Forum: Thumpers
03-07-2013, 05:44 PM
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Views: 1,120
17" and 18"
I just installed an 18" excel rim on my extra KLR rear hub. Spokes were from Buchanan. Zoom Cycles (Santa Clara, CA) laced them up for me. Tire is a Dunlap 606. I'll update the thread with my...
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Forum: GPS Tracks - West & PNW
01-15-2013, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,142
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Forum: GPS Tracks - West & PNW
01-14-2013, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,142
I also found this post...
I also found this post http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2222036&postcount=2
Which has a bunch of DV gps tracks http://advrider.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=66125&d=1137381064. But...
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Forum: GPS Tracks - West & PNW
01-13-2013, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,142
Wanted - Escape Route/Goler Wash/ Mengel Pass
I'm off to Death Valley on Thursday. And would like to ride from Trona -> Escape Route -> Goler Wash -> Mengel Pass ->Death Valley. I've found gps tracks for Goler Wash -> Mengel Pass and one of an...
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Forum: Ride reports
09-24-2012, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 1,179
Views: 312,077
Cannonball Bike at Fort Baker
Here's a video I took of the bikes at Fort Baker just before riding over the Golden Gate Bridge.
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/26emKspk9Uw" frameborder="0"...
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Forum: Old's Cool
05-12-2012, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
re: mom dad and the chief
Here are the other three.
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb183/loflyn/mom%20dad%20and%20the%20chief/Image003.jpg
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Forum: Some Assembly Required
05-08-2012, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 717
Views: 203,115
Quail Lodge Motorcycle Gathering
http://www.kalle.com/images/37chief/Quail/2012-05-05_15-33-03_827.jpg
Snapped this shot of your bike on Saturday, wish I would have read your thread before hand. Your bike is inspirational....
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Forum: Old's Cool
05-07-2012, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Quail Lodge Motorcycle Gathering
Here's a few pictures I took at the Quail Lodge Motorcycle Gathering. If you've drank the kool-aid there are some pictures on Facebook...
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-30-2012, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Quail Lodge Motorcycle Gathering
Lorin Guy is helping organize The Quail Lodge Motorcycle Gathering http://www.quaillodgeevents.com/pages/home.cgi?srvgal=1&srvid=15 in Carmel, California this coming weekend which is featuring...
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-29-2012, 10:54 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Seat
A 1937 Chief seat has a shorter/stubby nose when compared to a 1938 and newer seat. It is very easy to find the later seat and they are being reproduced by several venders. Unfortunately the earlier...
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-27-2012, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Dash
Most parts are being reproduced for a 1937 Indian. But as of the time of my project A dash was not. A bi-weekly check of Ebay finally came up with a dash but is wasn't in very good condition but...
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-25-2012, 12:21 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Watertown, South Dakota
Last November I took a trip to South Dakota to visit my family for Thanksgiving. Most of my family is from Minnesota (as is I) but my Uncle Duncan's house in Iroquois has become the gather point for...
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-08-2012, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,487
Message from Rob
From: Robert Angell
Subject: 37 Indian
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2012 10:18:19 +0100
Hi Kalle
I had posted a couple of comments on Advrider. I'm hopeless at posting pics. I have been following your...
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-08-2012, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Message from Rob
From: Robert Angell <robertangell1>
Subject: 37 Indian
Date: Sun, 8 Apr 2012 10:18:19 +0100
Hi Kalle
I had posted a couple of comments on Advrider. I'm hopeless at posting pics. I have been...
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Forum: Old's Cool
04-03-2012, 11:32 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Rob's 37 Chief
Rob,
I think I found your bike on this thread: http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?p=18353993
http://kevindean.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v41/p30605475.png
I envy you for finding a complete...
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-14-2012, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Rigid Chief Hill Climber
Looks like a Bobbed Rigid Chief (1938 or 1939) from minute 1:38 - 2:00..
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JBVWjDWNRDs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-13-2012, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-10-2012, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Speedometer
Working on an Indian and buying parts is expensive. And the most expensive accessory for me was the Speedometer. In 1937 a speedometer was an option. In 1938 and later Indians the tank is hollowed...
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Forum: Old's Cool
03-03-2012, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Unfished Projects
I stopped by the show and took some pictures. Enjoy.
Kalle Hoffman
San Francisco
http://www.kalle.com/images/37chief/ufp2012/DSCN0389.JPG...
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Forum: Old's Cool
02-28-2012, 12:14 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
The Unfinished Projects 2012 Show
I dropped off my Bike at SF Moto last Wednesday evening. Ran into Red Fred who was dropping
off his bike too. Here's a few shots I took and some links to pictures of the show.
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Forum: Old's Cool
02-22-2012, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Chain Guard
The fender for 1937 is the same shape as 1938 but the lower bracket is different. The brake switch on a 37 is behind the bracket and the 38 the switch is on the front. Unfortunately nobody reproduces...
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Forum: Old's Cool
02-20-2012, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
37 bobber
I stopped by Red Fred's place today to use his lathe and got a chance to take a few pictures of fellow SFMC member Ron Bond and his 1937 Indian bobber. Ron said he plans on going to the "Unfinished...
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Forum: Old's Cool
02-17-2012, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Unfinished Projects 2012
Jason Friend invited me to show my bike in the 2012 Unfinished Projects Show. It opens at 6pm on Saturday February 25th. at 275 8th Street (Second Floor) in San Francisco. So my bike along with an...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
11-13-2011, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 871
Snow Camping
http://www.kalle.com/images/misc/klr-snow-camping.jpg
The Sierra Club San Francisco Snowcamping Section Is starting up it's 43th season of snow camping. Extend your camping season to include the...
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Forum: Old's Cool
11-13-2011, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Jim Mosher's Bonneville Bike
Here's an update of Jim Mosher's Bonneville bike.
<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dtG9gWMIYAo" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Kalle
San Francisco
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Forum: Old's Cool
09-07-2011, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
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Forum: Old's Cool
09-07-2011, 09:57 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Transmission Cases
The design of the three speed Indian transmission changed very little from the 1930's until 1953. Externally the case were beefed up in the early 40's. This meant that I need the less reinforced...
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-24-2011, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Tank and Fender
My project came with an original front fender and a back fender. The front fender was much better suited for a patina bike. It was pitted and the sheet metal was anything but straight. It was...
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-21-2011, 09:51 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Wow! When I was 18 (1984) the last thing on my...
Wow! When I was 18 (1984) the last thing on my mind was to buy a vintage motorcycle. All I wanted was a dirt bike (XL 600) and a Car. You must have had some strong vintage influences around you. Do...
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-21-2011, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Brakes
http://kalle.com/images/37chief/DSCN7348.JPG
I consider one of the first milestone for bring a bike back to life is to getting it rolling. And the brakes and axles are the first step. In my ...
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-10-2011, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
http://kalle.com/images/indian/DSCN5228.JPG
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http://kalle.com/images/indian/DSCN5228.JPG
Yep I've seen the orange and maroon 1938 chief. Owned by the same Indian Guru and all around nice guy that sold me my 48 chief project. Red Fred got...
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-10-2011, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Nuts and Bolts
Most of the nuts and bolts on my chief have been standard sizes. 1/4-20, 1/4-28, 5/16-24, 3/8-24. Course threads for aluminum and fine threads for steel. There are a few a special nuts and bolts but...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-10-2011, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,990
From ...
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Route_50_in_Nevada "A legend has formed about how a young man was traveling to Reno with his bride to be. When she balked and got out of the car, he threw her...
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-06-2011, 01:14 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-04-2011, 11:55 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Heat and Beat
On my first Indian I learned a few lessons. One was to check all the threads. If they are warn it is really easy
to repair them when the frame is stripped. Put a bolt in the threads and run it down...
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-04-2011, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
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Forum: Old's Cool
08-03-2011, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 35,253
Framed
http://kalle.com/images/37chief/DSCN6355.JPG
I've bought two Indian basket cases. The first was a 1948 Indian Chief and the second is this 1937 Indian Chief. In both cases the frames were not in...
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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left
08-01-2011, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,990
Shoe Tree II
The San Francisco Motorcycle Club rode out to Middlegate, Nevada, on Sunday July 31st, 2011.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6143/5998321389_2f50f534da_z.jpg
Here's what we found. What a shame....
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