Please Note: This bike is a part of the James Richard Kries Estate Collection. As it is part of an estate, we do not have any history for these bikes.
After Indian got a wake up call with the commercial flop that was the upside-down Four, they went back to the inlet over exhaust arrangement for their Model 438, which featured completely enclosed valve gear and aluminum heads. The model mostly carried over into 1939, and some consider these to be the finest, most collectible Indian ever built.
The 1,265cc engine produced 45 horsepower, good for a 95 mph top speed once you ran through the three speeds in the transmission.
This example is VIN: DCH356. The seller titled it in 1980, it was previously titled in Ohio.
The odometer shows 18,452 miles.
Maintenance:
We do not have any maintenance history for this bike.
Modifications:
We believe this Indian is stock.
Inside of the tanks:
It is riding on Goodyear tires that have aged out.
The sale includes five keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Miami, Florida, this Indian is offered on a clean Florida title.
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