Allan Girdler's Book harley davidson indian wars question...

[Chopperdave]

Okay, I like this book, but like most some things dont seem right.

the picture of the hillclimb knuckle on page 140...
the caption says its a streched frame.

its not.

or is it?
it just looks stretched coz theres no oiltank and the fender isnt there giving it the illusion of a stretch...

i love that bike, it rules

i am actually buildin a bike based on that bike...

just figured id ask!

[INLINE4NUT]

Post the pic some of us dont have the book then we can all throw our2 cents worth in!

[Chopperdave]

Here...

heres the picture ...

[LouieMCman]

I'm not an expert on Knuckles, mine is not even together, but it looks to be stretched a few inches. ...just my two cents worth...it is a cool looking bike!

Louie

[INLINE4NUT]

Is it even a knuck frame ?? Tanks look to be pan or at the least have 50s emblems,could it be a modified pan frame? Doesnt look like a knuck frame to me,Im glad it isnt an INDIAN ChopperDave thanks for postin it!!

[LouieMCman]

Were all glad it's not an Indian.....you have to make it to the top of the hill to win......

Louie





just kidding........

[koanes]

51-53 tanks. Frame and front probably of same vintage. I think the frame gives the illusion of being stretched due to lack of stock oil tank. I used to attend many hillclimbs in the seventies, never saw an Indian climber. Too bad, I really like the sound a cheif motor makes when its pulling a grade.

[oddmystic]

Like Inline4nut said, is it even a knuck frame. Maybe its the picture that makes it look longer, hard to tell. Maybe it is a modified frame.

dave.

[VPH-D]

I agree about the tanks being '51-'53, and the frame probably being the same vintage,it is definitely not a knuckle frame. Check out the size of the rear sprocket. The jockey lever must have made this thing a real hand-full.
VPH-D

[Lonnie]

Looks like a right-hand TT oil tank. Lonnie

[INLINE4NUT]

Louis , I just noticed your post no ofense taken most HD people are so narrow minded Im not surprised!!! HA!HA!

[oddmystic]

VPH-D, I just noticed the jockey lever, I agree must be pretty exciting, wouldnt mind driving it up the hill tho :-)

d.