Lets face it, we didnt get to where we are by being like everyone else. Headlight and Tail light work. It is basically useless as a street bike. For more recent exchange rates, please use the Universal Currency Converter. 260 mm x 7 mm) Suspension Travel: • Front Wheel 4. Wow I'll tell you that Papoose must be from an Indian tribe that's pretty good with a casino... They're weird looking, almost as comical as that scooter from Dumb And Dumber, but they were instrumental in warfare back in their day. Its gotta be worth $500. This Indian Papoose needs a little engine work (and a better photographer), but find it for sale here on eBay with a BIN price of $3, 800 in Warwick, New York. The bid is up to $1, 025 and there is no reserve. 17 L) (warning light at approximately 1.
It's definitely a Rare Bike. It's called the Indian Papoose. Please note this link is made to open in new window. I disagree with Don. Amazingly complete with only the auction 1947 Indian Roadmaster sold auction. Pull the GAs tank and Carb. A fair number of Americans found some sort of reason to own the folding motorcycle designed for paratroopers in WWII. 406 mm x 76 mm) Brakes: • Caliper Type Dual-piston front, single-piston rear • Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors • Front 11. x. I searched what the Papoose was worth and so found your thread. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: I WILL SHIP FIRST CLASS PRIORITY MAIL ONLY. Motorcycles & Parts For Sale.
Will post a few picks if I can. GoGoCycles would also encourage bikers to submit a review of the Vintage 1967 Lil Indian Papoose Mini bike for Sale. Actually, the motorcycles would be pushed out of airplanes in a cylinder container, along with other supplies, and a parachute attached. The bobber appearance is also maintained in the post-war style, stainless steel mini ape hanger handlebar. No chips, dents, or scratches. I have no clue what that says, is it one of those vintage travel stickers that we used to put on our campers or station wagon windows? Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code for auction is a Vintage Yankee Boss Motorcycle mini bike_not positive but i think it's from the early 1970's_definitely an Antique bike. Fuel economy was excellent at a claimed 120 mpg (some say it gets closer to 125 mpg). 1976 Indian ME-100/ME-125. I have found little or no information on this bike. Because of that, Harley-Davidson invests a lot of time in researching, designing and testing seats so that every bike has just the right saddle. That was Superior's slogan when I grew up across the bridge over on the Duluth MN side so it has always stuck with me.
710 mm) Ground Clearance 4. One of our corgis is a genuine Indian Papoose. The Head Lamp... Lucas King of the Road is one of the worst parts on the bike next to the grips but even looking under Lucas nothing. 5V, 2000 RPM, 405W max power @ 13. Fuel Tank Capacity: 10 pints. Indian Motorcycle has unveiled the latest addition to its cruiser line-up. 292 mm x 5 mm) • Rear 10.
Main Bearings: Timken tapered – 2 used. As is the case with a lot of cult machinery, there is an active Papoose owners club full of pedantic, cantankerous old graybeards who will gladly argue for hours with you about paint colors or whether or not a set of rubber grips is correct for a certain bike's production run. To make the biker community aware of any problems that are commonly associated with the Indian minibike or to highlight its positive features and help potential buyers make informed decisions. Produced by Brookhouse LTD for the American market. It should be restored back to its original spec and color, in my opinion as it's a very rare motorcycle to see today.
From its Gold Chroma Candy Flake paint and ape bars to its narrow whitewall tires, the Seventy-Two is a respectful nod to that era, and to the influence of the custom culture that still percolates today along Whittier Boulevard, the legendary cruising street in East Los Angeles also known as Route 72. Frame vin of # 0630137. From 1955 to 1959 Royal Enfield single & twin motorcycles were rebadged & sold as Indians. All Papooses (as far as I could tell) came in a lovely deep red color with gold Indian logos painted on the tank and on a plate between the handlebars. Mecum is not responsible for information that may be changed or updated prior to the auction.
Ride it for a season then clean it up, change the lamp to a bullet and the seat to a brooks or something nice looking, couple Indian decals and "Blammo" some retired dentist will give you a grand and a half for it. Ignition: Flywheel magneto incorporation lighting coils. Intuitive Controls Hand controls on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle are incredibly intuitive. They were also popular with resorts where tourists would ride them around and air force staff who would ride them around base as well as around town. Classic Peanut Fuel Tank First appearing on a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle back in 1948, the small 2. That's right - now it's quite possible to talk about the family of "flat tracker" models, because from now on there are four models in it: FTR, FTR S, FTR R Carbon and FTR Rally. THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND HAPPY BIDDING.
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The classic look continues with the Harley Street Bob FXDB model's black laced steel 19 in. Each image with a in the top right corner can be opened by clicking on the image. The only question left is do you call it a 2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster 72 or Seventy-two? Control: Twist grip on right handlebar. Compression Ratio: 6-1. Hard Candy Custom Color New for 2013, Hard Candy Custom™ paint is a large metal flake finish that's more than just paint job, it's a shining declaration of independence—bright, bold and unique.
The work was farmed out to a secret SOE facility, codename Station IX, in the town of Welwyn just north of London. Suggested List Price in 1954 Papoose ….. $253. Click on the Adobe Reader icon to download for free. Please see my other vintage motorcycles and parts. Runs and drives great! If I get it I will let you know. Whittier, California. Designed by Garrett & Luke.