Roadmaster Bicycle Co.
Just acquired this Motor Master from a collector in Chicago. The Motor Master is one of rarest of the motor bikes. Only 4 known to be in the hands of collectors. They were built by the Roadmaster Bike Co better known as Cleveland welding in 1938 & 1939. The Company built high quality bikes before 1938 and well after 1939. Engine is a 1.4 HP 2 cycle EvInrude with direct drive to the rear wheel. The unique thing about this engine is the current used for lighting which is taken from the ign coil by using two sets of points. The bike is a 24" with a Springer truss rods & front wheel heavy duty brake by New Departure. Throttle lever serves as a stop & decompression for starting. Paint for the 1939 which I have only came in black & cream & is called a model 5226. Not sure what the bike color was in 1938. A friend of mine in Kansas just acquired one these & thinks his might be a 1938. Not sure I will restore this. The engine runs well having a carb that uses a Main & idle jet.
Dave Bagne Hutchinson, MN
This one was Sold as well in Davenport 2005 for 14K to Fred of Mikey Bikey Motor Bikes in Chicago.
Here it is Before and After Restoration!
