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Re: My INDIAN 741 Supercharged Low-tech LSR Racer
« Reply #60 on: May 22, 2009, 02:15:56 PM »
Thanks for your kind words.

Tires:
The front tire is there by choice, so; yes. ( 3 x 21" AVON SPEEDMASTER Mark II)
The rear is just what happened to come with the wheel (off a Suzuki T500).

Haven't decided yet what to run there.
Suggestions are welcomed.
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Re: My INDIAN 741 Supercharged Low-tech LSR Racer
« Reply #61 on: May 22, 2009, 02:26:47 PM »
What size is your current rear tire & wheel?
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Re: My INDIAN 741 Supercharged Low-tech LSR Racer
« Reply #62 on: May 22, 2009, 02:46:10 PM »
The rear-tire is a 17". 120/90







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Re: My INDIAN 741 Supercharged Low-tech LSR Racer
« Reply #63 on: May 22, 2009, 02:47:20 PM »
Methink it's a sexy little beast:


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Re: My INDIAN 741 Supercharged Low-tech LSR Racer
« Reply #64 on: May 22, 2009, 05:27:01 PM »
It's magic!
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Re: My INDIAN 741 Supercharged Low-tech LSR Racer
« Reply #65 on: May 22, 2009, 06:21:17 PM »
I like Avon, tires that is.  It doesn't look like they make a 17" Speedmaster.

Avon Motorsport Motorcycle Tires:  (or is that tyres?)
http://www.avonracing.com/motorcycle_page.aspx

Avon Motorcycle Tires:
http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/

I've been throwing around the idea of using Goodyear Top Fuel Dragster Front Runners:
http://www.racegoodyear.com/tires/pdf/drag_front_runner.pdf
They use 17" X 2.5" rims.
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Re: My INDIAN 741 Supercharged Low-tech LSR Racer
« Reply #66 on: May 22, 2009, 07:11:51 PM »
Methink it's a sexy little beast:




I agree  :cheers:  it's absolutely beautiful  :-D
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Re: My INDIAN 741 Supercharged Low-tech LSR Racer
« Reply #67 on: May 22, 2009, 10:08:03 PM »
Rchop, that is one bitchen look engine, nice work. :cheers:
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Re: My INDIAN 741 Supercharged Low-tech LSR Racer
« Reply #68 on: May 22, 2009, 11:14:08 PM »
 :-D Now that makes a protrubance in an old scooter tramps britches!  I'll see you on the Salt!   Go fast, but safe.    Crow
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Re: My INDIAN 741 Supercharged Low-tech LSR Racer
« Reply #69 on: May 23, 2009, 07:50:57 AM »
It's magic!
Thanks Rocky !
..it's a lot of work and a bit of magic

I like Avon, tires that is.  It doesn't look like they make a 17" Speedmaster.
Nope. Thanks for the links Calkins !
I think I'll go for the Continental TKV 12, 130/90 V17


I agree  :cheers:  it's absolutely beautiful  :-D
Rchop, that is one bitchen look engine, nice work. :cheers:
Thanks Rchop and Glen !

:-D Now that makes a protrubance in an old scooter tramps britches!
I have no idea what that means, but thanks
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Re: My INDIAN 741 Supercharged Low-tech LSR Racer
« Reply #70 on: May 23, 2009, 09:21:04 AM »
a bump in the front of his trousers below his belt  :?   :-o
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Re: My INDIAN 741 Supercharged Low-tech LSR Racer
« Reply #71 on: May 23, 2009, 09:30:45 AM »
I've been throwing around the idea of using Goodyear Top Fuel Dragster Front Runners:
http://www.racegoodyear.com/tires/pdf/drag_front_runner.pdf
They use 17" X 2.5" rims.

Pretty sure this is what Willie is running.  Not sure what front wheel that is, but pics here.

http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,5700.0.html

I still can't get over how beautiful this Indian is.   :cheers:

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Re: My INDIAN 741 Supercharged Low-tech LSR Racer
« Reply #72 on: May 23, 2009, 11:10:03 AM »
In this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df8XVdKbiLA

John Buddenbaum says that he uses the Front Runners on his Buddfab streamliner.  He went 150mph with it.
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Re: My INDIAN 741 Supercharged Low-tech LSR Racer
« Reply #73 on: May 23, 2009, 12:28:55 PM »
I'm sure they are fine tires ...for going reallyreallyreallyreally fast.

I only plan on going reallyfast..-like.

I could very well be wrong but,
I think I'll be better of with a tire with a tad more bite/traction,
at the expense of (in my case unnecessary) ultra high speed-rating
or....?


a bump in the front of his trousers below his belt  :?   :-o
Ohh gawd!...hernia

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Pretty sure this is what Willie is running.  Not sure what front wheel that is, but pics here.

http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,5700.0.html

I still can't get over how beautiful this Indian is.   :cheers:
Thanks SockJohn
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Re: My INDIAN 741 Supercharged Low-tech LSR Racer
« Reply #74 on: May 23, 2009, 02:56:53 PM »
That looks positively bitchin!  That frame is gorgeous.
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