Indian 50cc Boy Racer

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Edited Date/Time 8/6/2013 8:12am
So my MX125C is complete, I am looking towards my next project of trying to straighten up my 1970 Indian 50 Boy Racer which I have had since new.

During my parents divorce in 71, I lost track of the bike until 83. In taking care of my dad's estate after his passing, I found the bike, along with my 68 Honda Mini Trail and had them shipped back to Florida. They both ran, and still do, but they are in rough shape.

The Mini Trail is not going to be difficult to find the things I need for it. The Indian, not much out there.

Any bikes, parts, or what have you for a 1969-70 Indian 50cc Boy Racer I will be most interested in.

This is the 16 inch wheel model with the Jawa 50 engine , three speed , manual clutch.

Anything out there ?
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project racer 10/7/2012 8:00pm
10/7/2012 8:00pm Edited Date/Time 10/7/2012 8:01pm
bronc3 wrote:
You probably know about these guys:

http://indiandirtbikeparts.com/indianlineup.html
Yes, thanks for the link. The engine in this particular model Indian is actually a Jawa type 23. Floyd Clymer used various engines for his two stroke Indian line. I have found most of the engine parts needed , but will have to send to the eastern european countries to get them.

The cosmetic part will be a bit challenging. Rims and spokes, paint, upholstery can be handled here in Florida. Need a bit of plating done as well.

I know I will probably never find them, but a set of original number plates will be the toughest nut to crack.

I will make my own molds. Then send them to a fiberglass company to get the final set with a nice gelcoat finish.


It will get there, slow but sure.
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BVS40FL 10/8/2012 1:24pm
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Did you ever race the Indian ?
I remember going over to Beau Bohannons house to buy my first race bike
(YZ 125 X) from him and he still had an Indian that had YZ 80 sized wheels
but I'm not sure if it was a 50 or a 75. He let my ride it and that thing was extremely
fast . Had 6 speed tranny . Do you know what that one was?
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Sandberm 10/8/2012 2:17pm
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Theres a little Indian dirtbike ( or at least there has been the last two falls Ive vacationed there) at a secondhand store in Lincoln City Oregon. I cant remember the asking price.

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project racer 10/8/2012 8:42pm
10/8/2012 8:42pm
This is not my bike, but is just like what I own. During the late 60's-early 70's, my dad owned a Jawa / CZ / Benelli dealership in Bakersfield, California. I believe this is where the bike came from. Probably had all of the parts I am now searching for right there in his shop.

I can recall as a 5 year old kid the little Benelli's coming two to a crate being dropped off right to our house before the shop opened up.

If you happen to know of any parts or complete bikes like the one pictured, name your price.

sophie.geissler.7 3/30/2013 3:39pm
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project racer wrote:
So my MX125C is complete, I am looking towards my next project of trying to straighten up my 1970 Indian 50 Boy Racer which I have...
So my MX125C is complete, I am looking towards my next project of trying to straighten up my 1970 Indian 50 Boy Racer which I have had since new.

During my parents divorce in 71, I lost track of the bike until 83. In taking care of my dad's estate after his passing, I found the bike, along with my 68 Honda Mini Trail and had them shipped back to Florida. They both ran, and still do, but they are in rough shape.

The Mini Trail is not going to be difficult to find the things I need for it. The Indian, not much out there.

Any bikes, parts, or what have you for a 1969-70 Indian 50cc Boy Racer I will be most interested in.

This is the 16 inch wheel model with the Jawa 50 engine , three speed , manual clutch.

Anything out there ?
Do you still have the 1970 boy racer? I have picked up a mess of a basket case and am looking for anyone who might know anything about them. I need technical info and parts. Thanks ,Steve
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doopsx3 7/28/2013 1:13pm
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project racer wrote:
This is not my bike, but is just like what I own. During the late 60's-early 70's, my dad owned a Jawa / CZ / Benelli...
This is not my bike, but is just like what I own. During the late 60's-early 70's, my dad owned a Jawa / CZ / Benelli dealership in Bakersfield, California. I believe this is where the bike came from. Probably had all of the parts I am now searching for right there in his shop.

I can recall as a 5 year old kid the little Benelli's coming two to a crate being dropped off right to our house before the shop opened up.

If you happen to know of any parts or complete bikes like the one pictured, name your price.

I have a 1970 Boy Racer...red and white like the one in the picture....it is pretty nice...new motor..seat wheels..spokes..paint...I might sell it so lmk what it is worth
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doopsx3 7/28/2013 1:16pm
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here is a pic of it befeore I got the seat done...I will post the most recent pic if people are interested..

it currently does have the # plates and front fender...this is just a quick pic I had when I was rebuilding the bike
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humyam1u 7/29/2013 3:16pm
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In '73 I rode a MX74. It was a 70cc with 4 speeds. There was also a MX76. Same size motor but had 6 speeds. Much bigger/longer than the "74". I tried both and the "74" worked better for me. It became a XR killer here in the Houston area.
project racer 7/31/2013 11:05am
7/31/2013 11:05am
Very nice work. I remember mine being exactly in that condition when my Dad brought it home in 1970. I doubt I will ever find such pieces as the plates, fender, heat shield for the pipe, but at I am still glad to have it after all these years.

Please post a picture or two of the completed bike. Would love to see them.
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doopsx3 7/31/2013 9:26pm
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still got a couple small things to do but basically finished...and maybe for sale
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doopsx3 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2013/07/31/28375/s1200_DSCN8513.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2013/07/31/28376/s1200_DSCN8512.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2013/07/31/28377/s1200_DSCN8511.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2013/07/31/28378/s1200_DSCN8510.jpg[/img] still got a couple small things to do but basically finished...and maybe for sale









still got a couple small things to do but basically finished...and maybe for sale
Very nice!
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doopsx3 8/6/2013 6:56am
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now if someone could give me a ballpark figure on what it is worth that would be great...I dont want to price it like Pawn Starts crazy pricing but I do not want to price it too cheap as well...I think this lil Indian is more rare thant the mini mini they had on Pawn Stars
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BVS40FL 8/6/2013 8:12am
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Ok Doug,
Just buy this one and use the necessary parts to make YOURS brand new again . LOL !!!

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