Excelsior autobyk girder forks.

[darloman]

Hi I have an Excelsior autobyk ( basket case at the moment) Its a 1949 and the frame number is AX3013. What i dont understand is the construction of the girder forks as it doesnt have the usual main spring in the set up. Does anyone have a diagram or photos on how to assemble it. Any info would be a bonus.  Many Thanks  Bud.

[R]

Is the spring missing from your basketcase. ?
This pic of a ~46 is the same as your model ?
http://cybermotorcycle.com/gallery/excelsior/images/Excelsior_1946_Autobyk_BE_1.jpg

[R]

More looking at Autobykes reveals mention of 'rubber band front forks'.

If you click a few times to get a bigger pic, this shows what appears to be a heavy rubber band
in the front forks - giving a spring action ?
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/14264/lot/170/

Cheers.

Good clear big image from the above link - thanks Bonhams !
http://images1.bonhams.com/image?src=Images/live/2006-09/15/7319325-162-1.JPG

[darloman]

Spot on R,   rubber band front forks it is. Thank you. Now the research begins to find them.

[R]

Speedway bikes have some sort of rubber band suspension. ?
Its probably unlikely that they could possibly fit - but would be worth investigating.
Where they source them from may have some for your application ?
An Owners Club (?) may also have some sources ?
Neat little cycle...

[darloman]

Thanks for all your help R it seems the Moped Club sell just what im looking for.  Many thanks Bud.