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by cobrafreak
Sat Mar 26, 2011 5:08 am
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: 1911 Indian single build
Replies: 8
Views: 6149

Re: 1911 Indian single build

Well the only way you will get one is to buy a welder and visit the steel shop. But I have $1700.00 in parts and materials. I put my labor at about $2500.00, but for me it's free, so no big deal. If you want a production replica motorcycle you could buy one from timeless motor company, but they are ...
by cobrafreak
Wed Mar 16, 2011 4:45 am
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: 1911 Indian single build
Replies: 8
Views: 6149

Re: 1911 Indian single build

About 200 hours. I probably could have done it faster but I'm really just a hobbyist. My career field has nothing to do with fabrication, welding, design, etc. It was just for fun. On the weekends downtown they have living history with people walking the streets with centuries old clothing and such ...
by cobrafreak
Wed Mar 16, 2011 2:30 am
Forum: Start Your Engines - Introduce Yourself
Topic: 1911 Indian single build
Replies: 8
Views: 6149

1911 Indian single build

Hi, this is my first post.
I wanted to own a turn of the century motorcycle but was shocked at the price of one, so I decided to make one myself fabricating everything I could and using off the shelf low cost bicycle components whenever possible. I also wanted to make it California emissions ...