Posted 12 years ago
scottvez
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Anyone know the model or year on this early Indian motorcycle?
Side marked with "Indian, Hendee Mfg. Co., Springfield Mass."
The image is an AZO photo postcard that dates from about 1905- 1918.
It looks like the owner had a minor accident-- the side shows some scrapes and a large dent near the back.
Reproduction of this image in any form is not authorized.
Thanks.
scott
Thanks for looking official-- I have several other early motorcycle images posted on CW.
scott
This is styled 1909-1912
Thanks kerry, I appreciate your input. I saw a picture of one from 1909 that looked very similar.
Thanks for looking.
scott
Thanks for looking walksoftly.
scott
Hi Scott cool photo. Where/how do you display your vast photo collection?
Thanks amber.
I don't display my collection-- most are kept boxed.
I use this site to display a few of the images from my collection!
scott
Thanks tom.
scott
Thanks for looking bratjdd.
scott
Nice photo Scott!
Indian's first year for their V-twin was 1907, but this loop frame was first used by Indian in 1909. In 1913 rear suspension was used. I'd also put it in the '09-'12 range, probably 1909 due to the tank graphic style & no front suspension.
Thanks for showing your photo!
Thanks for looking and narrowing down the year nick!
scott
Thanks for looking marc!
scott
THOR made all Indian motors until 1908,then Indian Manufactured theirown motors in Springfiled MA,....
Thanks for looking and commenting cycles.
scott
I will check my records,I am pretty sure I know the year of the bike but want to double check before i post it
Its a 1909 ,..Also 1913 was last year of Indian's Pedal start bikes
Thanks for the confirmation cycles.
scott
Thanks buss and cultcha.
scott
Thanks musik.
scott
Thanks for looking and commenting nicefice!
scott
Thanks farm and gatherer!
scott
Very Nice!
Thanks for looking bucket. I have several other early m/c images posted on cw-- take a look when you have the time.
scott