Hendee Mfg Co. / Indian Motocycle Co. Bicycles Information Thread

[Tom Ca]

Two things:
1) Precisely where might I unearth the serial number? The paint job is nothing special, but I'd rather not carve it up too badly.
2) What is the real purpose of the split hanger? With ashtabula cranks snaking through the BB there's no way to slide out the crank with Indian's claim of not touching the bearing adjustment. The only advantage I see is minimal chain-line alignment, but there are easier ways to achieve that. Perhaps Indian was contemplating offering a two- or three-piece crank? Then their claim would fly. Still, adjusting the bearings will likely be less hassle than trying to slide out the inner cartridge. Maybe just a marketing thing? What am I failing to see?
Anyone have photos of the Indian BB guts and crank/spindle?

--Joe

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these are where i found some number on my frame

 

[friday]

I always use molasses to remove rust, I don't lose any metal that way. takes a while but no damage is done

 

[manuel rivera]

I thought 17 and 18 were the only years for the peaked headset cups.

This is my 1920 Westfield

 

[mikecuda]

My 1954 Indian Scout all original except saddle. I have all the original paperwork. It was on display at the AACA Museum in Hershey, Pa during the Indian motorcycle display. Here it is.

 

[mikecuda]

I put the light, pump and rear reflector on. I also added rubber pedals (which are not stock).

And thank you cyclingday!

--Joe

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That made my heart pound. i hope to own one of those someday. My goodness!

 

[mikecuda]

Excellent

 

[oldebike55]

I see an authentic bike. Not a HD but it's a bike. Being in Aurora, CO I wouldn't mind seeing the other bikes he mentioned picking up.....

I did not see posted here...



the blue 1918 Indian roadster the same seller had on ebay.. I scored it, and will post pics and progress once I get it,deep snow
is slowing delivery from Co.

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

That is pretty cool @oldebike55 ! I will keep an eye open for updates on this in the future!

 

[oldebike55]

I've been looking for about 14yrs, for any kind of indian bicycle, I recently built an Native American tribute bike on a '51 cwc Hiawatha frame I got from @mrg .. even a frame is hard to find, cant wait to get on with it!
Indian fixated Bob

 

[oldebike55]

hey ya'll
I was directed here, the only pic i have, so far, I

thought I had a 1918 model 70 roadster but was told the chainring is later because of the rim on outer
wheel?I will post more later as the bike is being shipped, hope it is legit, if not I will put a schwinn pixie chain guard and some blue streamers on it an drive it off a mountain... just kiddin!
great site guys!
Bob