The compilation of material below was made possible by the contributions of many persons.
Many thanks to all of you.
There may be some duplication of pages in the various chapters.
This was done partly to faciliate easier editing
and also because some of the duplicate pages were of a higher quility to scan.
This material is meant as a supplement to the very excellent Vertical Book published by George Yaroki.I also want to extend a big thanks to Gary Stark of Starklite Cycles
for hosting this material on his internet server at "No Charge".
Starklite also sells Vertical parts, but they are mostly listed with the Four parts in their catalogue.The largest supplier of Vertical Indian parts is Jim Preussner at S.W. Vintage Cycles ph 575-835-2555.
This material is copyrighted and remains the property of the respective authors,
therefore it should not be used for profit or commerical purposes without consent from the authors,
being subject to the Fair Use doctrine regarding copyright material.
The Yahoo Group devoted
to the Indian Vertical Motorcycles is at
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28 page Historic
Overview of the Laconia
Racing Scout by Rick Giles rev.2 |
Oil
Line Check Valve for wet sumping submitted by Terry Duffy |
Vertical Parts
with Off
The Shelf Numbers from Rob Garrett |
Vertical bearing
cross-reference
info from Wally Skyrman via Rob Garrett |
Bearing
Info from Mike Burns |
Vertical
Parts by Part Number from Rob Garrett (23 pages) |
Vertical Indian
"parts
search" by Rob Garrett (this links to a website search engine) |
249
Wiring Diagram from defunct Stan Jessup website |
Factory
Racer submitted by Walt Brown Jr. |
29 pages of
3
Wheel Patrol info from Wayne Lensu and Jim Garrett rev.2 |
Amal pre-Monobloc
Carburetter
Booklet from British Cycle Co. |
Information
from Jim
Pruessner of SW Vintage Cycles |
IVOA
News Vol.1 No.1 January 1974 submitted by Frank Vaughan rev.2 |
IVOA
News Vol.1 No.2 March 1974 submitted by Frank Vaughan |
IVOA
News Vol.1 No.3 May 1974 Transcript from 1948 Indian Dealer Meeting |
Maintenance
(Restoration) Tips: by Leroy Burgess |
Indian Vertical
Parts
and Variations Pictures by Leroy Burgess |
Indian Vertical
Serial
Numbers Rev. 5 submitted by Leroy Burgess |
Ignition
Systems by Leroy Burgess |
Aftermarket
Solutions
for Weak Vertical Indian Magnetos rev.2 |
Sump
Cap Modification for better oiling - step by step "How To"
guide by Terry Duffy |
249 Oil
Pump Modification Prepared by C.D.Wickramatillake, PhD |
Oil
Pump Repair - Modification by Pete Sink rev.5 |
| 9 different
Factory
Invoices for Vertical Indians submitted by Roger Hensley |
Miscellaneous
Ads
and Brochures from various sources |
1950 TT
Road Test reprinted by Walneck's Sept. 2000 furnished by Leroy Burgess |
Replacement
Bushing
Kit for handlebar risers submitted by Terry Duffy |
Tech
Tip: Lapping the Oil Pump Body and Cover Flat By Terry Duffy |
Arrow &
Scout Riders' Instruction
Book |
| Indian Vertical Model Comparison - info from Indian Literature - by Brian Groff |
| Vertical Overhaul Manual |
| Vertical Parts Manual |
| How many were produced? by Brian Groff |
| What did they cost back then? by Brian Groff |
| Batteries by Brian Groff |
| Crankshaft and Rod(s) by Brian Groff |
| Frame - front bracket assembly by Brian Groff |
| Headlamps and Spotlights by Brian Groff |
| Magnetos by Brian Groff |
| Tires and Tubes by Brian Groff |
| Transmission Bearings & Seals from Brian Groff |
| Brief History by Brian Groff |
| 8 page Vertical Brochure from Brian Groff |
| 1953 Ad for Patrol, Chief and Brave from Brian Groff |
| 1950 Ad for Warrior and Chief from Brian Groff |
| Vertical Tools by Brian Groff |
| Saddle Support Kit |
| Amal Carb Indian Ad from Brian Groff |
| Primary Drive Chain Adjuster Kit info from Brian Groff |
| Primary Drive Chain Adjuster Kit Instructions |
| The L&L Model S-2 and S-3 Carb for Indian Motorcycles from Brian Groff |
| Pinion-side Crankcase Bearing by Brian Groff |
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