Greetings,

My great grandfather purchased this indian scout in 1933. He rode it until it was old enough to pass to my grandfather, who rode it throughout the 40's and early 50's. Eventually it got parked in the shed, and only saw light when the shed got cleaned. The bike belongs to my dad, who has tasked me with getting it running. It's our goal to have this bike run to see my grandfather smile. He's getting older and still gets excited to talk about the "ol indian".

A little about my background, I'm 30 years old, I am a professional mechanic with the majority of my background in diesel engine/ medium heavy truck repair. I understand the basics of the engine but this is something that's a whole new undertaking. I would rather not send it to a restorer unless certain machining items are required.

I started by ordering the RO manual, joining this group, and i humbly wait your advice, I know for sure the wiring is all gone, the magneto cap is worn out, the fuel tank is in poor condition, and the engine leaks oil like a sieve, and has one scored cylinder. It's not locked up.

Where do I start?

Thanks for the reply,

I wont be able to make the show, but I've been reading about these bikes and determined I'm pretty lucky to have a good place to start.

I don't want a show bike at all, My grandfather wants it to be ridden and enjoyed, and when I get it operational, I'd like to keep some of the modifications my family has done along the way. I'm also not concerned with the final value, it's basically part of my family and priceless to me. As soon as I am ready to start working on it ill keep you updated to the progress.

I was told that this bike was purchased directly from the military in 1933, still in the crate. Do you know what the military versions (if they were any different) looked like?? Is the DLX-99 carb an upgrade or something that came with it.

Thanks

Thats a great history to the bike. Also great that you want it as is. Personally know absolutely nothing about miltary 101s, except that there were some, and I think a member may have an nos surplus frame that was purchased from the military too. Ideal opportunity for some research.Do you have any older photographs of the bike ?

Robin Markey has a great knowledge of later military scouts, worth asking him .

I will have an ask around.