The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-10-31

Inc ihuidH Motu4 CsCie lot 1910 mas !
surpassed al its previous years In
The number of truly basic advances ,
In construction and design. Nine OF
these innovations stand head anu
shoulders above the general line of
progress, while twenty other improve.
ments--important changes and re
finements-unite to carry the banner
of Indian superiority still further up
the peak of success.
All the engineering PROJECTIONS
which the motorcycle world has ac-
| credited to the Indian have been re-
tanned, and to these has been added a
Characteristic group OF sound, new
mechanical developments, such as is
always expected of Indian skill and
Ingenuity.
Indian leadership has never had
greater exemplifcation than in its
1915 models; never achieved so sure
ly and SO fully; never. for all its re.
markable past, more deeply justified |
lis position as the premier machine |
Of its kind.
For some time there has been
desire among riders for a lightweight
machine developing 10 horse power
To meet this demand the manufac-
turers of the Indian have developed
: light weight, twin cylinder model
of 10 horse power, which is rs pounds
, lighter than the regular twin. 1t is
expected that this machine will prove
unusually attractive to those who
want light motorcycle for city use
or who dislike the weight Of the high
powered twin.
One of the main features of this
model Is the motor construction. All
. the bearings and cam mechanism are
, identically the same size as are used
in the larger twin. A specially de-
signed roller bearing clutch Is used
that amply takes care of the power
and weight of the machine plus the
strains and usage.
!, The increasing use of the motor
:, cycle for passenger side car and COM
= mercial work has led the new de
parture in motorcycle practice-the
three speed gear. This permits OF n
=. wide variation of speed reductions
according to the weight of the load
p" carried or the nature of the grades
- and road surfaces encountered. The
, Indian three speed gear mechanism
has ratios of 10 to |, q to |, and A
to /, thus permitting adaptation 10
practically any riding conditions
% models except D1
" For the Big Twin Models, which
'" are rated at Is horse power, there
- has been designed a new heavy duty
IL clutch. This is Of the multiple-disC
~ type and Is fitted on the countershaft
in the usual Indian manner 1t Is o.
e. extra heavy construction Throughout
t., and will stand the heaviest punish
ment which 1t will ever be called up
=" on to take. The big contract area o
VI" the friction surfaces, $3.50 square
inches, IL not only ample for TANDEM
W. or side car work, even on the hard
he est roads, but for three passengers
Is II necessary. All working parts ar
protected from dust, oil and water
and, as the dry plate system Is used
IS. intense heat or cold have no effec
nd upon the operation OF the clutch
tie larger roller bearing carries the fri
he ton discs, and eight adjustabl
re springs regulate the tension.
nd An addition to the 1915 India
er Models, which will be much apprec
ated, is the Indian Starter. This
- of the quadrant and pinion type an
A Is simple yet powerful. Down pref
III sure on the foot lever brings til
p quadrant into engagement with tn
"a pinion on the clutch and turns tn
motor three or four times TO Gao
st @, TIC clutch being engaged I
obtain positive and full cranking g
b feet. The starting OF the motor ca
be done without lacking up the rea
n wheel.
A new magnetic, the Dixie. make
its appearance on this years Indian
4 II Is original In design, not merely
h variation OF old ideas. Special fe
y rings metal coverings and ingeniou
N Joints make the mechanism waite
dust and oil proof. This magnetic
Is OF the true high tension or jump spar
N type and is constructed in such
y manner that all parts Of the instr
ment are readily accessible for
II spection.
II 10 meet the dividend preference
K rs to clutch operation, the lndiar
Y this year have a dual interactiI
- clutch anntrnI xuhich allnWa the ride