The John Hoeinghaus Motorcycle Collection has been released for sale by the probate court. The collection includes three Indians and one Harley Davidson. 

This collection was owned by the late John Hoeinghaus, affectionately known to his friends and fellow riders as Hobo John.

Hobo John was a long-time member of the SoCal Chapter of the AMCA and a loving figure in the motorcycling culture of Southern California. He is loved and missed by all, and his family would be very happy if his motorcycles moved on to SoCal AMCA members as well as members of the AMCA in general. Take a look at the painting of the tank on the Harley and say “Hi” to Hobo.

1931 Indian 101 Scout This is a 1931 Indian 101 Scout. The 101 Scout is an icon in the Indian motorcycle world. It was only made for 4 years and the 1931 model is the last of the build. This motorcycle was the most important acquisition of the owner.  The title on this motorcycle states it as a 1931 but the engine  number is a 1930 number. The frame number is not correct in the 101 Indian sequence but is used as the VIN on the California Title. This bike was prepped by John Eagles a few years back and was the last machine that Hobo rode prior to his passing. It was last started in the fall of 2017. It does kick through with compression. This motorcycle is an older restoration from the 80’s. It is rumored to have been from the Bob Ross collection. This is a correctly presented 101 Scout. More Details on This 1931 Indian 101 Scout…

1939 Indian Sport Scout Bobber This is a 1939 Indian Sport Scout Bobber. (A Bobber is a motorcycle that has been customized without cutting the frame). This motorcycle appears to have been prepared for the track as well as the street. It is a matching number motorcycle with no front fender and an after-market aluminum fender on the rear. This motorcycle has not run for 10 plus years. It does kick through with compression. The bike has storage scratches and dings and is laden with dust. The seat is aftermarket and correct for the style. The tires hold air but are not technically road worthy. More Details on This 1939 Indian Sport Scout Bobber…

 

1941 Indian Chief Bobber This is a 1941 Indian Chief Bobber. (A Bobber is a motorcycle that has been customized without cutting the frame). It is a matching number motorcycle with no front fender and a Harley front fender turned backwards on the rear. This motorcycle has not run for 10 plus years. It does kick through with compression. The bike has storage scratches and dings, is laden with dust, the seat leather is not usable. The tires hold air but are not road worthy. There are many correct 1940 Indian parts on the motorcycle. There are quick ties noted holding some linkage together. More Details on This 1941 Indian Chief Bobber…

 

1972 Harley Davidson Shovelhead Bobber This is a 1972 Harley Davidson Shovelhead Bobber. (A Bobber is a motorcycle that has been customized without cutting the frame). This motorcycle was the favorite ride of the builder and he made the conversion and repaint in the late 80’s. It is a correctly numbered motorcycle with an extended front fork and many period/builder customizations. This motorcycle has not run for 10 plus years. It does kick through with compression. The bike has a few storage scratches and dings, is laden with dust, the seat is aftermarket and correct for the style. The tires hold air but are not technically road worthy. This is a classic period correct customized motorcycle that should clean up nicely and be ridden as is. More Details on This 1972 Harley Davidson Shovelhead Bobber…