Bodger Baz Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) Finally got round to taking some snaps of the Indian i'm about halfway through at the moment. It was sad in a shed for best part of 40 years before the owner finally agreed to sell it me, after much badgering! Its a very late production 741, probably too late to have seen any action and more than likely went straight to the surplus at the end of the war. I have the original brown log book that dates back to 1949, last taxed in 1967! The bike must have been in the British army at some point as it has the modified rear brake lever, although it may have been changed later? Baz Edited September 22, 2008 by Bodger Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Nice!! Finally we see a motorbike being restored! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick W Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Yep, good to see 2 wheels. Are the foot shaped footrest original equipment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 Yep, good to see 2 wheels. Are the foot shaped footrest original equipment? :rofl: :rofl: Those feet are great! i wish they were original!! :rofl: :rofl: Still got them if anyone wants them? Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreadavide Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I wish they could fit to my Ducati Scrambler.... Andrea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Finally got round to taking some snaps of the Indian i'm about halfway through at the moment. It was sad in a shed for best part of 40 years before the owner finally agreed to sell it me, after much badgering! Its a very late production 741, probably too late to have seen any action and more than likely went straight to the surplus at the end of the war. I have the original brown log book that dates back to 1949, last taxed in 1967! The bike must have been in the British army at some point as it has the modified rear brake lever, although it may have been changed later? Baz great looki8ng bike , the before pictures look like it should be running round the wall of death What are indians like for parts? not as easy as harleys I bet Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I wish they could fit to my Ducati Scrambler.... Andrea Eh ??..........Ducati Scrambler;............ :dunno: Didn't know they produced such a beast. Gotta be pre desmo, so 70's era. Pic's please. :-) Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 Nigel Suprisingly easy to get bits for them to be honest (providing you dont have some early 1900's Indians!) , mainly from Germany or Holland. Some parts are very expensive like crank cases and gearbox casings but the majority of parts are very resonably priced. Many of the Repro parts that are conming through are extremely top quality. Cheers Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreadavide Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 Eh ??..........Ducati Scrambler;............ :dunno: Didn't know they produced such a beast. Gotta be pre desmo, so 70's era. Pic's please. :-) Andy Here you can find almost everything about Scramblers. Please note the spares catalogue! http://www.ducatiscrambler.com Andrea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Got the motor in :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted January 15, 2008 Author Share Posted January 15, 2008 Here you can find almost everything about Scramblers. Please note the spares catalogue! http://www.ducatiscrambler.com Andrea I have an ignition coil thats from a Ducati (says Ducati made in Italy on it) that came off this Indian, it must be at least 40 odd year old. any use to you? Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreadavide Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 As long as it's 6volts (and presuming it works) I'd be delighted to have it. PM me for beer tokens needed 8-) Andrea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted May 5, 2008 Author Share Posted May 5, 2008 Progress is sweet! seem to have made lots of all my vehicles recently, nice light evenings. Hopefully will get the beast running in week or so:-) Bazza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 looking really good now keep up the good work Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 Moved house, done the DIY, managed to get a day pass from the missus for the Indian! managed a whole lot today; Manifold and carb mounted and sealed up Throttle twist grip finished (what a pig of a job!) cylinder Heads on Distibutor on and timed up brake light switch mounted front marker light mounted rear lights mounted and wired up ignition switch wired up, amazing how many wires you can getr round a small switch! horn button, hi/lo switch mounted and wired speedo painted ammeter mounted and wired generator stripped for blasting. Then took my other bike out for a ride to make me smile again :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Slowly but surely progress has been made, its seems to take a age to finish all the small bits! and Indians have some strange ways of performing the simplest of taks!! still, its nearly ready to burst into life :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papav66 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Thats a great looking bike, very cool, & what about the DUKW we can see in the background? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge Deep Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 What a lovely bike, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G506 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Looking good there Baz, I must get the 5SW finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 X 6 Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) Blimey Bodger ! I nearly burst with envy just looking at the 'photos. You've accomplished a really superb restoration of an exceptionally handsome bike. That's a really nice machine and a credit to your skills. Edited November 12, 2008 by 6 X 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritineye Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Lovely looking bike Baz, nice work, a nice change from the usual but still desirable Harleys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 (edited) Thats a great looking bike, very cool, & what about the DUKW we can see in the background? Its on the list! after the Bedford! Its my father in laws, he bought it 70's from Harry Pounds for the grand sum of £300!!!! mind you it had sky high mileage of 300 mile on the clock!! Thanks for compliments on the bike everyone, its been a fun restoration so far, all i got to do now is finish it! ATTENTION G506 - get on with the Triumph, i want to see pictures! Cheers Baz Edited November 13, 2008 by Bodger Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G506 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Nag nag nag.............. Ok Baz, some pics will be up soon. Just a Dodge and a Chevy to finish welding up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chambers101 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Thats a gorgeous lookin bike. Brilliant restoration Baz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodger Baz Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 IT LIVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its fired up after a few kicks and sounds amazing with no muffler :-) maybe a video for the weekend. Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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