mrindian

Thanks for the good advice Atetu.  Can anyone throw me a dollar figure on what this bike is probably worth (assuming it is a 1928 model)?  $1,000?  $3,000?  $5,000?  $10,000?  I’d like to get a good deal on this thing, but don’t really…   Read more»

Hello, this is a scout model but is it really a 1928? Check carefully the serial number. I think you will have to straighten the fork, it is bent rearward and the fender is near to hit the frame. Check…   Read more»

With my Chief I decided to put in a King Clutch which is really pretty sweet. Though I must say just grooving your regular disks is almost as good. My 741 which I’ve had since the 70’s I pretty much…   Read more»

I want to thank you guys for all the great advice, I can’t wait to get it on the street, I’ve been working on it for quite a while,in between other things. I’ll probably have a few more questions ….   Read more»

Sit on the bike and practice going thru the motions shifting into every gear. get yourself prepared for the ride of a lifetime. the first ride on a chief has got to be one of the best feelings in the…   Read more»

I put a King Clutch in my 47 after riding for a year, and I love it.  I had a bad experienjce my first ride because I did not put the kickstand all the way up. When I went to…   Read more»

Thanks for the help,I have not had a chance to ride it yet, I still need to put the chain on and a couple of other small details, I put a new King Clutch in, is there anything I need…   Read more»

I agree with Duckman about the lube. I also shy away from WD40 as it tends to “wash away” some of the better lubes.  I have a 1947 Chief and there is no return spring on the throttle, but it…   Read more»

i usually lube the whole length of the wires and a little bit on the sleeves moving parts. I don’t like wd40 or any spray lube for this as it attracts dirt. many people will probably pound me for saying…   Read more»

Duckman,the oil is pumping great, i thought that
the throttle may just need a little filing,do you
think some white lithium in the T slide
may help ?Thanks for your help and advice ,Bob
Smock

The twist grips on the carb side shouldn’t be so stiff as to have to use force to turn the throttle in or out. Sometimes this stiffness is caused because the T slot part in the grip is to tight. (not…   Read more»

Duckman, I started the engine today, everything went fine,had a problem getting the carb adjusted correctly,but finally prevailed, I have another question ,if you don’t mind,should the throttle have a return spring @ the carburetor or am I missing something…   Read more»

Duckman, I did not start it yet, been extremely
busy with work,hope to fire it up soon, thanks
for your interest,I’ll let you know when I do,
Thanks again, Bob Smock

Bob did you start the engine.

Duckman, thanks for the help, I am going to try to fire it up this weekend, I’ll let you know how it goes, Bob Smock

depending on wether you primed the oil pump or not. i would pour about 4 ounces of 50 weight oil in the inspection hole on the engine case. replace the inspection plug, i would remove the oil cap and using a…   Read more»

The “Gilroy” bikes were all S&S knockoffs…all folks are riding are S&S based bikes with a few tweaks. But the 92 inch Indian engine S&S made for Indian that is labeled Indian was probably one of the best engines S&S…   Read more»

As for vintage Indians, you have to be talented enough to operate a foot clutch, shift a hand-shifter, control a spring-less throttle, and operate a spark control throttle, all while braking and giving hand signals. Plus, you need to know how…   Read more»

Hi, If you hold the speedo button down then turn the bike on the speedo should take you through a calibration setup.  You may need to hit the button while following a car with correct speed then hit the button…   Read more»

Gary sells the Western style bars, I think they are what you are looking for. LOL