Here’s a good start...
Antique 1908-1910 Original Indian Motorcycle Gas Tank w/ Petcock & Brackets RARE | eBay
-Kirk
Antique 1908-1910 Original Indian Motorcycle Gas Tank w/ Petcock & Brackets RARE | eBay
-Kirk
So you wanna make a really authentic early BTR...?
- Thread starter Mr.B.
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I think that tank is older than 08. It was used on Indians when they had just one bar over the engine.
Yep, This looks like the factory racer “Torpedo” tank style from as early as 1905.
In 1909 they changed their street bikes from the behind the seat “Camel back” or “Rooster Tail” tank (single bar frames) to the familiar between the 2 top bars style. I believe they also changed their factory racers to the new tank that year.
Although a certain amount of overlap or after market knock off's wouldn’t surprise me at all.
-Kirk
In 1909 they changed their street bikes from the behind the seat “Camel back” or “Rooster Tail” tank (single bar frames) to the familiar between the 2 top bars style. I believe they also changed their factory racers to the new tank that year.
Although a certain amount of overlap or after market knock off's wouldn’t surprise me at all.
-Kirk
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I agree with the above opinions on its age. I'm not certain the seller is enough of an authority to reliably document this tank's history. The price might be about what demand would dictate, and I don't doubt the authenticity, but I wouldn't depend solely on the seller to appraise it.
next interesting find:
INDIAN POWER PLUS SCOUT 101 CHIEF 1915-1925 TANK Big Chief Prince harley | eBay
INDIAN POWER PLUS SCOUT 101 CHIEF 1915-1925 TANK Big Chief Prince harley | eBay
hmmmmmmmm wonder if theyd take a offer of a free cat.... its been in my garage for almost a month and it wont go away!
Ever try to give away free cats? I swear, it's like selling air conditioners in Juneau.hmmmmmmmm wonder if theyd take a offer of a free cat.... its been in my garage for almost a month and it wont go away!
Haha yea I guess but anyways I learned that the cat has gotten rid of the mo use that decided to try to live in my shed so when it gets too annoying il just grab my 4$ airsoft gun and just fire a warning shot or two. I wonder about that whole 1918 indian board tracker, how much that thing will go for anyone els see tha?
Don't forget the engine to go with the tank:
1911 ANTIQUE INDIAN HEDSTROM MOTORCYCLE MOTOR ENGINE | eBay
1911 ANTIQUE INDIAN HEDSTROM MOTORCYCLE MOTOR ENGINE | eBay
one cylinder was removed and it was used as a farmers pump...
1915-G ANTIQUE INDIAN MOTORCYCLE HENDEE MOTOR ENGINE | eBay
1915-G ANTIQUE INDIAN MOTORCYCLE HENDEE MOTOR ENGINE | eBay
there's a guy here in NZ who built a frame around an old Indian motor, so the bike was classed as a 'replica' (altho the motor was genuine) it sold for around NZ80,000 from memory
I'll see if I can find a photo of it.
I'll see if I can find a photo of it.
hmm, that is about 60k us$- sometimes I regret I did miss the 1920s Indian Prince engine that went for 350 us$ at german ebay...