$58,000
Batesville, Indiana
Category
-
Engine
1000
Posted Over 1 Month
This is an older restoration, very, very professional and clean, all original, with absolutely no reproduction parts !! This bike went to a collection in Germany when it was almost new and remained there for decades. Fantastic, amazing condition ! Sold on a Bill Of Sale Motorcycle is located in Germany Free Shipping in Germany Seller will assist in International Shipping The 1915 Indian Big Twin heralded the end of an era, as it was the last Indian motorcycle to carry the Hedstrom F-Head engine within a cradle-spring frame design. Accordingly, some purists regard this model as the last “real” Indian to emanate from the legendary Springfield, Massachusetts “wigwam”. Favorable public reaction cheered Indian on to proclaim in advertisements that “It is the predominant all-round machine — the crowning achievement of a company known the world over for the superiority of its product and its strict adherence to all principles fostering progress. Strength, speed, and power are manifest throughout its graceful outlines. Its great charm lies in its ability to easily surmount the hardest adverse road-riding, hill-climbing, mountain-touring conditions. If it's a rideable road, boulevard, path, or trail, the Big Twin will negotiate it.” This very attractive example offered here was expertly and sympathetically restored during the early 1990s while in the ownership of a well-known classic motorcycle enthusiast from Germany. The frame was carefully restored and prepared for final paint, while the engine was completely re-built. Handsomely finished with a dark red exterior, and complimented by gold lettering, white tires, the Big Twin would be considered “fully optioned” today. In addition to its three-speed manual transmission, a first at the time, it features a more user-friendly kick-starting mechanism that replaced the previous pedal crank system. The list of advancements also included a heavy-duty clutch, 3 speed and an original Hedstrom Carburetor. The relatively lightweight Big Twin is reported to be capable of speeds of approximately 60 miles per hour, and this fine example was used several times on “pre-1916” touring events, where it performed admirably. While some 21,000 Big Twins were originally constructed, very few remain today. The example presented here is one of the relatively few survivors, “fully optioned”, and beautifully restored. It remains in excellent condition, and is period correct throughout.
Trim Hedstrom F Head Engine
