of parts for Bridgestone, old Ducatis as well as current models, Springfield Indians and Indian Royal Enfield parts. Give him a call or drop him a line and he will be happy to answer your questions.

Motorsport Cycle Center 10997 Alpharetta Street Roswell, Ga. 30076 (404) 993-3000

If your Ossa, Sachs/DKW, CZ, Penton/KTM or Husky needs replacement parts, this company specializes in hard-tofind pieces for dirt bikes. They also offer technical assistance on the above listed bikes.

Their usual method of shipment is by UPS and all orders are filled within 24 hours if possible.

Power Motors, Inc.

1900 North Rand Road Palatine, 111. 60067 (312) 359-4844

This firm does not manufacture parts but they do have a decent stock for the following bikes:

BSA Singles/Twins, 1965-1972 Triumph Singles/Twins/Triples, 1955— 1980

Moto Guzzi V-Twins, 1967 to present Norton Twins, 1972-1976 Ducati Singles/Twins, 1970-1980 They will also refer customers to other sources if they don’t have the part you need.

The Speed Spot West Center Street Centralia, Penn. 17927 (717) 875-3583

This company specializes in dirt bikes of all kinds. They stock a large supply of Jawa/CZ, Maico, Hodaka, Cooper-Ammex and Chaparral parts and accessories. If the part is not available from their stock they are willing to refer you to a likely source.

W. N. Patterson Route 1-A, Texaco Station Frankfort, Maine 04438 (207) 223-4664

As a former Bridgestone dealer through McCullough Sales and Service, Mr. Patterson has accumulated a large inventory of Bridgestone parts and has continued to service the machines. He has a good supply for models from 50cc through the 350cc. Drop him a line (SASE, please) or call to inquire about your missing spares and he'll be glad to help you.

Worchester Sales and Service 34200 Lorain Road North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039 (216) 327-2196

Here is another good source for Bridgestone parts and some minibikes such as Gemini SST, Rockford, Rupp and Fox. They are continuing to buy stock from companies that are no longer in production and can usually locate parts for customers that are not in their stock.

SALVAGE

Cycle Salvage 172 Frontage Road West Haven, Conn. 06516 (213) 933-1609

In the business of buying and selling parts for 10 years now, Cycle Salvage is the largest source of used and reconditioned parts for Japanese street bikes. You won’t find offbeat or obsolete parts here but if you’re looking for a front end replacement for your Gold Wing, or a left side cover for your 1977 Suzuki, or a seat to replace the old one on your otherwise in good condition Yamaha, this is the place.

All parts are numbered and cataloged for easy reference. They offer many salvaged parts below dealer prices. Your telephone inquiries are welcome and shipping can usually be done on the same day your order is received.

Barney’s Motorcycle Salvage 10411 Gandy Blvd St. Petersburg, Fla. 33702 (813) 557-0361 or (813) 228-8553 in Tampa

With two locations, Barney’s carries a large stock of all motorcycle brands. It is mostly late models, some damaged and others stripped for parts. They also provide UPS delivery and are happy to refer customers to other possible sources. Give them a call for more information. SI