Thursday, January 25, 2018
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
UPDATE ON THE STRETCHED 741 (stroked) 57 ci SCOUT
The idea over two years ago was to convert an Indian Scout Model 741 into a motorcycle offering these features:
1. More straight line stability, handling like a 101 Scout. I have not liked the handling of my 741.
2. Scaled up from the 1940's for a person of my size in the 21st century (6 ft. 3 in.). Old Indians have felt so small under me.
3. A more powerful Scout to propel my 210 pounds better.
4. A lengthy look.
I worked with Jesse Basset of the GAS BOX, Cleveland, for the frame fabrication.
Since then, and a mock-up, I've been busy painting, plating (mostly nickel) and hanging stuff on the frame in my spare time. Almost done.
I hope it can go around corners!
741 engine with Enfield Racing 45 inch cast cylinders.
Stroked by James Solberg of Middletown, Ohio to 57 cubic inch displacement.
19 inch rims with Heidenau tires.
Double nickel plating of the jugs by International Chromium Plating of Rhode Island.
Little chrome, mostly nickel.
My Corbin GPS speedometer tank mounted.
62 inch wheelbase.
31.5 inches from seat center to handlebar center.
29 inches from seat center to brake pedal at rest.
Quick release right tank with T-wrench and with oil supply shut-off valve to access the plugs (which ended up mighty tight near the tank).
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