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Identify these bikes! / Indian, Royal Enfield, or ????? Please help ID-
« on: August 09, 2006, 01:45:49 AM »
I recently purchased a (barn find) in south-central Texas. The bike was supposedly stored for at least 20 years
and the previous owner thought it was a 1954 Indian, but he wasn't certain.
The identifying information on the bike is as follows:
Raised (forged) numbers on the frame in front of gas tank (RIGHT side): 4759
Stamped (recessed) numbers on the frame in front of gas tank (Left side): 7749 M&B
Carbeurator cover states "Made in England"
An addition; I've never seen handle bars such as this on any Indian or Royal Enfield.
Information I would like to know is the following:
1.) Who is the manufacturer of this bike ?
2.) What year was it made ?
3.) How can I tell the cc engine size ?
4.) Where is a good source for replacement-restoration parts ?
5.) Any thoughts as to the value or collectibility of this bike ?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Regards
Mike
and the previous owner thought it was a 1954 Indian, but he wasn't certain.
The identifying information on the bike is as follows:
Raised (forged) numbers on the frame in front of gas tank (RIGHT side): 4759
Stamped (recessed) numbers on the frame in front of gas tank (Left side): 7749 M&B
Carbeurator cover states "Made in England"
An addition; I've never seen handle bars such as this on any Indian or Royal Enfield.
Information I would like to know is the following:
1.) Who is the manufacturer of this bike ?
2.) What year was it made ?
3.) How can I tell the cc engine size ?
4.) Where is a good source for replacement-restoration parts ?
5.) Any thoughts as to the value or collectibility of this bike ?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Regards
Mike