1941 Indian 741 speedometer question

[John Guntner]

If I want to find a 741 speedometer , cable, and drive, where would I look? Thanks

[PaulCDF]

a 741 speedometer , cable,

John:
I have a 741 parts pile that unfortunately does not include a speedo.
In fact I need to find a speedo bracket to have welded/brazed to my front end at some point.
How 'original' are you aiming for

I have heard that WW2 era jeep speedometers or repos of same have been used on 741s perhaps someone here can confirm?

For immediate gratification Mark Barthelmie of Crazyhorse Indian Au has these:

crazyhorsemoto.com.au/products/replica-741-speedometer-australian-made?_pos=2&_sid=530436058&_ss=r

crazyhorsemoto.com.au/products/00043809-speedometer-cable-741?_pos=1&_sid=530436058&_ss=r

Exchange rate may be in your favor depending where you are located.
I have done business with Mark in the past and he has treated me well.

[John Guntner]

HI Paul,
Thanks for the info. I'm in Canada and a friend just bought a 741 with the wrong speedometer. He needs my help. LOL

[Tom Wilcock]

Check Ebay listings for speedo_rat for a Canadian source. Janus died a year ago but his wife is clearing inventory. When she is out of the country there will be no listings.
Tom

[exeric]

I have a NOS 741 lighted speedo on my '41 Sport Scout. I would be happy to trade up or down to get a nice civilian 110 with trip meter. The only difference is the trip meter (I believe).

[FLFD7]

Eric,

I don't know what speedo you have but the sport scout speedo the drive comes out the side of the speedo body then down between the tanks to the rear wheel where the 741 the drive comes out the bottom of the body then down along the forks to the front wheel.

Joe

[tfburke3]

Hey Eric,You most likely have a military chief or military 640b speedo,110mph lighted,no trip odometer and no max speed hand.
As joe mentioned 741 is a bottom drive,100mph,lighted no trip or max hand.
Tom

[exeric]

I think you're both right. Must be military Chief, or Scout. Gorgeous speedo, just no trip meter. I'll live with it

[PaulCDF]

Then of course there is this:

https://bobsindians.blogspot.com/201...eedometer.html

[John Guntner]

Well Mark, in Au is a couple of weeks away from reproducing speedometers. He's the only one I could find that even comes close to having a speedometer. The speedo rat doesn't have 741 speedometers.

[John Guntner]

To Paul, I sent you a message, or I think I did. Haha

[PaulCDF]

I sent you a message

John it worked! Replied.

[John Guntner]

Well I didn't recieve your reply. Sorry

[PaulCDF]

"Well I didn't recieve your reply. Sorry"

John;

Hmmm Well THAT is disappointing

I will post here:

I got my 741 front backing plate from Ziggy of KY several years ago:

ziggysmotorworks
po box 181
sandgap ky
40481
360 871-8120 shop phone
He posts on flea bay as
"theheck"
Web:http://ziggysmotorworks.com/

Jacob Junker of VintageCycleBay
may have something (but his sight has been down for last few days)

Lorrie Zorn (NY) may have something:
https://indianmotocycleparts.com/

Mark Barthelmie of Australia has repo listed for ~ $200 (Exchange Rate is good)
https://crazyhorsemoto.com.au/

On Fb 741 Indian Restoration Group a Mr. Robert G. Lodge (Ohio) recently posted that he
will be selling a lot of 741 parts on flea bay in the coming weeks.
If you are not on FB you can reach Mr. Lodge on the Virtual Indian Group (https://groups.io/g/VirtualIndian)
I know he posts there OR you can send me your contact info and I will try and put you in contact.

[John Guntner]

Well thank you very much Paul. Good info. I'm in Canada and this bike will be for sale without the Corbin. It will have the 741 speedometer if I can find one.