mrindian

Hey Trip,

Go to http://www.indianmcleslie.com& nbsp; They have the relays and the bypass buttons for the starter selonoid in stock.  That way if you run into the problem again you can still ride.  Hope it works out.

Chopper6

I have the same problem as of yesterday, went to start and only heard a click under the tank. I have pulled the old relay off , where would I find a Heavy duty relay? What other bike shops would stock this item? OR, what is the best route to take?

I replaced mine with a Dyna 2000i single-fire coil ignition and have not had a lick of trouble since.  It has increased performance, gas mileage and starts up like a champ.  Best chunk a change I put into my “bad boy”.

Hi,

yes that relay was a bad setup.  Another way around the relay is to get a starter selonoid bypass button.  3 screws and the button is on.  Just push it in and your up and running.

Chopper6

Is’t that the relay that is undersized and
recomended to be replaced with a heavy duty
unit.

It is located on the thunderheart wirng module
between the gas tanks facing downward.

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 claims to know everything about Indian wheels, but is an absolute screw up and dosn’t keep his promised dates.  if sending them out send to Buchanans.

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 side.  

Lots of useful info on this link
 
 
http://www.oregonvintage.com/ threads.html
 

Chief wheel offset from FACE OF HUB o…[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 is a little smaller looking,and the amal would have a choke cable running to a lever on the handle bars.If what you have works and you don’t…[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 on the Harley speedometer.  Are there other parts on different motorcylces that will work on my 249?

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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 can find literature on how to overhaul it on the web.

     When it comes to speedometers, I don’t mess with them. I leave that to profess…[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.  I was wondering what was written in the other sections of the Indian Workshop Manual and if it was another resource use…[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 good knowledge of mechanics to begin with. That is something one just has to aquire for ones self. I have never nee…[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 what Don Parkhurst, the last Indian parts dealer and repair shop here in RI told me back in ’72 when I bought her. I’ve always followed that advice…[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!