This bike was found dismantled in an Australian collection. Starting a 1915 Indian 61 boardtrack racer. It was a time when when men were racing with wide open throttle, no brakes and a strong faith in God…. See the flames coming out of the ported cylinder heads.
Unrestored Running 1915 Indian. A Fire Breathing Monster.
Published by June 2nd, 2011 in Builders, Editorial and Videos.15 Responses to “Unrestored Running 1915 Indian. A Fire Breathing Monster.”
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man i wish i could find one like that, maybe some day . always looking…
Amazing what a treasure !
Just think what the Indian brand might have come up with had they followed this type of technology rather than the staid flathead format.
Simple incredible.
Unrestored? It is at the very least well maintained. Gleaming springs and pistons.
Sounds fantastic. Bet it would be great fun to ride!
Whenever I see bikes w/ exposed valvetrains like that I love it. Its great to see how it works whie its in operation.
Although in the back of my mind I think of all the liability issues. :p Guess I’m a product of a litigious society.
Coolest thing I have seen OR heard in a long while! peace
Great. Thanks Cyril!
AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sounds like such a BEAST ! !
I’ve been around awhile but don’t “get” the ported cyl. heads. I see the flames but….why? Possibly cam timing overlap? I also see flames coming out of the exhaust….due to short pipes, unburned gases etc? Anyone know?
Cool flick.
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“…don’t “get” the ported cyl. heads. I see the flames…”
That’s gotta be the top of the exhaust valve guides.
And without lead in the gas to lubricate-em i’m guessing they have loads of clearance.
Great web site ref. at the end of the flick:
http://www.yesterdays.nl/
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Got to get a little warm on the knee. On the plus side, ya got a coupla nifty onboard cigarrette lighters! Wiz
That is truly amazing! It is absolutely awesome to think that back in 1915 bikes like that were being produced and people were riding them! I would LOVE to own that bike!!
How does the oiling system work for the top end? Actually, for the pistons as well, you can see the pistons moving! I dont get it!!!! Phenomenal machine!
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Conrad,
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“…How does the oiling system work for the top end? Actually, for the pistons as well…”
Probably total loss oiling off a rider operated hand pump.
No guide oiling. Air cooled valve springs.
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