1950 Indian Arrow with ski set up

[Mark Jennings]

I wanted to post a few pictures of my wifes 1950 Arrow with the ski setup and a upclose picture of the rear tractor style tire. The pictures show various versions of my bike. I had a restored set of wheels installed but had some rust bleed through so I sent them back out for repair. I only had one Vangaurd style spot light but have since acquired an original pair and have those installed now. I installed a front fender tip and fender bumper but am still in search for a rear fender tip. I also recently installed the windshield using the correct angle brackets and extended nuts that mount it on top of the forks tubes. I will upload more pictures as I take them. Thanks to Jim at Southwest Vintage for all his help with the bike. Mark

[pisten-bully]

Really nice bike! Now, for the $50 question.....how does it perform in the snow?

[c.o.]

That looks like the makin's of some winter fun! Thanks for posting Mark!

[sirhrmechanic]

Where did you find the skis? Only place I have ever seen a set is at the Springfield Museums (formerly the Indian Museum).

Thanks for posting!

Cheers,

Sirhr

[Mark Jennings]

Hi Guys, I have not had a opportunity to try it in the snow this year. I don`t know what the maximum snow depth would be that these were designed to be used. I may try in the spring as some of the snow pack in my backyard begins to melt.

I actually got the skis from a very good friend of mine. I was able to get the skis and rear tire together. I know they are rare and not often seen. I will have the bike at Oley this year in case anyone wants to see it in person. Thanks again for the positive feedback. Mark.

[sirhrmechanic]

http://www.explorermoto.com/en/affic...e=19&langue=en

Someday, maybe these ^^^ Will be rare and valuable, too.

Cheers,

Sirhr

[rigb]

If anyone visits the motorcyclepedia museum in newburgh ny there's an arrow there with the skis also. I first saw the the bike in 1987 then it turned up at the museum in 2011.

[51chief9k]

Here is another Indian Warrior with skis and Indian script snow tire. I owned this bike a few years back and sold it to the Barber Vintage Motorsport Museum where it is proudly displayed (see photo). Another bike I never should have sold, it seems like every museum wants one, and I can see why, what a great piece of history.
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