Mark from Zorro’s has graciously offered all Iron Indian Riders the above discount, I personally & I know all financial members will be very pleased with this kind offer, Zorro’s is the word in clothing and accessories not counting the full range of Springfield Indian parts they have in stock including the 4 Speed overdrive gearboxes and DutchTony Leenes electric starter
Dick Grills our NT member went to Lake Gairdner Speed Week with his 1938 Indian Sports Scout the following Ytube link is amazing this will make another member Sammy Vella happy to see. Chris Horner’s Bobber pictured above is at long last is ready to freight from Kiwi Indian in the States, & yes he has a C344 engine ready to fit
There was a big roll-up of Indians for today’s Bikes by the Bay event, run by the Williamstown MCC. We counted 22 in total, with more than two-thirds owned by club members, adding to what turned out to be a fascinating and big display. Here are a few pics to give you a bit of a taste…
Not so many years ago I was offered an Indian Four AM150 (4 Stroke) for $400 foolishly I refused it I wish that it was now in my garage, one day an Indian Mini-Mini might, then I can dump the Honda 1979 Z50 that resides there instead. One thing about reincarnation that I like is, you can come back for a second chance in life I hope it works
Californians are the most prolific viewers of our site out of all the states in USA, well over 2,200 hits and twice as many as anybody else in America, the West Coast shares lots with us in Aussie besides Indian’s and the weather, but the advert they are running on TV here must make them feel funny. Meanwhile thanks for the support guys
Our Affiliate Club The Indian Club of W.Aust always sends their monthly news letters Indian News they are painfully put together by Murray Morrel and I always anticipate a very good read, until recently they were 2-3 months behind but Murray has given me permission the reproduce all now up to the current version. The page is on our Membership Page then “drop down” to Section News – W.Aust there are now 26 Editions to read in the meantime to get you started click on the link provided below
Ever wondered what a Torque Evener would be like on your old pre-1950 Indian Chief, without a major tear-down & at least $1,000 in cold hard cash laid out. Somebody is apparently ready to make these again as they originally broke the spring, new ones will be stronger in this area apparently, the beauty is it fits behind the standard chaincase on the tapered mainshaft. rumour also is a Scout one is in the wind as well
Zorro’s has a small list of new products in stock click on the link below, the picture above is somebodys idea of a low flying Indian, at least there wont be wheel bearing problems
Burt Munro used to have the worlds fastest Velocette as well as his world famous Indian although not as much publicity surrounds his exploits on the pre-war MSS it was at the time extremely fast, that is until now Denis Quinlan ex KTT services sent this report below
“Just got a message from Stuart Hooper that all went well on the salt at Lake Gairdner Sth Australia with his Velocette ,he went faster”. This time 183.370 mph!
Thor motorcycles were made by The Aurora Machine and Tool Company, which began as a machine shop in 1886, providing forging, castings and parts for many bike manufacturers.The history of Thor is closely tied to the history of Indian motorcycles, as somewhere around 1901, Oscar Hedstrom of the Indian Moto Cycle Company accompanied an Indian prototype to the Aurora factory – Aurora had been supplying the Hendee company with castings for their bicycles. After several months of collaboration, the Aurora company produced a new motor design of Hendee. The two companies struck an agreement that entitled the Aurora Company to supply engines for Indian as well as have the freedom to sell additional motors to other companies, paying royalties to the Indian company, so long as Aurora did not enter into direct competition with Indian. By 1902, Aurora had produced almost 150 motors for Indian. In 1903, the Aurora Company produced a catalog of parts from which a motorcycle could be built, with the exception of a frame. Thus began the Thor Moto Cycle and Bicycle Company. From 1903-1905, Thor components remained largely unchanged, and many manufacturer’s designs, including Indian, are very similar. When the Indian Moto Cycle Company gained their own in-house foundry to produce parts, Thor offered complete machines, ending the prior agreement with Indian. By 1908, Thor offered both battery and magneto ignition, as well as either chain or belt drive. They developed a design featuring a twin with automatic intake valves, which had been problematic for both Indian and Harley. Thor continued to make advancements, changing with the needs of an ever-growing popularity of motorcycling, and the racing culture.In 1916, Thor offered a three-speed transmission, which was one of the last design changes initiated by the company. While the Aurora Company continued to manufacture forgings and components to other motorcycle makers such as Reading Standard, Indian, Merkel, Henderson, and Harley, by 1918 the Thor Moto Cycle Company was producing less. By 1920, the board of directors announced a cease of production of Thor motorcycles, however Thor continued to produce power tools and home appliances such as washing machines, irons, and dishwashers.
This makes me wonder the picture on the left shows how things have changed in motorcycles but then again I suppose washing machines, irons and dishwashers have as well, Thor still exists note the review below that was on the internet and a picture of a new front loader.
Excellent I’ve had my thor Washing Machine for 12 years. Its never needed repair and I use it daily. One of the best appliances I’ve ever owned.very reliable. Never breaks down. easy to use. Lasts a long time