2 piece Lil Indian

[Brainiac]

This just came up for sale in my area. How desirable are they and what would be a good price? I know something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it but would like a ballpark idea.

 

[1stlegendtx]

I think you can still buy that frame new.

 

[mustangfrank]

This just came up for sale in my area. How desirable are they and what would be a good price? I know something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it but would like a ballpark idea.

I don't completely understand or agree with the "no values given" policy here but those are the rules...nothing stopping you from posting their asking price and seeing if it's in range.

 

[Brainiac]

I don't completely understand or agree with the "no values given" policy here but those are the rules...nothing stopping you from posting their asking price and seeing if it's in range.

The asking price is $450. It’s missing the breaks, not sure what kind that would have been originally, and it’s missing the drive cover.

 

[mustangfrank]

The asking price is $450. It’s missing the breaks, not sure what kind that would have been originally, and it’s missing the drive cover.

Very reasonable, the part it out value is higher, wheels look original with the lug recesses. Compared to what people think their Coleman minis are worth on CL it's a deal.

Parts and new Lil' Indians:

https://www.alliedleisurecorp.com

 

[minibikin']

The asking price is $450. It’s missing the breaks, not sure what kind that would have been originally, and it’s missing the drive cover.

Most have a drum with a band brake on the rear wheel that I've seen...

 

[minibikefever]

I just sold one complete with the chain cover and good brakes same 4hp powersport motor that ran good for 400.00, I think the guy got a decent deal for 400 because it ran good but the frame seemed to be modern cheap construction not really built to last, I picked it up with a couple other bikes without looking and never knew it was a 2 piece frame, seems more like a kit you could have delivered in a box?

 

[Brainiac]

Most have a drum with a band brake on the rear wheel that I've seen...

I’m wondering if it mounts to the studs you can see in this pic.

 

[minibikefever]

yes here's a pic of the one I had you should be able to see most of it...

 

[manchester1]

They still make those. Check the prices and see the cost for a new one. Allied Leisure.

 

[minibikin']

I’m wondering if it mounts to the studs you can see in this pic.

Yours doesn't have the tab on the rear frame rail to anchor the one side of the band to it though. I'm not sure if it was cut off or a different version exists.

 

[manchester1]

Your rear brake is there. Looks like just the cable is missing.

 

[manchester1]

 

[manchester1]

Yours doesn't have the tab on the rear frame rail to anchor the one side of the band to it though. I'm not sure if it was cut off or a different version exists.

The tab is there.

 

[manchester1]

Maybe I'm looking at the wrong photo. Lol

 

[minibikin']

I’m wondering if it mounts to the studs you can see in this pic.

@manchester1 I think this is his and I don't see it?

 

[Brainiac]

Here is the same picture and no tab or any sign of a brake.

 

[manchester1]

I would call allied leisure and ask them. I'm sure they will have the drum you are missing. Maybe they changed something slightly on the drum so you don't need that bracket.

 

[JChev136]

When Allied first started producing these 2 piece frames - there was no tab on the rear - I have one of these as well - and you were expected to use a band brake on the clutch. A few years later they made the 2 piece with the tab so you could put the band brake on the rear hub. I almost bought a new top piece so I would have the option for the hub brake - but mine still works very well and other minibikes took over. If you have the welding skills - you should be able to replicate the new improved version.

 

[minibikefever]

I believe I have a clutch cover if you want to pay for shipping you can have it, as far as the brakes go you should order a band brake from allied and the tab or a bracket can always be added, seems like the easiest way to get brakes that will be original set up