Late teens Indian?

[LuckyArt]

Hey All, my name is Art and I am another dreaded “Newbie”. I am new also to bicycle collecting, having bought my first old bike, a 1939 Elgin for my wife, a few years ago. I just bought 7 assorted bikes from a 70 year old barn, two of which are pre-war. I believe my nickname “Lucky”, given by my friends for my lucky finds at swap meets, etc, may be true this time also. I need confirmation of what I found, possibly the year estimate, and maybe value. Thanks to your incredible forums, I have come to believe my bike is a 1918-20 Indian, serial number “17587” so close as I can see. The serial number is not on the two piece crank cover, rather on one of the two bars between the crank and the “curved” rear crossbar. There is no head badge. Any help would be great. Thanks, Art.

 

[Robertriley]

This sure the heck looks like an Indian

 

[redline1968]

Luck is lucky.. so far .... yep indian

 

[Tom Ca]

Yes I have an Indian spit bracket as Well, my frame has numbers in same location as well as the bracket I would look there as well

 

[Tom Ca]

 

[LuckyArt]

Thanks, Tom, I will clean a bit more tomorrow & get better numbers.

 

[Tom Ca]

Also sent a pm to you

 

[catfish]

Nice find!

 

[Goldenindian]

My favorite frame for the Indian!! Small head tube/split bottom/triple plate fork/flared fender. Can’t wait to see more of this one. Thanks for sharing the find with the cabe.

 

[bikejunk]

Great find -25 years ago they were rare but obtainable..but noww fergetaboutit most get pieced together 1,800 or so missing what it is --could you take some photos of the headstock for the badge hole placement and the unique Bering races my all time favorite bike