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went to a local motorcycle/car show
me and my buddy 5TonLarry went to a local bike/car show. It was mostly harley bikes so imagine the looks when they found out it's an Indian....LOL...loved it...
finished the restoration....
Hey gang,
Just to clearify, the serial numbers show it's a 1941 so my original post isn't exactly correct!
I just finished installing the re-upholstered seat, fired her up and took her for a spin up and down the street. It's a crappy day today (cloudy and...
let the teardown begin!
Started tearing into the restoration project.
once I started taking parts off, I couldn't stop:grd:
came across some NOS handlebars in Iowa...well worth the trip.
just needed some repair and touchup.
got her tore down pretty good. starting re-painting fenders...
It will grind only when going into first from a stand still. After that, she shifts great. No gear grinding. The truck is the front corner of my 5 ton.
I figured out she's a 1941.
None the less, here's a video I took today. Clean a few parts, add some fresh gas and BINGO, she's ALIVE!!! I'll drink to that:beer:
Enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ExhN7D7OvY
Lookie look what the cat brought home...
She's a 1942 indian motorcycle model 741. engine and frame numbers are correct. O.D. green under the black paint. fired her up today...started in 2 kicks.
I'll be restoring her to original so any and all help will be much appreciated. I'll post...
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