101 Scout... going to take a while

[droptopford]

Congrats on completing what turned out to be an absolute beauty! And thanks for taking the tme to do this thread.

[jim d]

Great job, beautiful bike. Thanks for sharing your build and all the posts on the journey to completion.

[ammorest]

Harry, your patience has paid off. The bike looks great!! Now how about some video of you riding it through the Vermont countryside? You don't even have to wait for the fall colors.
Dave

[JoJo357]

Gorgeous Restoration Harry! Thank You for your efforts to document the long & tedious process! Enjoy that ole' Gal.

*M.A.D.*

[PaulCDF]

Congratulations Harry a RARE and BEAUTIFUL Indian.

[JTR249]

Way to go, Harry! A really beautiful bike.
-JR

[joe fxs fxr]

Congratulations! Enjoy the rides

[pisten-bully]

I just want to add and give mountains of credit to Miles Mushlin, he poured untold hours and soul into making this motor run...and to hear and feel how smooth it ran, all on initial carburetor settings...just amazing. Thanks Miles!

And to me , the value in belonging to this club lies in all the knowledge and encouragement that can be gained from those of you who followed along and added bits and pieces of advice and knowledge on this community forum. Thanks to everyone!

[pisten-bully]

Success! This afternoon I trailered the Scout over to Miles' house, maybe 15 miles away, under the threat of rain.

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It wasn't a first kick start, not even maybe a tenth kick start, but after we figured out some carburetor issues the 101 came to life :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTl7HqMjngk

...and after some more tinkering it started to behave itself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF-yf2u7iOo

So we celebrated!
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[FLFD7]

Another 101 on the road, and looking good. Great job Harry!

[pisten-bully]

I don't know if you adressed this, but be careful with the side stand. It will not take any weight and spin unless bolted into the frame. You could hide a couple of set screws between the clamp halves.

Thanks Alex, I had read this could be a problem but I thought "not on my bike" ...but after reading your reminder I went out last night and pulled it up onto the rear stand!

[joe fxs fxr]

That came out great! Beautiful job! Now you can enjoy the fruits of your labor. Looking forward to hearing it run. Maybe see it at Greenfield this year?

[PaulCDF]

BEAUTIFUL 101 Harry. You thread and dedication has been an inspiration.

[exeric]

bvillejune2.jpg Your 101 is beautiful, Harry. You worked hard on it, and deserve the gratification, and pleasure that comes with that effort. So happy to see you enjoy a well earned result. Now, on the dreary side of a happy occasion; make sure your trailer tires are properly inflated. The above picture is of my trailer that blew a tire at 70+ mph on I-75 when I was bringing my 48FL back from Georgia. I have read that trailer tires should be pumped to 70-80 psi. Definitely want to hear opinions and sage advice.

[painterdale]

Harry, I'm sure there were times when that 9 years seemed like an eternity. I applaud your dedication! The results speak for themselves. Very nicely done!

Dale