1917 Powerplus

[gww]

Alright! New year, new questions. Can anyone shed some light on the significance of the RX engine number? It doesn't follow the standard pattern for their numbering system and I've only seen it referred to as Model J "special". Dale

morn n, was wondering if you have found any more info on the RX case numbers? Linda an I are slowly also working on a 1917 RX that have some interesting differences. hope you dont mined my jumping in on your writings. gary
no toad stools with exposed valve springs. believe cyls to be big valve.
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and the parts box had two diff. cam profiles. would you know the common one used?
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[Shaky Jake]

What a great bike.

[painterdale]

Thanks for the kind words, Gary and Eric! No progress lately. I have a habit of getting to a point in a project then moving to another one for a while. Eventually I will get back to it. This way I am assured of never being "finished" with anything! Seems to work for me. Nothing's done. I'll get back on it soon. I appreciate the interest! Dale

[exeric]

Looks fantastic Dale. Tires are a major hurdle and white tires really make the difference.

[gww]

enjoying the read and info. any updates? thanks. gary

[painterdale]

Won't be making Wauseon. I'll be helping to stimulate the economy of Bermuda. Even missed Oley this year for the first time in ages. Don't like it when life gets in the way of motorcycles! When I get back I'll look at what it might take to get it to fire. It only took a couple of years to get tires on it! Dale

[Shaky Jake]

Man. That's lovely. Put some oil and gas in it and lets hear it run!

You going to Wauseon?


Kevin

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[painterdale]

Looks better with tires...




...and it's easier to move! Dale

[painterdale]

WOW! Dale

[Shaky Jake]

... Sorry I didn't see the Powerplus on e-bay.

Here's a link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1917-Indian-...vip=true&rt=nc



Kevin


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[painterdale]

[QUOTE=Shaky Jake;149458]Well that doesn't sound like a very good idea....

Aw, come on man! I can't wait to see what "we're" going to do next! Sorry I didn't see the Powerplus on e-bay.

[Shaky Jake]

...I took a cue from Kevin and ...

Well that doesn't sound like a very good idea....


BTW - did you see that 1917 Powerplus that went for $63,000 on eBay a few days ago? It was a beaut, from what I could tell.


Kevin

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[exeric]

I've seen that rectangular hole in early rims as well. I know that some early Schrader valves had 2 flats and were not round like modern valve stems.

[painterdale]

On the rear wheel there is also evidence of nickel under the black on the spokes and hub.

I realize this is all probably common knowledge to most, but for me it's all new and exciting so you'll have to pardon my enthusiasm!

The rear rim was not as bad as the front so I took a cue from Kevin and bead blasted the inner part, hit it with some etch prime and it looks ready for a tire.

Now for a new question. Why are the original valve stem holes square?



Thanks again for all the help and info! Dale

[painterdale]

Hello, Kevin #97! Congrats. Your on your way now! The metal washers were fit next to the bearings then came the washer/seal and dust cover. Presumably to protect the felt seal from the bearings. Interestingly, the front hub had the metal washers on both sides and the dust cover looks like it could accommodate a seal just like the rear. I found these markings on the speedometer "road gear" today:





Dale