Indian? on EB

[bentwoody66]

Hi Jesse, prolly common with the shorter head tube lengths. Here’s a few that are touching, with not much space if any b/t badge and cup(s). And one with ample space.
I’m thinking bad placement fit on the EB bike during build? caused the bend at the top of head badge.

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I notice the cups on the last photo being faceted like the ebay bike. Does that tell what year it is?

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[Freqman1]

I think @47jchiggins cold probably give a better answer but with the spilt bottom bracket and V cups I think pre-1920. Except for tank and light it originally looked like the bike Bikewhorder posted. This one seems to be getting some fairly serious action. Be interesting to see where it lands. V/r Shawn

 

[Freqman1]

Five days left and $3200. That is strong coin for a bike that is going to require serious $$$ to get right. I was called stupid by a forum member for spending $3k on this one

Took about 20 hours to get the green, orange, and white off it but I'm not feeling too stupid about it! Corrections--I actually paid $3500 and was called a "Sucker" by a well known member here who retracted his post when he found out I bought it. V/r Shawn

 

[stoney]

Five days left and $3200. That is strong coin for a bike that is going to require serious $$$ to get right. I was called stupid by a forum member for spending $3k on this one

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Took about 20 hours to get the green, orange, and white off it but I'm not feeling too stupid about it! V/r Shawn

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Great looking bike Shawn. I would be proud of that turn out. I think you made the right move.

 

[Beads]

Early sprint out, now the peloton is all back together. Waiting for the sprint to the finish....$$$$

 

[bikewhorder]

Given that its being sold by the "community cycling center" I can't help but wonder if someone donated this bike and the other antique bikes listed without knowing what they were worth.

 

[redline1968]

Lol

Indian decal on downtube=no tanky

 

[fordmike65]

Lol

Just going by what I've seen and literature on these. I am by no means an expert on any bike, much less Indians.

 

[Freqman1]

Indian decal on downtube=no tanky

I agree Mike. I've spoke to a few other knowledgeable Indian folks and this seems to be the consensus. The only bikes I've seen with a tank and a downtube decal were ones where the tank was added later. V/r Shawn

 

[redline1968]

Bs

I agree Mike. I've spoke to a few other knowledgeable Indian folks and this seems to be the consensus. The only bikes I've seen with a tank and a downtube decal were ones where the tank was added later. V/r Shawn