Starklite Cycles Indian Motorcycle

04/16/2026

Kurly's Starklite Cycle will be there in our same spots as last year!! Looking forward to great weather and awesome people!!!

03/26/2026

Texas Fandango Swapmeet at the Gillespie Fairgrounds in Fredricksburg Texas is happening this weekend Friday, Saturday & Sunday. The weather looks like it is going to cooperate!!! Kurly's Starklite Cycle will be set up and ready in spots 281 & 282!!!!

03/14/2026

Kurly's Starklite Cycle is set up and ready in Bangor WI.

10/21/2025

Have you ever wondered what year your Indian Motorcycle really is? Or puzzled over what that engine or frame number means? You’re not alone. From 1901 to 1953, Indian used several different numbering systems — often changing them every few years. This has caused decades of confusion for owners and collectors trying to make sense of mismatched numbers, skipped serials, or unusual factory codes....

Comprehensive guide to Indian Motorcycle production numbers (1901–1953). Includes decade-by-decade tables, engine & frame number decoding, suffix meanings, and historical notes for collectors and restorers.

10/16/2025

How many Indian Motorcycles were produced? That’s a question historians and enthusiasts have debated for decades. The Indian Motorcycle Company kept notoriously poor production records, making it difficult to know exact numbers. Researchers have pieced together estimates from serial numbers, factory notes, and industry records, but even these are often incomplete. Thanks to dedicated historians like Jerry Hatfield and contributions from the community, we have a working list of approximate production figures....

Discover Indian Motorcycle production numbers from 1901–1953. Approximate figures from historians and serial records reveal this legendary brand’s output

10/14/2025

Majority Stake to Be Acquired by Carolwood LP MINNEAPOLIS, MN (October 13, 2025) — Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced plans to separate its Indian Motorcycle division into an independent company, marking the next evolution in the iconic brand’s 120-year legacy. Under a definitive agreement, Polaris will sell a majority stake in Indian Motorcycle to Carolwood LP, a Los Angeles–based private equity firm known for partnering with established heritage brands....

10/01/2025

Day two at Wally’s Bike Workshop, and the rare 1949 Indian Vertical Scout is back under the wrench! This isn’t just any old restoration, it’s a detailed journey into one of the more misunderstood and often maligned Indians ever built. The Vertical Scout, produced only briefly by Indian in the late 1940s, is known for being both innovative and temperamental. Finding parts is a challenge, and owning one often means fabricating solutions on the fly....

Day two at Wally’s Bike Workshop, and the rare 1949 Indian Vertical Scout is back under the wrench! This isn’t just any old restoration, it’s a detailed journey into one of the more misunderstood and often maligned Indians ever built. The Vertical Scout, produced only briefly by Indian in the ...

09/22/2025

During the 1930s, the Indian Motocycle Company of Springfield, Massachusetts — best known for its iconic two-wheelers — ventured into new territory. Among their many sideline projects was the development of airplane engines, a bold attempt to diversify beyond motorcycles. While motorcycles remained the backbone of the brand, Indian engineers experimented with both liquid-cooled V-type engines and air-cooled rotary engines…...

During the 1930s, the Indian Motocycle Company of Springfield, Massachusetts — best known for its iconic two-wheelers — ventured into new territory. Among their many sideline projects was the development of airplane engines, a bold attempt to diversify beyond motorcycles. While motorcycles rema...

09/20/2025

Note: This resource is under development. Additions and corrections are not only welcome, but a must! A Short History of Carburetor Manufacturers The development of the motorcycle carburetor closely followed the rise of the motorcycle itself. Each of the major brands supplied Indians at one point in history — or competed with them — and their designs shaped how American motorcycles were built and ridden....

Note: This resource is under development. Additions and corrections are not only welcome, but a must! A Short History of Carburetor Manufacturers The development of the motorcycle carburetor closely followed the rise of the motorcycle itself. Each of the major brands supplied Indians at one point i...

09/20/2025

How to Make Your Silent Kicker Work Properly 1948–1953 Silent Kicker Assembly Fix – Vintage Indian Motorcycle Parts & Accessories In 1948 the big news from Indian was the new Silent Kicker Assembly. But there was one small problem: it didn’t always work properly. The engineers designed the kicker with ball bearings to engage the ratchet with the force of gravity....

How to Make Your Silent Kicker Work Properly 1948–1953 Silent Kicker Assembly Fix – Vintage Indian Motorcycle Parts & Accessories In 1948 the big news from Indian was the new Silent Kicker Assembly. But there was one small problem: it didn’t always work properly. The engineers designed the ki...