1913-15 INDIAN SINGLE CYLINDER
CUSTOM OVERHEAD VALVE
Engine # 40 E 479
Frame # N/A
This is a custom built 1913-15 Indian, Single Cylinder, motorcycle. Built by the famous racer, builder, from the Pacific Northwest, Roy Burke. This early motorcycle has an overhead valve assembly on a 1913 Indian Single engine and it is a strong, go fast, machine! Built on a 1915 Indian cradle spring frame with a 3-speed transmission. This motorcycle is a great ride! A custom drum brake was also installed to assist with braking needs. This is one of the first 3 overhead valve customs built by Roy Burke in the mid 1980’s appearing at the Borrego Springs Winter Road Run and also at the Death Valley Run where it was acquired by the Current owner. This Custom Indian single cylinder has been in controlled storage for the past 20 plus years.
Those who have ridden this machine describe it as a rocket ship that is very comfortable on the road with attainable speeds of 85 mph or better! A total of about 10 of these machines were crafted by Roy Burke and his good friend Kenny Edmiston, also of Indian motorcycle fame.
You Tube Roy Burke Motorcycle Racer
You Tube Roy Burke racing history
Roy Burke AMA Hall of Fame.
Roy Burke AMA Obituary.
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1913
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Model E
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40E001-up
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1
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4- HP
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3 ¼ Bore
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3 43/64 Stroke
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Frame # NONE
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4hp, loop frame, single, cradle spring rear frame, rigid still avail.
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MILEAGE: Unknown Mileage on this build but less than 1000.
PAINT: Nicely painted during the original build with some storage scratches.
SHEET METAL: Original 1913 Indian motorcycle sheet metal and frame. In excellent shape.
CHROME: Some chrome in great shape.
MECHANICAL: This is a 1913 single engine based on case #’s. A custom overhead valve assembly has been adapted providing way more than the 4 hp originally delivered. The engine is paired with a 1915 Indian 3 speed transmission and frame. This was a great running machine when put in storage 20 years ago. This machine has been woken up at Born Free 2024 on June 22, 2024. This bike is a great runner. New sprocket on the kicker is needed.
WHEELS & TIRES: Chrome rims with chrome spokes and nipples probably Honda origin.
Front tire is 300 X 21 Kendra
Rear tire is 300 X 21 Kendra
TITLE: Montana Title.
Engine # 40 E 479
Frame # N/A
Value Guide Valuations:
NADA: https://www.jdpower.com/motorcycles/1913/indian/single-4-hp/values
Excellent: $52,545
Very Good: $21,945
Good: $11,005
Hagerty Value Guide: Hagerty Value Guide 1913 Indian Single.
Concours: $52,000
Excellent: $37,100
Good: $15,500
ACCESSORIES: None.
PRICE: Offered on the range of to $30,000 to $36,000 with a Buy Now of $40,000
