I have been reading up on this website and some others for a little while now. I’ve gained an immense interest in building a motorized bike. I want to do something just a little extra ordinary, by trying to emulate an old Indian Board Track Racer without any fabrication. In other words I’m gonna have to buy a nice tank, I don’t have the tools to build it. In fact that goes for any modification that would require a welder.
With that said, here’s what I have in mind. some of these parts are already purchased.
Cranbrook Beach Cruiser - purchased
YD100 Motor
F2 Thrust Exhaust
Sunlite Springer forks - purchased
Replica Indian BTR handlebars
Spring loaded chain tensioner
White tires
Tan BTR style seat
Various Indian Motorcycle decals
And paint
i’m not gonna be able to buy all of this immediately so it may take a little while. and it will be a work in progress.
My first step when I get the bike is to grease all the bearings well, remove the chain guard and remove both fenders permanently. Then I will install the springer front end which is also chrome to match the old Indian BTRs
As I can afford it I will change out the seat and purchase a laid back racer style seat post. Of course I will replace the black stock tires with white tires to emulate old Indian BTRs.
I will eventually paint the rims red to match old Indians. Speaking of paint, I will also paint the little cheap gas tank that comes with the engine kit red. This will just get me started until I can afford a nicer tank.
I will just flip the beach cruisers handlebars upside down until I can get the Indian replica bars. Chrome, to match the old BTR’s.
as far as the motor, it’s my understanding that I need to pull the top of the motor off and ensure that the piston is installed in the correct direction. So this is something I will do after I purchase the engine. I’ve also watched a few videos and read about porting and polishing. I need to teach myself a little bit more about that process. Eventually I will probably upgrade the carburetor also.
So for now, I am awaiting delivery of the bike and the springer front end.
i’m hoping this comes out looking as nice as a picture it
below are pictures of the items that I’ve purchased or will be purchasing.
With that said, here’s what I have in mind. some of these parts are already purchased.
Cranbrook Beach Cruiser - purchased
YD100 Motor
F2 Thrust Exhaust
Sunlite Springer forks - purchased
Replica Indian BTR handlebars
Spring loaded chain tensioner
White tires
Tan BTR style seat
Various Indian Motorcycle decals
And paint
i’m not gonna be able to buy all of this immediately so it may take a little while. and it will be a work in progress.
My first step when I get the bike is to grease all the bearings well, remove the chain guard and remove both fenders permanently. Then I will install the springer front end which is also chrome to match the old Indian BTRs
As I can afford it I will change out the seat and purchase a laid back racer style seat post. Of course I will replace the black stock tires with white tires to emulate old Indian BTRs.
I will eventually paint the rims red to match old Indians. Speaking of paint, I will also paint the little cheap gas tank that comes with the engine kit red. This will just get me started until I can afford a nicer tank.
I will just flip the beach cruisers handlebars upside down until I can get the Indian replica bars. Chrome, to match the old BTR’s.
as far as the motor, it’s my understanding that I need to pull the top of the motor off and ensure that the piston is installed in the correct direction. So this is something I will do after I purchase the engine. I’ve also watched a few videos and read about porting and polishing. I need to teach myself a little bit more about that process. Eventually I will probably upgrade the carburetor also.
So for now, I am awaiting delivery of the bike and the springer front end.
i’m hoping this comes out looking as nice as a picture it
below are pictures of the items that I’ve purchased or will be purchasing.
