page_title: Indian Powerplus
section_title: Controls
hierarchical_section_title: Indian Powerplus / Controls
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Indian PP, Baujahr 1918, 25PS, 997ccm - Harley Davidson Ausstellung Berlin Ostbahnhof English: 1918 Indian PowerPlus, 997&#160;cc, 25&#160;hp, with rear suspension and sidecar. Closeup of engine, hand controls, and sidecar attachments to frame. Seen at the Harley-Davidson Exhibition at Berlin Ostbahnhof
context_page_description: The Indian Powerplus is a motorcycle that was built from 1916 to 1923 by the Hendee Manufacturing Company. Designed by Charles Gustafson, the Powerplus's engine was Indian's first flathead.
context_section_description: The Powerplus had twist grips on both handles; the throttle was controlled by the left twist grip while the right twist grip advanced or retarded the spark.  Three controls were on the right side of the gas tank, a vertically-operated shifter, an exhaust valve lifter, and a hand clutch lever.  The clutch lever was linked to the clutch pedal positioned on the left side of the bike.
caption: Detail shot of 1918 Indian Powerplus, showing engine, with removable caps for valve removal, hand control levers for clutch, gearbox, and exhaust valve lifter, and pedal for rear drum brake
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