Indian 741 Solo seat Pans

[JTR249]

Here's a basic question for those with experience using the 741 solo saddle and seat pans.
How do you tell the difference when purchasing a 741 seat pan from 30s to 40s Chief? Were they the same?
Here are a few photos of the pan I just bought. Is it a 741 pan?
Thanks.
-JR 741 Solo Pan 1.jpg 741 Solo Pan 2.jpg 741 Solo pan 3.jpg

[Rubone]

Looks like H-D.

[JTR249]

Thanks, Robbie. OK. What is this one?
-JR
-JR Solo Pan 1.jpg Solo Pan bottom 2.jpg Solo Pan bottom 3.jpg

[tfburke3]

I am also missing a seat and tee for my 741.
I think all the Indian solos used two studs,or thin head bolts, welded to front of pan,not the carriage bolt bracket you show.
I believe pre38 was a short nose pan and post 38 a longer nose.
If you look at Greer's site his repro 741 has a much flatter nose.Also it appears the seat tee is same as plunger frame chiefs with the seat post slot unused,so the pan should match up to late Indian tee
If you look at 47 solo seats page he shows all three styles,but not the bottoms.
Tom

[Rubone]

Thanks, Robbie. OK. What is this one?
-JR
-JR Solo Pan 1.jpg Solo Pan bottom 2.jpg Solo Pan bottom 3.jpg

That is a "short" seat tee for a WLA.on another H-D pan.

[JTR249]

That's what I thought. I guess I have an HD pan to trade for a 741.
Anybody with an HD need one?
I should have asked here first!
Thanks.
-JR

[JTR249]

Here's what Greer's has for fitment, though I did not see the pan.
-JR 741 Solo Fitment Fasteners.jpeg

[Rubone]

As far as I know all Indian pans have two studs on the pommel as opposed to the H-D slot.

[JTR249]

I don't think I have ever seen an original. Indianrepo has reproduction pans.
741 reproduction Solo Pan 1.jpg As you can see, just as you described.
741 reproduction Solo Pan 2.jpg and the deep V groove on the inside, not four like the HD pan.
Here is a reference from Indianrepo once restored.
741 Solo Saddle Fitment.jpg
Thanks Robbie.
-JR

[rustynutz]

IMG_7083.jpeg IMG_7084.jpeg The v- groove on that repo pan look to wide and to deep, unless it just the reflection in the photo IMG_7082.jpeg

[JTR249]

Thanks, rusty. That helps.
Is that one for sale?
-JR

[rustynutz]

Do you have anything Sport Scout to trade?

[JTR249]

Only an original 1941 tail light lens. I tried to send a message though might not have worked. Anyway, whatever you need on top if you take the lens is fine.
-JR

[FLFD7]

Just FYI, the seat yoke for the Sport Scout and the 741 is the same as the Chief, except there is no hole machined for the seat post bolt. See below….

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[Jerry Wieland]

I'd sell this Indian seat for $325 or trade for an equivalent vintage HD seat. Jerry DSC03601.JPG DSC03603.JPG DSC03602.JPG DSC03604.JPG DSC03605.JPG