Lil Indian

[Graperupp1968]

Picked this up from a member here I know it’s a newer model but can’t really find any info on serial numbers
Got the 4 hp to go with it. This has aluminum mags My first question is what kind of set up is used to fasten sprocket and drum I have a machinist buddy that can turn things for me I have a rough idea of what would work. Any pictures of this part would be helpful otherwise
I’ll be asking more questions as time goes on
Thanks Craig

 

[manchester1]

The serial number is on the motor plate. That was the bike Al had. I actually saw that bike at his house and showed him the serial number.:laugh:

 

[manchester1]

Allied leisure should have the spacers for the sprocket and the sprocket.

 

[Graperupp1968]

Info about serial numbers is what I’m having trouble with. Allieds website doesn’t seem to have a lot
I’m not even sure what I’m looking for.
Craig

 

[ugmold]

Take a look at a post I made when I picked up my Lil Indian that is similar to yours. Lots of pics 1/2 way down the page. Yes you can get everything you need at Allied, I think it was estimated that was a 1990's model, but not sure. If you call them they are pretty helpful.
https://www.oldminibikes.com/forum/strictly-us-vintage/117139-lil-indian-1st-post.html#post973444
Right off the bat you will need, axels, bearings wheel spacers, chain. Engine, shroud at least.

 

[Graperupp1968]

I’ve been to the allied site and don’t see much that looks like what I want. Although I don’t know what I want I reached out to them via email and I’m waiting to see if I hear back. My original plan of my buddy turning some parts is still an option. Thanks for the help
Craig

 

[ugmold]

I took the same approach Craig. Far better to call, tell them you have a 2 piece frame model and they will know what you need.

 

[manchester1]

I took the same approach Craig. Far better to call, tell them you have a 2 piece frame model and they will know what you need.

Agreed. Give them a call.

 

[F150Motocrosser]

I really like that copper color on the motor!

 

[manchester1]

https://www.alliedleisurecorp.com/A...0&browse=-46777&shopBy=-12319&catalogId=-3369

 

[Graperupp1968]

Thanks for all the info. The paint was rustoleum “hammered” standard Walmart. They had a version of just gloss. The paint literally ran of the engine and I was kinda upset. All my cleaning effort gone to waste. After a few days drying in this crappy weather it doesn’t look bad I didn’t do the pull start cover because I would like new decals for it. I might try to get another briggs for my rupp. The Honda is great engine came off a pressure washer I changed the oil and it just keeps going
Thanks again
Craig

 

[Graperupp1968]

Thanks for the info folks
I just got off the phone with allied great people on the phone I ordered everything I need to make it a roller I’ll need a clutch and throttle to ride. I was told the 0400 means welded on April of 2000. The following number is the number of frames welded in order. If that makes any sense

 

[Graperupp1968]

Got some parts today. But not enough to make it a rider. This wheel spacing and bearing sprocket seems over complicated. The sprocket is a nice piece and the brake and drum seem like quality parts. Ordered some stuff from OldMiniBikes that should arrive mid week

 

[Graperupp1968]

Got some parts today. The only question I have right now is ...... does the thread pitch really matter when drilling the crank. 5/16 -24 is the preferred. I don’t think I have that tap on hand. Any other size acceptable? I have a small drill press so I’m not worried about that Just the size
Thanks craig

 

[minibikin']

Got some parts today. The only question I have right now is ...... does the thread pitch really matter when drilling the crank. 5/16 -24 is the preferred. I don’t think I have that tap on hand. Any other size acceptable? I have a small drill press so I’m not worried about that Just the size
Thanks craig

If you need to borrow the 5/16x24, let me know. I have the crank drill guide as well....


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[Graperupp1968]

I will take you up on that offer Thanks minibikin. I received most of the parts I need to get it to be a rider. I purchased the briggs starter clutch tool for the tool box. I’m mostly excited about the decals I got for the engine I did not receive all the wheel spacers so I’ll see if the farm store has any tubing I can fab up. I think I read the spacers are 2 1/8 inches and I’ll figure out the brake side
Thanks
Craig

 

[Graperupp1968]

Made some progress today. Brake drum needs to be spaced out farther I stripped the paint off the starter shroud but not a good day for painting Shouldn’t be long before I take a ride

Craig

 

[Graperupp1968]

I assembled enough to take a ride. Engine runs really good. Has enough power for what I want to do. I will say the band brake on the rear wheel is not going to be there long. I will fab up a bracket and move it to the clutch. I needed to do something with the peeling chrome fenders so I took a chance on some chrome spray paint and it turned out pretty nice
Thanks for all the help
Craig