The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1914-11-03
lNDIAN BRINGS OUT MANY new
IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1915

The Indian Motorcycle for 1915 bos
surpassed al its previous years in
the number of truly basic advances
In construction and design. Nine of
these innovations stand head and
shoulders above the general line Of
progress, while twenty other improve.
ments-important changes and re-
hnements--unite to carry the banner
OF indian superiority still further I'M
the peak of success.
All the engineering perfection,
which the motorcycle world mas nc.
credited to the Indian have been re.
tanned, and to these has been added
characteristic group OF sound, new
mechanical developments, such as Is
always expected of Indian skill and
ingenuity.
Indian leadership has never had
greater exempliiication than in its
1915 models; never achieved so sure
ly and So fully; never, for all its re.
markable past, more deeply justified
Its position as the premier machine
Of its kind.
For some time there has been a
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 70 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. Ali
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 a
wide variation of speed reductions
according to the weight of the load
carried or the nature of the grades
and road surfaces encountered. The
Indian three speed gear mechanism
to /, thus permitting adaptation TO
practically any riding conditions.
This device can be attached to all
models except D-1.
For the Big Twin Models, which
are rated at 10 horse power, there
has been designed new heavy duty
clutch This is of the multiple-disc
type and is fitted on the countershaft
in the usual Indian manner. 1t is of
extra heavy construction throughout
and will stand the heaviest punish
ment which it will ever be called up
on to take. The big contract area OF
the friction surfaces, 62.S2 square
inches, Is not only ample for tandem
or side car work, even on the hard
est roads, but for three passengers
IL necessary. All working parts are
protected from dust, oil and water
and, as the dry plate system is used
intense heat or cold have no effect
upon the operation Of the clutch. A
larger roller bearing carries the fri(
ton discs, and eight adjustable
springs regulate the tension.
An addition to the 1915 Indian
Models, which will be much appreci
ated, is the Indian Starter. This II
of the quadrant and pinion type ant
Is simple yet powerful Down pres
sure on the foot lever brings thu
quadrant into. engagement with tn
pinion on the clutch and turns tn
motor three or four times TO eaci
stroke, the clutch being engaged L
obtain positive and full cranking Ell
feet. The starting o. the motor cai
be done without lacking up the rea
wheel
A new magnetic, the Dixie, make
it's appearance on this years Indians
II is original in design, not merely
variation of old ideas. Special Eel
rings metal coverings and ingeniou
Joints make the mechanism water
dust and oil proof, This magnetic I
of the true high tension or Jump sparl