- #1928 INDIAN SCOUT 101 CG ENGINE SIZE MANUAL#
- #1928 INDIAN SCOUT 101 CG ENGINE SIZE UPGRADE#
- #1928 INDIAN SCOUT 101 CG ENGINE SIZE PLUS#
#1928 INDIAN SCOUT 101 CG ENGINE SIZE MANUAL#
Accompanying the machine is a batch of 101 Scout organization magazines, a repair and parts manual as well as a service manual. And it also carries the special glow of a much loved and well ridden machine ready to carry on that tradition as one of the most popular motorcycles ever built. This bike seen here still wears that original paint. When Woodrow found out neither pigments were available he resolved the problem was walking to the nearby Harley-Davidson dealer and buying some Milwaukee Persian Red instead. He contacted the Indian dealer in Rockford, Illinois as he had heard that the fellow had utilized Coca Cola red to match the color when he had run out of Springfield red. Woodrow was pleased as punch and set about restoring the machine to its previous glory and then to enjoy it as his rider. Woodrows Indian is still running strong now in its 80th year.ĭelving back more than half a century we learn that during the rebuild of the bike Woodrow went looking for the correct red paint. a collection of unconnected parts that had once been a 1928 Indian twin cylinder 101 Scout. While better than a tie or a purple sweater, it came without gift wrapping.
This story of this particular 1928 101 Scout begins in the year 1954 when vintage bike enthusiast and restorer Woodrow Carson received a special Christmas present from his wife and kids.
#1928 INDIAN SCOUT 101 CG ENGINE SIZE PLUS#
This new iteration had three inches more wheelbase and a fork with increased rake and trail plus the seat height was some two inches lower than the original Scout not the mention the appearance for the first time of a front brake. All Indian models after 1919 are twin cylinder unless indicated. Your comments on the Indian motorcycle values shown are very much welcomed. The new for 1928 Scout ∱01 won top acclaim from riders as it had benefited from Indian engineer Charles Franklins previous Scout racing experience. As you use this price guide for Indian motorcycles, please keep in mind that some values indicated are based on the limited pricing data available. It also did well on the street and in the showroom, a major hit for Indian.
The Scout earned and kept the reputation as the best handling racing Indian and when stroked using Chief flywheels was a potent competitor.
Described as in generally excellent condition, the machine is offered with dating letter, numberplate authorisation certificate, expired MoT (August 2012) and Swansea V5C document.In 1923 Indian rolled out its 250,000th motorcycle, and in the same year debuted the Scout in 600cc displacement (and later in 750cc). This 101 Scout has been fully restored, featuring a genuine speedometer, new tyres and professionally made saddlebags. The latter featured a revised 750cc engine in a new, longer-wheelbase frame, and this medium-weight sports model would prove an immense success for the Springfield firm. Increasing competition had led to this change, particularly from the likes of the Excelsior Super X, and a version of this new larger engine would be used in the bike that succeeded the 1927 Scout the Indian Scout 101 of 1928 onwards.
#1928 INDIAN SCOUT 101 CG ENGINE SIZE UPGRADE#
Detachable cylinder heads were the Scout's big news for 1925 and two years later a 45ci (750cc) variant arrived, to be followed in April 1928 by the 101 Scout. Above Image: The 1927 Scout was fitted with a 750cc engine (actually 737cc) as standard, a big upgrade over the earlier 600cc unit. In other respects the 'flat head' v-twin motor followed the successful Powerplus formula. In a somewhat unusual departure, this new smaller Indian twin featured primary drive by helical gears, rather than the more usual chain, and soon gained a reputation for indestructibility: 'You can't wear out an Indian Scout,' claimed the company's advertising. A smaller Indian v-twin model, the 37ci (600cc) Scout, joined the existing 61ci (1,000cc) Powerplus twin for 1920.
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