Indian Powerplus identification

[mcarver]

Chase,
Just joking about the parts, but I hope you figured that out. I'll try to get you some pics in the next couple of days. I might need to be reminded. If you have any spares that I need I might be a buyer..... I could use a seat top, the one on mine rotted away decades ago. Here's a pic of how it was found a couple years ago.

[chasekyle70]

Mike,

Thanks. I'll do my best not to step on your toes either. Can I get a closer picture of your seat and bracket it mounts to I would appreciate it. I have two different seats and some misc. parts maybe If i see yours I can dig the pieces out of the pile.

Thanks
Chase

[mcarver]

Chase,
Welcome to the forum. Don't go poaching on any Powerplus parts I need... but then I need 1917 only stuff and I think your's is an '18. Here's where I'm at on mine

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[chasekyle70]

Okay, now I get it!

[Shaky Jake]

The 1917 Powerplus on the previous tread appears to have the bump stops, but I could be incorrect. And unfortunately I am going to have to plead ignorance. Kevin mentioned in a previous post a two point yoke above the swing arm struts. I tried to do my best Nancy Drew and investigate the clues, but am still not sure exactly what is being referenced.

Chase

Here are some pictures. The red one is a 1916 yoke which attaches to each strut at two points and the unpainted one is, I believe, 1918 and newer, which attaches to each strut at three points (I think I said four points earlier, but that was an error).









Kevin

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[chasekyle70]

Thanks painterdale. They have already been a great help.

[chasekyle70]

The 1917 Powerplus on the previous tread appears to have the bump stops, but I could be incorrect. And unfortunately I am going to have to plead ignorance. Kevin mentioned in a previous post a two point yoke above the swing arm struts. I tried to do my best Nancy Drew and investigate the clues, but am still not sure exactly what is being referenced.

Chase

[Shaky Jake]

I would say the frame is 1918 or later because it does not have the pivot bosses on the neck casting for the handlebar controls. 1918 had cable controls. Tom Wilcock #381

Good point Tom. I missed that. Do you know what year the steering stops cast into the frame started?


Kevin

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[Tom Wilcock]

I would say the frame is 1918 or later because it does not have the pivot bosses on the neck casting for the handlebar controls. 1918 had cable controls. Tom Wilcock #381

[painterdale]

Welcome, Chase! Nice little project. These guys ^^^^ really know their stuff. They're obviously very good at analyzing photos, too! I continually ask questions about my bike. People will gladly answer. Don't be shy. Dale

[chasekyle70]

Thanks again guys I genuinely do appreciate the help. I am already in love with the AMCA forum, spent half the day studying. I will keep you posted on progress, and try to stay away from the parts you need on eBay. If you get any good leads on a powerplus engine feel free to shoot me a message.

Chase

[Shaky Jake]

Another clue could be that comfort seat pivot on the upper frame tube. I'm not sure what years that was offered as an option. I believe you can fit any year of Powerplus motor to that frame, so you'll just end up titling it as whatever year the numbers on your motor indicate (when you find one).

Kevin

[exeric]

It's possible the fork is early, and the frame is later.

Wait a minute, I mean the fork could be later, and the frame is earlier. Cheeze

You'll figure it out Chase, and the AMCA is a great resource, along with people like Kevin, and Dale who has a beautiful OP 1917. I love the PowerPlus series and think they were among the classiest motorcycles made in the teens.

[Shaky Jake]

It's a great find. Take your time and have fun with it. Go to swap meets. Be involved with your local AMCA chapter. Don't bid against me on eBay. Build it because you want to build an old bike, not just because you want to have an old bike. If you just want to have an old bike, go to an auction and buy one. It'll be quicker and cheaper. Start your own build thread and post often, you'll get more help than you can imagine.

Kevin

[exeric]

Well, I would bow to Kevin's knowledge since he is in the middle of a 1916 PP project and he would know a lot about the years before, and the years after his bike. However, I believe the fork is later than 1917 because it doesn't have the tripe crown plates which ended in 1917. I had a good friend that had a 1917 PP and he needed a 1917 fork which he said was a one year only item. It's possible the fork is early, and the frame is later.