mrindian

The primary is a pretty thick gasket with a rubber seal embedded in the middle, if the rubber is still soft you could reuse it if you think your going to have it bck off real soon.

I did not realize I would need a gasket for the primary side, I thought it was a dry system there.

Is it dry, or just need a gasket to keep things clean?

Trip,  First make sure that the red LED on the ignition module behind the coil is turning on then off when you first turn the key on.  If it is working then the starter is probably the problem.  They’re not…   Read more»

Chopper6, The relay was ok, I bought a new one local and it did not fix the problem. I have checked with a meter and I am getting 12 volts to the starter when I push the starter button. Does…   Read more»

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…   Read more»

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…   Read more»

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…   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»