1939 INDIAN SPORT SCOUT BOBBER
This is a custom built, 1939 Indian Sport Scout 45 inch Bobber. This bike was built by a famous rider/builder Roy Burke in the early 90’s for a young friend to ride AMCA events on the west coast. This Bobber has been in controlled storage for the last 20 years or so and is now offered for sale from the original owner. This motorcycle famously completed many Borrego Springs Winter Road Runs and the Death Vally Road Run in the mid 1980’s appearing at the Borrego Springs Winter Road Run and also at the Death Valley Run in the middle to late 1990’s. This is a custom Indian Sport Scout Bobber. This bike has undergone a complete service and is ready for the next ride.
Roy Burke was a national rider who later owned an Indian franchise in the Pacific Northwest and then an early Honda Franchise dealer. This bobber is made with Roy’s riding expertise and knowledge of mixing and matching parts. This is a great rider! He built this bike for my sister to ride and that she did!
MILEAGE: Unknown Mileage on this build, but less than 2000.
PAINT: Nicely painted during the original build with some storage scratches. Paint will shine right up with a good detail.
SHEET METAL: Sheetmetal is in excellent shape with a few storage scratches and a ding to the right front tank. Tank is clean and in good shape.
CHROME: Some chrome in great shape
MECHANICAL: This was a great running machine when put in storage 20 years ago. It has recently been serviced and brought back to life. The tuner stated that this is a great bike! This is a 45inch 750cc engine, 6 volt system, 3 speed transmission, built up by Roy Burke.
WHEELS & TIRES: Steel Chromed rims with chrome spokes and nipples.
Front tire is 300 X 21 Avon Speedmaster MK II.
Rear tire is 400 X 18 Avon MK II.
Value Guide Valuations: Bobbers are not rated but these are the ratings for a 1939 Sport Scout.
PRICE: Offered on the range of $27,500 to $31,250 with a Buy Now of $35,000
Here is some information about Roy Burke if you want to know more about the builder and why this Bobber is prepped as it is!
