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[Alan R]

Hi guys------------- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1957-Royal-En ... m27d5b3129 --------------

[Mark M]

I do like the look of a US Indian, although not this one! In fact I have the bits of a Chief lying about... I think the seller is asking too much for a scruffy non-runner especially "no paperwork", what, not even a Customs declaration, that's going to be fun! This bike has been up for sale for about 6 months so maybe someone might make an offer?
REgards, Mark

[Alan R]

Hi guys-----------an arm here---a leg there----Oh !! not THAT sort of an Indian, eh ??

[Mark M]

Ha ha! Actually it's the usual story, I bought a project (at a reasonable price to be fair,) and then discovered that a lot of the work had been done in haste (powder coat over bent/worn brackets etc,) and some pattern bits were just useless, some of the other bits were fine but for different models and the numbers didn't match... So I ended up buying another matching engine and frame off Alan and then some yokes came up and before you know it... another Chief project anyone???
REgards, Mark

[Gwilly]

Looks like an interesting bike. Expect the owner was a colourful character as well.

Pity theres no history or paperwork with it, will be a devil to obtain registration later after you've spent thousands.

Motors had a hard life by the look of the oil stains on the crankcases/gearbox. May help when disassembling..

Check out that horn bolted to the crash bar... Like i say, bit of a character in its day...