Tribute to 1901 Indian

[aero07]

Here's my tribute to the 1901 Indian Motorcycle
known as the "Camelback."
I've been working on it for a while, just wanted
to share.

 

[Crazy Horse]

Beautiful build Aero, you really captured the essence in this Tribute 1901 Indian.

C.H.

 

[aero07]

Thanks C.H.,
I tried to keep it as close to the real one
as possible with my limited shop skills.
I even went with no handlebar controls just
like the original and put an antique carbide
light dated 1896 on for the headlight.
Aero

 

[twowheeledfox]

Awesome build aero7, how did you mount the throttle and clutch controls if they aren't on the bars?

 

[aero07]

I used clamp on downtube friction shifters that I mounted
to the crossbar. Here's a close up of it.

 

[aero07]

Here's a comparision pic of the original 1901 ( or 1902)
and my tribute bike.

 

[72tx340]

What did you use to mount the headlight? Im looking for something to mount mine.

 

[meowy84]

Wow, you have to look real close to figure out which one's the real deal and which the tribute. Great work!

 

[silverbear]

Nice job!'
SB

 

[weekend-fun]

Love it!

 

[Egor]

Wow that is a fine looking job. You have captured the look of a bygone era. Enjoy the ride, Dave

 

[jezusjonz]

Nice Aero, I have one that I built last year 1904 copy. That tank was a pain in the butt to make....skills lacking in welding....or filling lots of small holes. Heres a pic of my tank...would you mind showing yours? wow that dont sound right does it?
Terry