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What ever you do don’t use Britech New England Inc. in Ma.  They claim to sell reproduction rims for Indians. The rims are good but don’t let them lace them. The guy talks a good story on the phone and…   Read more»

here ya go. make sure that you place the valve stem holes on the left side of the wheel oppsite the brake drum. In other words if your sitting on the bike the valve stems on both wheels are on your left…   Read more»

85% 149 arrow, 249 scout 250 warrior parts are the same,the speedo is also on 48 chiefs.

your BDI serial means it is a 49 scout. The L&L is correct for that year,the amal was fazed in on 50 warriors. Both have a side float chamber with a spigot fit slipping over the intake manifold throat.the L&L…   Read more»

Hello Mike, I’m not sure which carburator is on my 249, L&L or Amal.  It doesn’t have a bowl on the side of it, and something looks missing at the bottom.  The engine number is BDL3187.  Which carburator is best? Interesting…   Read more»

Hi Ron,      I am not familiar with the Amal carb since my Arrow uses the original L&L which is described in the Repair and Overhaul manual. I know the Amal carb was used on Brit bikes. I’m sure you…   Read more»

Hi Mike, GL Yarocki included a piece of literature in his general catalog that is titled “Indian Workshop Manual.”   It is a 10 page write up on the AMAL Monobloc Carburetor with detailed diagrams and is marked as Section G. …   Read more»

Hi 249 Scout,      The Repair And Overhaul Manual is what Indian mechanics used. If you read it carefully, and follow the diagrams, it covers everything you need. I understand that it does presuppose that its reader has a pretty…   Read more»

Is there a shop manual, one used by Indian mechanics, available for model 249 vertical scouts?  The repair and overhaul manual is a good resource but I need more information.  Thanks.

I’ve owned an Arrow for many years. The oil level in the tank is… fill until your index finger, stuck as far as you can stick in tinto the tank fill hole, just touches the oil. Don’t laugh! That was…   Read more»

have the parts catalogue that was in your posting. I need the
operating manual. Such as, oil levels, brake adjustments, starting
procedures, etc.
I you have one on those I’ll purchase it.
thanks for your response.

They can be ordered online or giving us a call at 951-968-3070

manual

Enjoy your new bike!

Dear jj6143… during the 30’s and 40’s Indian as Harley made many models. To play with these old motorcycle you must be a kind of “doityourself” biker. Generally the less you pay for a machine the more work to be done…   Read more»

We make the exhaust system, and have an extensive stock of original and some reproduction parts, just let us know what you need.

Sincerely,

Gary Stark

join the hunt.. i have everything but the motor/tranny/magneto/generator.. seems like the hardest parts to find..  sounds like you have a motor/trans setup and if you hear of any extra feel free to spread the word

Buy an old Triumph, you can find em cheap, parts are all over the place, and keepn it running will make a mechanic out of you.<

If this is your first antique bike, your better off getting one that is running.  Fixing or even finding the correct parts can be a nightmare!  Of course all the parts that are missing are the most exspensive and elusive things…   Read more»

Check valve settings, and retorque head bolts if it has not been worked on since intial rebuild. It can be harder to start if valve clearences are loose. 4 thousands intake, 6 thousands exhaust. cold.

Its better to have the carb bracket on bottom of float bowl down to little stud in case.  Also check that you have the top motor bracket, between the heads above intake manifold bolted to lug on frame. This should…   Read more»

I double checked with Gary here and he told me that it is a 1949 Scout NOT a 1949 Warrior. Gary stated that they did not make a Warrior in 1949. He believes that whoever owned it before you probably just…   Read more»