Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Indian Motocycle Manufacturing Company" in English language version.
When Excelsior created the 45cu. in. class with the introduction of its Super X model in 1925 (see p.59), Indian responded with a bored and stroked 45cu. in. version of the Scout, introduced alongside the original model in 1927.
It incorporated a number of changes prompted by real-world racetrack experience with the original Scout, including a stronger frame, better suspension and steering, a 3-inch increase in wheelbase, increased fork rake, a low, 26¼-inch seat height, and a front brake.
A dual-carb setup, offered in 1937, didn't help, and by 1938, the "upside-down" Four was discontinued, replaced by a new "rightside-up" design.
The '90s seemingly brought another Indian revival each year. Some were pure goldbrickings (anyone still owed money by Philip Zhangi or Wayne Baughman?), while others-like the innovative Eller Indians designed by James Parker, engineered by Rousch [sic] Racing and financed by the real Indians of the Cow Creek Umpqua tribe-were more compelling.
A major competitor to Harley-Davidson was the Indian Motocycle Company, which began in 1901 and ceased manufacturing motorcycles for the public in 1953. By far the most individual and distinctive Indian models were produced in the 1940s; they are characterized by flared, skirted mudguards that convey a strong sense of speed even while standing still.
It incorporated a number of changes prompted by real-world racetrack experience with the original Scout, including a stronger frame, better suspension and steering, a 3-inch increase in wheelbase, increased fork rake, a low, 26¼-inch seat height, and a front brake.
A dual-carb setup, offered in 1937, didn't help, and by 1938, the "upside-down" Four was discontinued, replaced by a new "rightside-up" design.
The '90s seemingly brought another Indian revival each year. Some were pure goldbrickings (anyone still owed money by Philip Zhangi or Wayne Baughman?), while others-like the innovative Eller Indians designed by James Parker, engineered by Rousch [sic] Racing and financed by the real Indians of the Cow Creek Umpqua tribe-were more compelling.
