mrindian

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

The Plugs Starklite Cycle Sells are exclusive to Starklite Cycle. We do not use the same manufacture or supplier as any other dealer. We found a tier 1, ISO 9001 rated company to manufacture our plugs. Our plugs are manufactured…   Read more»

Are these plugs the same being sold by the other Inidan dealers? Where and what manufacturer made the plugs? I have seen KIWI and Ziggy selling the same (or similar) each also claiming to have designed the repro style plug….   Read more»

You can get the cap from NAPA auto parts store or ask for Distributor Cap (Chief/Scout)  AL143 at your local tractor supply store.   you can also get one from Starklite cycle there is a link to his online catalog…   Read more»

Diffently not V twin Indian.  Could be vertical, 149,249,Warrior , Arrow tpye thing. 1950’s +- .  I don’t have any info on those or pictures of just the frame, I don’t think.  E mail a couple of pictures to Stark…   Read more»

<P>Another option other than ATF is AMSOIL 0-40 synthetic oil part #AFE-QT.</P> <P>Lubes the chain correctly, and low vescosity to reduce clutch drag, compatable with wet clutch use. I use it in the 2 Indians and my EVO primaries for…   Read more»

Indian didn’t stamp the numbers on the neck like you found. Plunger frames were on the left rear plunger, either on the frame lug of the bottom for plunger (41-51) and on the axel houseing (1940) or right frame rail…   Read more»

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 below recommendations are for Indian 30:50, 45, 74, 80, & Four.  This out of a manual dated 1951.  SAE50 for 60 degrees & up.  SAE30 for 32-60 degrees.  SAE20W for 0-32 degrees.  SAE10W for below zero temps.  I know SAE20W is…   Read more»

<FONT face=”Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif” size=3>&nbsp;While you have your oil pump apart, take the bottom off. Buy new gears for it. You will probably see wear on the bottom cover. You could have this machined down flat. I bought a brand…   Read more»

if you have and aluminium oil pump it could be the check ball you might have to tap the ball lightly with a ball peen hammer to stake it. when chiefs sit for a while they have a tendency to…   Read more»