Old Family Photo of Indian - Harley Forum

unclepsycho · #1 01-16-2009, 01:00 AM

Hi there, I found an old photo of my Grandpa up in Canada, Edmonton Alberta area. He is on the right. I guess motorcycling is hereditary. I never knew he rode till after I was in my 30's. I been riding since i was 18 or 19. always had the "urge".

Sure wish I had this bike today. Any guesses as to what year this one is???

I think this was in the late 20's or early 30's.

Buzz Kanter · #2 01-16-2009, 08:26 AM

My guess is grandpa is on a 1930 Indian 101 Scout and his pal is on a 1929 or 1930 Harley single (Harley used the dual bullet headlights only in 1929 and 1930).

Cool photo.

Haulen Ass · #3 01-16-2009, 08:36 AM

That is a really cool picture. No idea what year those would be but would have to have to lace up the boots grandpa wore.

Fenderplayer · #4 01-16-2009, 09:45 AM

Nice pic man. Love those old scoots!

shovelmike · #5 01-16-2009, 10:25 AM

Very nice photo. Yes indeed, the urge to ride is genetic, my father and grandfather had the condition as well.

unclepsycho · #6 01-16-2009, 10:29 PM

Thanks for the year info Buzz,

Grandpa was also a Pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force... pictures of him in his Bi=Plane were in the same photo album..... I do have his leather helmet and white scarf from the flying days.... aren't grand parents the coolest !!!!!
I always wondered why I wanted mini bikes.... and motorcycles but my parents tried to discourage me. It didnt work. when I was "at my friends playing" were actually out on his dad's dirt bike doin' some hill climbing.... so after I got out on my own, I got a bike right away and never looked back. I didnt even have a car for a couple years...and that was up in Salem Oregon..... I rode year round, even in the snow.

Boneyard · #7 01-17-2009, 01:12 AM

Great old photo! The 101 Scout was built from 1928 through 1931 as either a 37 CI or 45 CI. Legend has it they were one of the best handling motorcycles ever built. They were and still are run in the Wall of Death shows at county fairs. Do a Utube search on the Wall of Death, pretty cool!!
My guess the Harley is a '29 or '30 Model D, a 45 CI twin Harley built to compete with the 101 your grandpa is on.

unclepsycho · #8 01-17-2009, 01:22 AM

Thanks!!! only my dad is left now, and he dont remember what bike grandpa had.... this is kewl, thanks for the info ..

HarleyCruiser · #9 01-17-2009, 04:51 AM

Great photo, love the guy in the white shirt and tie. I love that they are not on the pavement, but looks like they are camping. Doubt the hauled that tent on the back of the bikes, but very neat.

unclepsycho · #10 01-17-2009, 12:22 PM

I was wondering the same thing... and how did the poles get there, did they carry the canvas on the bike and then cut local tree's? hmmmm